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-DAT-C-01
compares and analyses datasets using summary statistics and graphical representations
Identify standard deviation as a measure of spread
Calculate the standard deviation of a small dataset using digital tools
Compare small datasets using standard deviation
Determine the 5-number summary for sets of numerical data
Determine the 5-number summary from graphical representations
Determine the interquartile range (IQR) for datasets
Compare and explain the relative merits of range and IQR as measures of spread
Represent numerical datasets using a box plot to display the median, upper and lower quartiles, and maximum and minimum values
Compare 2 or more numerical datasets using parallel box plots drawn on the same scale
Compare and contrast the centres, spreads and shapes of 2 or more numerical datasets, using box plots and numerical statistics, including the 5-number summary
Determine quartiles from datasets displayed in histograms and dot plots, and represent these as a box plot
Identify and describe skewness or symmetry of datasets displayed in histograms, dot plots and box plots
Interpret box plots to draw conclusions and make inferences about the dataset