The study of mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
By studying mathematics, students learn to work mathematically – developing fluency, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills.
The syllabus consists of the following strands:
- number and algebra
- measurement and geometry
- statistics and probability.
Kindergarten – Year 6
In Kindergarten to Year 6, it is important for all students to have the opportunity to participate fully in and progress through the curriculum. As they move through the developmental stages
of learning, students demonstrate individual strengths and establish preferred ways of learning.
There are several curriculum options for students with special education needs in K–6.
Students may:
- engage with selected outcomes and content appropriate to their learning needs
- engage with syllabus outcomes and content with adjustments
- engage with outcomes from an earlier stage, using age-appropriate content.
All decisions regarding curriculum options for students with special education needs should be made through the collaborative curriculum planning process to ensure that syllabus outcomes and content reflect the learning needs and priorities of individual students.
In addition, the NSW K–6 curriculum provides for students with special education needs through:
- inclusive syllabus outcomes and content accessible by the full range of students
- additional advice and programming support for teachers on how to assist students to access the outcomes of the syllabus
- specific support documents for students with special education needs as part of the overall syllabus package.