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-C-01
simplifies algebraic expressions involving positive-integer and zero indices, and establishes the meaning of negative indices for numerical bases
Apply the index laws for numerical bases with positive-integer indices to develop the index laws in algebraic form
Simplify algebraic expressions that involve the zero index
Simplify algebraic expressions that involve powers, products and quotients of simple algebraic terms containing positive-integer indices
Apply index notation, patterns and index laws to establish the meaning of negative indices for numerical bases
Evaluate numerical expressions involving a negative index by first representing them with a positive index
Represent given numbers in index form (integer indices and bases only) and vice versa