K–10Mathematics K–10 Syllabus (2022)

The Mathematics K–10 Syllabus includes 2 courses for Mathematics 7–10:

• Mathematics
• Mathematics Life Skills

Students learn how to demonstrate understanding of the relationships between mathematical concepts. They develop skills in solving routine and non-routine problems and learn to use mathematical language to solve problems and communicate reasoning.

Students develop knowledge, understanding and skills across Number and algebra, Measurement and space, and Statistics and probability.

Through the Core, students develop knowledge of number, finance, algebraic expressions and equations, ratios and rates, linear and non-linear relationships, trigonometry, geometry, data and multistage probability.

Through the Paths, students extend knowledge of the core through more complex content, including further algebraic techniques, graphing, geometrical proof, networks, statistical enquiry and further probability.

Teachers program all core outcomes and content as part of students’ curriculum entitlement.

Safety and risk management

Schools are required to ensure they follow Loading  in delivering the Mathematics K–10 Syllabus.

For Mathematics Life Skills:

• Students are required to demonstrate achievement of one or more Mathematics 7–10 Life Skills outcomes.
• Outcomes and content should be selected to meet the particular needs of individual students.
• The focus areas provide possible frameworks for addressing the Mathematics 7–10 Life Skills outcomes and content and are suggestions only. Teachers have the flexibility to select, group and sequence outcomes and content to meet the needs, strengths, goals, interests and prior learning of their students.
• The Working mathematically processes provide an opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skills in communicating reasoning, understanding and fluency, and problem solving. There is one Working mathematically outcome for all courses, including Mathematics 7–10 Life Skills. Teachers should embed Working mathematically processes into teaching and learning activities where appropriate to the needs and abilities of students.