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Colour code new content moved up moved down moved from WM or other strand within the same stage Sub strand 2013 NSW syllabus outcome description Dot point ID new content for this outcome Dot point ID content moved to this outcome From NA Number and Algebra MAe-4NA MAe-4NA Whole Numbers counts to 30, and orders, reads and represents numbers in the range 0 to 20 4b make correspondances between collections, e.g. 'I have four counters, you have seven counters. So you have more counters than me' 4d use the term 'is the same as' to express equality of groups PAES1.1 MA1-4NA MA1-4NA Whole Numbers 1 applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three- 2e partition two-digit numbers in non-standard forms, eg 32 as 32 ones or 2 tens and 12 ones 2a count and represent large sets of objects by systematically grouping in tens WM Stage 1 3b locate and place two-digit numbers on a number line 2b use and explain mental grouping to count and to assist with estimating the number of items in large groups WM Stage 1 3f estimate, to the nearest ten, the number of objects in a collection and check by counting, eg estimate the number of children in a room to the nearest ten 3g solve simple everyday problems with two-digit numbers WM Stage 1 4b recognise that total amounts can be made using different denominations, eg 20 cents can be made using a single coin or two 10-cent coins WM Stage 1 MA1-4NA MA1-4NA Whole Numbers 2 applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three- digit numbers 2c arrange numbers of up to three digits in ascending order 4c use and explain mental grouping to count and to assist with estimating the number of items in large groups WM Stage 1 3a …threes…any starting point 5b recognise that there are 100 cents in $1, 200 cents in $2, WM Stage 1 3c identify number sequences on number charts 4f partition three-digit numbers in non-standard forms, eg 326 can be 32 groups of ten and 6 ones 5c identify equivalent values in collections of coins and in collections of notes, eg four $5 notes have the same value as one $20 note MA2-4NA MA2-4NA Whole Numbers 1 applies place value to order, read and represent numbers of up to five digits 2b use place value to partition numbers of up to four digits, eg 3265 as 3 groups of one thousand, 2 groups of one hundred, 6 groups of ten and 5 ones 2e partition numbers of up to four digits in non-standard forms, eg 3265 as 32 hundreds and 65 ones NOTE: The content descriptors are numbered in order within each part of each sub strand and the content dot points are represented alphabetically, any WM component is represented with an underscore and roman numeral NOTE: working mathematically components under new dot points are also new content

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NA Number and Algebra

MAe-4NAMAe-4NA Whole Numbers

counts to 30, and orders, reads and represents numbers in the range 0 to 20 4b

make correspondances between collections, e.g. 'I have four counters, you have seven counters. So you have more counters than me' 4d

use the term 'is the same as' to express equality of groups PAES1.1

MA1-4NAMA1-4NA Whole Numbers 1

applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three-2e

partition two-digit numbers in non-standard forms, eg 32 as 32 ones or 2 tens and 12 ones 2a

count and represent large sets of objects by systematically grouping in tens WM Stage 1

3b locate and place two-digit numbers on a number line 2buse and explain mental grouping to count and to assist with estimating the number of items in large groups WM Stage 1

3f

estimate, to the nearest ten, the number of objects in a collection and check by counting,eg estimate the number of children in a room to the nearest ten 3g solve simple everyday problems with two-digit numbers WM Stage 1

4b

recognise that total amounts can be made using different denominations, eg 20 cents can be made using a single coin or two 10-cent coins WM Stage 1

MA1-4NAMA1-4NA Whole Numbers 2

applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three-digit numbers 2c arrange numbers of up to three digits in ascending order 4c

use and explain mental grouping to count and to assist with estimating the number of items in large groups WM Stage 1

3a …threes…any starting point 5brecognise that there are 100 cents in $1, 200 cents in $2, … WM Stage 1

3c identify number sequences on number charts

4f

partition three-digit numbers in non-standard forms, eg 326 can be 32 groups of ten and6 ones

5c

identify equivalent values in collections of coins and in collections of notes, eg four $5 noteshave the same value as one $20 note

MA2-4NAMA2-4NA Whole Numbers 1

applies place value to order, read and represent numbers of up to five digits 2b

use place value to partition numbers of up to four digits, eg 3265 as 3 groups of onethousand, 2 groups of one hundred, 6 groups of ten and 5 ones

2e

partition numbers of up to four digits in non-standard forms, eg 3265 as 32 hundreds and65 ones

