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-AR-01
selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems
Solve word problems, including multistep problems
Apply known strategies such as levelling, addition for subtraction, using constant difference, and bridging (Reasons about relations)
Use place value to add or subtract 3 or more numbers with different numbers of digits
Determine when it would be more efficient to use a calculator to add numbers
Identify efficient and inefficient multidigit subtraction strategies
Round numbers appropriately when obtaining estimates to numerical calculations
Use place value understanding to check for errors in calculations
Use estimation to check the reasonableness of solutions to addition and subtraction calculations