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-EQU-P-02
solves linear equations of more than 3 steps, monic and non-monic quadratic equations, and linear simultaneous equations (Path: Adv)
Stn (Standard), Adv (Advanced) and Ext (Extension) have been used to suggest paths for related Stage 6 courses.
Solve linear equations involving more than 3 steps
Solve equations that involve 2 or more fractions
Change the subject of a formula
Apply the most appropriate method to solve a variety of quadratic equations
Use substitution to verify solutions to quadratic equations
Identify whether a given quadratic equation has real solutions, and if there are real solutions, whether or not they are equal
Solve quadratic equations resulting from substitution into formulas in various contexts
Model and solve word problems using quadratic equations in various contexts
Solve equations that are reducible to quadratics
Solve linear simultaneous equations by finding the point of intersection of their graphs
Solve linear simultaneous equations using algebraic techniques including substitution and elimination methods
Model and solve word problems using simultaneous equations and interpret their solutions
Describe an identity as an equation that is true for all values of the pronumeral and relate the identity to coincident lines
Describe a contradiction as an equation that has no solutions and relate the contradiction to parallel lines