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-C-01
simplifies algebraic fractions with numerical denominators and expands algebraic expressions
Simplify expressions that involve algebraic fractions with numerical denominators
Expand algebraic expressions, including those with negative coefficients
Expand and simplify algebraic expressions by removing grouping symbols and collecting like terms where appropriate
Expand binomial products algebraically using the distributive law or consider areas of rectangles as a possible method of expansion