K–10Mathematics K–10 Syllabus
Mathematics for K−2
The new syllabus must now be taught in Kindergarten to Year 2 in all NSW primary schools.
Mathematics for 3−10
The new syllabus is to be taught in Years 3 to 10 from 2024.
2024 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts.
Content
Stage 3
Name millions using the place value grouping of ones, tens and hundreds
Arrange numbers in the millions in ascending and descending order using place value
Round numbers to a specified place value
Recognise 1000 thousands is 1 million and 1000 millions is 1 billion
Regroup numbers in different forms (Reasons about quantity)
Partition numbers to 1 billion in non-standard forms
Express thousandths as decimals
Interpret decimal notation for thousandths
Indicate the place value of digits in decimal numbers of up to 3 decimal places
Use place value to partition decimals
Compare and order decimal numbers of up to 3 decimal places
Interpret zero digit(s) at the end of a decimal
Approximate the size of decimals
Place decimal numbers of up to 3 decimal places on a number line