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-DAT-C-02
displays and interprets datasets involving bivariate data
Distinguish between situations involving 1-variable and 2-variable (bivariate) data and explain when each is needed
Explain the difference between variables that have an association and variables that have a causal relationship
Identify and describe the independent variable and dependent variable in relationships with possible cause and effect
Gather data on a topic of interest involving 2 numerical variables
Represent the data using a scatter plot
Create a line of best fit, by eye, on an existing scatter plot
Describe informally the association between 2 numerical variables and apply terminology about form (linear), strength (strong, moderate or weak) and direction (positive or negative)
Use the line of best fit, by eye, to make predictions between known data values (interpolation) and what might happen beyond known data values (extrapolation)
Explain the limitations of the model when making predictions