NOTE: The content descriptors are numbered in order within each part of each sub strand and the content dot points are represented alphabetically, any WM component is represented with an underscore and roman numeral

NOTE: working mathematically components under new dot points are also new content

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MA2-4NAMA2-4NA Whole Numbers 2

applies place value to order, read and represent numbers of up to five digits 1a …up to five digits

1b …up to five digits1c …up to five digits1d …up to five digits

1epartition numbers of up to five digits in non-standard forms, eg 67 000 as 50 000 + 17 000

1f …or ten thousand

MA3-4NAMA3-4NA Whole Numbers 1

orders, reads and represents integers of any size and describes properties of whole numbers 1e

partition numbers of any size in non-standard forms to aid mental calculation, eg when adding 163 480 and 150 000, 163 480 could be partitioned as 150 000 + 13 480, so that 150 000 could then be doubled and added to 13 480 1f

use numbers of any size in real-life situations, including in money problems WM Stage 3

2edetermine whether a particular number is a factor of a given number using digital technologies 2b

determine the 'highest common factor' (HCF) of two whole numbers, eg the HCF of 16 and 24 is 8 NS4.3

2f

solve problems using knowledge of factors and multiples, eg 'There are 48 people at a party. In how many ways can you set up the tables and chairs, so that each table seats the same number of people and there are no empty chairs?' 2d

determine the 'lowest common multiple' (LCM) of two whole numbers, eg the LCM of 21 and 63 is 63 NS4.3

MA3-4NAMA3-4NA Whole Numbers 2

orders, reads and represents integers of any size and describes properties of whole numbers 1b

use the term 'integers' to describe positive and negative whole numbers and zero 1d

investigate negative whole numbers and the number patterns created when counting backwards on a calculator WM Stage 3

1c interpret integers in everyday contexts, eg temperature 2adetermine whether a number is prime, composite or neither NS3.3

2b …and triangular numbers and record each number... 2b model square…in numerical and diagrammatic form NS2.3 unit 1

MAe-5NAMAe-5NA Addition and Subtraction

combines, separates and compares collections of objects, describes using everyday language, and records using informal methods

MA1-5NAMA1-5NA Addition and Subtraction 1

uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers 1g

create, record and recognise combinations of two numbers that add to numbers up to andincluding 9 1f

recognise, recall and record combinations of two numbers that add to 10 WM Stage 1

1g_imodel and record patterns for individual numbers by making all possible whole-number combinations PAS1.1

1h

create, record and recognise combinations of two numbers that add to numbers from 11 up to and including 20 WM Stage 1

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investigate and generalise the effect of adding zero to a number, eg 'Adding zero to a number does not change the number' PAS1.1

1j

use concrete materials to model the commutative property for addition and apply it to aid the recall of addition facts, eg 4 + 5 = 5 + 4 PAS1.1

1m

use the equals sign to record equivalent number sentences involving addition, and to mean 'is the same as', rather than as an indication to perform an operation, eg 5 + 2 = 3 + 4 PAS1.1

MA1-5NAMA1-5NA Addition and Subtraction 2

uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers 1a

use concrete materials to model how addition and subtraction are inverse operations WM Stage 1

2b

select and use a variety of strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems involving one- and two-digit numbers WM Stage 1

MA2-5NAMA2-5NA Addition and Subtraction 1

uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three-, four- and five-digit numbers 1a add three or more single-digit numbers 1b

model and apply the associative property of addition to aid mental computation,eg 2 + 3 + 8 = 2 + 8 + 3 = 10 + 3 = 13 PAS2.1

2a demonstrate… 2a …how addition and subtraction are inverse operations WM Stage 1

3a

calculate equivalent amounts of money using different denominations, eg 70 cents can bemade up of three 20-cent coins and a 10-cent coin, or two 20-cent coins and three 10-centcoins, etc 2b

explain and check solutions to problems, including by using the inverse operation WM Stage 1

3bperform simple calculations with money, including finding change, and round to the nearest five cents NS1.2

3c calculate mentally to give change WM Stage 1

MA2-5NAMA2-5NA Addition and Subtraction 2

uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three-, four- and five-digit numbers 1c

solve problems involving purchases and the calculation of change to the nearest five cents,with and without the use of digital technologies 1e calculate change and round to the nearest five cents WM Stage 1

