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
- MAO-WM-01
develops understanding and fluency in mathematics through exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, choosing and applying mathematical techniques to solve problems, and communicating their thinking and reasoning coherently and clearly
- MA3-DATA-01
constructs graphs using many-to-one scales
- MA3-DATA-02
interprets data displays, including timelines and line graphs
Pose and refine questions to construct a survey to obtain categorical or discrete numerical data about a matter of interest
Collect ordinal or nominal categorical data, and discrete numerical data through observation or by conducting surveys
Tabulate collected data with and without the use of digital technologies such as spreadsheets
Recognise which types of data display are appropriate to represent data (Statistical reasoning)
Determine an appropriate scale (horizontal and vertical) to represent the data
Construct column graphs using a many-to-one scale, with and without the use of digital technologies
Draw an accurate timeline using an appropriate scale
Interpret line graphs using the scales on the axes
Describe and interpret data presented in tables, column graphs and line graphs
Determine the total number of data values represented in column graphs