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-MAG-C-01
solves measurement problems by using scientific notation to represent numbers and rounding to a given number of significant figures
Identify and describe the meaning of common prefixes, such as milli, centi and kilo
Establish the meaning of prefixes for very small or very large measurement units
Determine the precision of a measuring instrument by finding the smallest division on the instrument
Apply the language of estimation appropriately, including the terms rounding, approximate and level of accuracy
Round numbers to a specified number of significant figures
Examine the effect that truncating or rounding during calculations has on the accuracy of the results
Recognise the need for notation to express very large or very small numbers
Represent numbers using scientific notation in practical contexts
Order numbers expressed in scientific notation
Represent numbers expressed in scientific notation as a decimal
Estimate the value of calculations involving scientific notation by applying knowledge of index laws
Solve problems with calculations involving scientific notation using digital tools