1d

solve addition and subtraction problems involving money, with and without the use of digitaltechnologies 1f

use estimation to check the reasonableness of solutions to addition and subtractionproblems, including those involving money WM Stage 2

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MA3-5NAMA3-5NA Addition and Subtraction 1

selects and applies appropriate strategies for addition and subtraction with counting numbers of any size 1a

use the term 'sum' to describe the result of adding two or more numbers, eg 'The sum of 7 and 5 is 12' 1e

check solutions to problems, including by using the inverse operation WM Stage3

1drecord the strategy used to solve addition and subtraction word problems

2around numbers appropriately when obtaining estimates to numerical calculations

3a

use knowledge of addition and subtraction facts to create a financial plan, such as a budget, eg organise a class celebration on a budget of $60 for all expenses

MA3-5NAMA3-5NA Addition and Subtraction 2

selects and applies appropriate strategies for addition and subtraction with counting numbers of any size 1a

…word problems…including problems that require more than one operation

1b record the strategy used to solve…word problems

MAe-6NA

MAe-6NA Multiplication and Division

groups, shares and counts collections of objects, describes using everyday language, and records using informal methods

MA1-6NA

MA1-6NA Multiplication and Division 1

uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division 3a

recognise when there are equal numbers of items in groups, eg 'There are three pencils in each group'

3c

model division by sharing a collection of objects into groups of a given size to determine the number of groups, eg determine the number of groups when 20 objects are shared into groups of four

MA1-6NA

MA1-6NA Multiplication and Division 2

uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division 1b

recognise when items have been arranged into groups, eg 'I can see two groups of three pencils'

2b

model division by sharing a collection of objects into groups of a given size, and by arranging it into rows or columns of a given size in an array, eg determine the number of columns in an array when 20 objects are arranged into rows of four

2dsolve multiplication and division problems using objects, diagrams, imagery and actions

MA2-6NA

MA2-6NA Multiplication and Division 1

uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and division 1c …and use the symbol 1c

recognise ... the symbols for multiplied by (×), divided by (÷) and equals (=) NS1.3

MA2-6NA

MA2-6NA Multiplication and Division 2

uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and division 2a multiply three or more single-digit numbers, eg 5 × 3 × 6 1d

recall multiplication facts up to 10 × 10, including zero facts, with automaticity WM Stage 2

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2c using area model 1h

use the equals sign to record equivalent number relationships involving multiplication, and to mean 'is the same as', rather than to mean to perform an operation, eg 4 × 3 = 6 × 2 PAS2.1

2f …use a variety of…

MA3-6NA

MA3-6NA Multiplication and Division 1

selects and applies appropriate strategies for multiplication and division, and applies the order of operations to calculations involving more than one operation 1a …using an area model 3b

use estimation to check the reasonableness of answers to multiplication and division calculations, eg '32 × 253 will be about, but more than, 30 × 250' WM Stage 3

1b …using an area model…factorising the numbers

1c use digital technologies to multiply numbers of up to four digits1d …word problems 1e record the strategy used to solve…word problems

2ause the term 'quotient' to describe the result of a division calculation, eg 'The quotient when 30 is divided by 6 is 5'

2f

show the connection between division and multiplication, including where there is aremainder, eg 25 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 1, so 25 = 4 × 6 + 1

2guse digital technologies to divide whole numbers by one- and two-digit divisors

2h …word problems2j record the strategy used…

3around numbers appropriately when obtaining estimates to numerical calculations

MA3-6NA

MA3-6NA Multiplication and Division 2

selects and applies appropriate strategies for multiplication and division, and applies the order of operations to calculations involving more than one operation 1d …word problems… 1c ...numbers by…1000 NS3.4

2ause the term 'operations' to describe collectively the processes of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division 1e

recognise symbols used to record speed in kilometres per hour, eg 80 km/h MS3.1

2binvestigate and establish the order of operations using real-life contexts 1f

solve simple problems involving speed, eg 'How long would it take to travel 600 km if the average speed for the trip is 75 km/h?' WM MS3.1

2crecognise that the grouping symbols and are used in number sentences to indicate operations that must be performed first

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recognise that if more than one pair of grouping symbols are used, the operation within theinnermost grouping symbols is performed first

2eperform calculations involving grouping symbols without the use of digital technologies

2f

apply the order of operations to perform calculations involving mixed operations andgrouping symbols, without the use of digital technologies

