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-ALG-P-01
simplifies algebraic fractions involving indices, and expands and factorises algebraic expressions (Path: Adv)
Stn (Standard), Adv (Advanced) and Ext (Extension) have been used to suggest paths for related Stage 6 courses.
Simplify algebraic fractions, including those involving indices
Simplify expressions that involve operations with algebraic fractions, including algebraic fractions that involve pronumerals in the denominator and/or indices
Factorise algebraic expressions, including those involving indices, by determining the highest common factors (HCF) including negative coefficients/pronumerals
Expand binomial products
Factorise monic quadratic trinomial expressions
Solve problems involving expansion and factorisation of algebraic expressions