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-PRO-C-01
solves problems involving probabilities in multistage chance experiments and simulations
Explain the difference between dependent and independent events in experiments involving 2 stages
Explain how the probability of independent and dependent events differs in relation to replacement
Record all possible outcomes for multistage chance experiments
Associate complementary events with probabilities in multistage chance experiments
Design and conduct a probability simulation, modelling probabilities of events, using digital tools
Record and use the results of a probability simulation to predict future events
Apply reasoning to evaluate the simulation and its related outcomes