2g

recognise when grouping symbols are not necessary, eg 32 + (2 × 4) has the same answeras 32 + 2 × 4

MAe-7NAMAe-7NA Fractions and Decimals describes two equal parts as halves

MA1-7NAMA1-7NA Fractions and Decimals 1

represents and models halves, quarters and eighths

MA1-7NAMA1-7NA Fractions and Decimals 2

represents and models halves, quarters and eighths 1a …an eighth of a whole object… 1h

use fraction language in a variety of everyday contexts, eg the half-hour, one-quarter of the class WM Stage 1

1c …or eighths1d …and eighth1e …or an eighth of…1f …or eighths1g …and eighth

MA2-7NAMA2-7NA Fractions and Decimals 1

represents, models and compares commonly used fractions and decimals 1a denominators…3…5

2aidentify and describe 'mixed numerals' as having a whole-number part and a fractional part

2c …thirds…2d …thirds on number lines2e …thirds…

MA2-7NAMA2-7NA Fractions and Decimals 2

represents, models and compares commonly used fractions and decimals 1a …with denominators of…3 and 6…

2cuse place value to partition decimals of up to two decimal places,

2dpartition decimals of up to two decimal places in non-standard forms

MA3-7NA

MA3-7NA Fractions, Decimals and Percentages 1

compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages 1b …and order…with denominators of…3, 4, 5, 6…10, 12, and 100 1b compare…unit fractions…of 2…8… NS2.4

2aidentify and describe 'proper fractions' as fractions in which the numerator is less than the denominator

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identify and describe 'improper fractions' as fractions in which the numerator is greater thanthe denominator

2e model and represent…

2g

model and represent strategies, including using diagrams, to add mixed numerals with thesame denominator

2i …word problems…

4binterpret zero digit(s) at the end of a decimal, eg 0.170 has the same value as 0.17

4c …up to three decimal places

MA3-7NA

MA3-7NA Fractions, Decimals and Percentages 2

compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages 1f …simplest form… 4a

add and subtract decimals with the same number of decimal places, with and without the use of digital technologies NS2.4

2b solve word problems… 4cround a number of up to three decimal places to the nearest whole number NS4.3

3c solve word problems… 5b

multiply decimals of up to three decimal places by whole numbers of up to two digits, with and without the use of digital technologies NS4.3

4d use estimation and rounding to check… 5cdivide decimals by a one-digit whole number where the result is a terminating decimal, eg 5.25 ÷ 5 = 1.05 NS4.3

4e solve word problems… 7a recognise that the symbol % means 'percent NS2.4

5c …terminating decimals… 7brepresent common percentages as fractions and decimals NS2.4

5d solve word problems… 7crepresent simple fractions as decimals and as percentages NS4.2

8a equate 10% to 1/10 , 25% to 25/100 and 50% to 50/100 NS2.4

8cuse mental strategies to estimate discounts of 10%, 25% and 50% WM Stage 3

8d

calculate the sale price of an item after a discount of 10%, 25% and 50%, with and without the use of digital technologies, recording the strategy and result WM Stage 3

MAe-8NAMAe-8NA Patterns and Algebra

recognises, describes and continues repeating patterns 1a sort and classify a group of familiar objects into smaller groups

1brecognise that a group of objects can be sorted and classified in different ways

MA1-8NAMA1-8NA Patterns and Algebra 1

creates, represents and continues a variety of patterns with numbers and objects 1c

recognise, copy and continue given number patterns that increase or decrease, eg1, 2, 3, 4, …20, 18, 16, 14, … PAES1.1

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1erecognise, copy and continue patterns with objects or symbols WM in PAS2.1

1fcreate, record and describe patterns with objects or symbols WM in PAS2.1

gdescribe a repeating pattern of objects or symbols in terms of a 'number' pattern PAES1.1

MA1-8NAMA1-8NA Patterns and Algebra 2

creates, represents and continues a variety of patterns with numbers and objects 2b

solve problems involving addition or subtraction by using number sentences 1a

describe a number pattern in words, eg 'It goes up by threes PAS2.1

2a

complete number sentences involving one operation of addition or subtraction by calculating the missing number, PAS2.1

MA2-8NAMA2-8NA Patterns and Algebra 1

generalises properties of odd and even numbers, generates number patterns, and completes simple number sentences by calculating missing values 1a …from any starting point 1c

create and continue a variety of number patterns that increase or decrease, WM Stage 2

