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-IND-P-02
describes and performs operations with surds and fractional indices (Path: Adv)
Stn (Standard), Adv (Advanced) and Ext (Extension) have been used to suggest paths for related Stage 6 courses.
Describe a real number as a number that can be represented by a point on the number line
Examine the differences between rational and irrational numbers and recognise that all rational and irrational numbers are real
Convert between recurring decimals and their fractional form using digital tools
Recognise that a surd is an exact value that can be approximated by a rounded decimal
Apply the 4 operations to simplify expressions involving surds
Expand and simplify expressions involving surds
Translate expressions in surd form to expressions in index form and vice versa
Evaluate numerical expressions involving fractional indices including using digital tools