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 5
- 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
- MA5-LOG-P-01
establishes and applies the laws of logarithms to solve problems (Path: Adv)
Stn (Standard), Adv (Advanced) and Ext (Extension) have been used to suggest paths for related Stage 6 courses.
Translate statements expressing a number in index form into equivalent statements expressing the logarithm of the number
Deduce laws of logarithms from laws of indices
Establish and use a variety of logarithmic results
Apply the laws of logarithms to evaluate and simplify expressions
Solve simple equations that involve exponents or logarithms
Examine logarithmic scales and explain their use in various contexts