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-VOL-C-01
solves problems involving the volume of composite solids consisting of right prisms and cylinders
Find the volumes of composite right prisms with uniform cross-sections that may be dissected into triangles and quadrilaterals
Find the volumes of right prisms that have uniform cross-sections in the form of sectors, semicircles and quadrants
Calculate volumes of composite solids consisting of right prisms and cylinders
Solve practical problems related to the volumes and capacities of composite solids