1b model…record… 2a model even and odd numbers… with two rows PAS1.11c …in more than one way2a …of up to two digits using arrays…

2bdescribe and generalise the conditions for a number to be even or odd

2c identify even or odd numbers of up to four digits

MA2-8NAMA2-8NA Patterns and Algebra 2

generalises properties of odd and even numbers, generates number patterns, and completes simple number sentences by calculating missing values 1b …on both sides of the equals sign 1b

find the missing number in a number sentence involving operations of addition or subtraction PAS3.1

2ainvestigate and generalise….and multiplying pairs….odd x odd = odd 2a

…the result of adding, subtracting…even numbers, pairs of odd numbers, one even amd one odd number WM Stage 2

3agenerate number patterns using multiples of 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9, eg 3, 6, 9, 12, … 5b

represent and solve multiplication and division word problems using number sentences, eg 'I buy six pens and the total cost is $24. What is the cost of each pen?' WM Stage 2

4ause the word 'term' when referring to numbers in a number pattern

MA3-8NAMA3-8NA Patterns and Algebra 1

analyses and creates geometric and number patterns, constructs and completes number sentences, and locates points on the Cartesian plane 1a identify, continue and create… 1c

create, with materials or digital technologies, a variety of patterns using whole numbers, fractions or decimals PAS2.1

1duse a number line or other diagram to create patterns involving fractions or decimals WM Stage 3

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MA3-8NAMA3-8NA Patterns and Algebra 2

analyses and creates geometric and number patterns, constructs and completes number sentences, and locates points on the Cartesian plane 1a continue and create… 1e

make generalisations about numbers and number relationships, eg 'If you add a number and then subtract the same number, the result is the number you started with WM Stage 3

2arecognise that the number plane (Cartesian plane) is a visual way of describing location on a grid 2b

recognise that the number plane consists of a horizontal axis (x-axis) and a vertical axis (y-axis), creating four quadrants PAS4.5

2cidentify the point of intersection of the two axes as the origin, having coordinates (0, 0) PAS4.5

2dplot and label points, given coordinates, in all four quadrants of the number plane PAS4.5

2eidentify and record the coordinates of given points in all four quadrants of the number plane PAS4.5

SG Space and Geometry

MAe-9MG MAe-9MG Lengthdescribes and compares lengths and distances using everyday language 1g

compare lengths indirectly by copying a length, e.g. using the same strip of paper to compare lengths

MA1-9MG MA1-9MG Length 1

measures, records, compares and estimates lengths and distances using uniform informal units, metres and centimetres

MA1-9MG MA1-9MG Length 2

measures, records, compares and estimates lengths and distances using uniform informal units, metres and centimetres 1a

relate the term 'length' to the longest dimension when referring to an object

MA2-9MG MA2-9MG Length 1

measures, records, compares and estimates lengths, distances and perimeters in metres, centimetres and millimetres, and measures, compares and records temperatures 1c …and order…

1i …and checking by measuring

MA2-9MG MA2-9MG Length 2

measures, records, compares and estimates lengths, distances and perimeters in metres, centimetres and millimetres, and measures, compares and records temperatures 2a

identify temperature as a measure of how hot or cold something is 1b

select and use an appropriate unit to estimate, measure and compare lengths anddistances MS3.1

2buse everyday language to describe temperature, eg 'cold', 'warm', 'hot' 1c

recognise the features of a three-dimensional object associated with length that can bemeasured, eg length, height, width, perimeter SGS2.2a

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2c recognise the need for formal units to measure temperature

2duse a thermometer to measure and compare temperatures to the nearest degree Celsius

2erecord temperatures to the nearest degree Celsius using the symbol for degrees (°)

MA3-9MG MA3-9MG Length 1

selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances, calculates perimeters, and converts between units of length 1f

estimate lengths and distances using an appropriate unit and check by measuring

2ause the term 'dimensions' to describe the 'lengths' and 'widths' of rectangles

2d record…

MA3-9MG MA3-9MG Length 2

selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances, calculates perimeters, and converts between units of length 1b

interpret decimal notation for lengths and distances, eg 13.5 cm is 13 centimetres and 5 millimetres 1a

recognise the equivalence of whole-number and decimal representations of measurements of length, eg 165 cm is the same as 1.65 m NS2.4

3ainvestigate and compare perimeters of rectangles with the same area WM in MS4.1

MAe-10MG MAe-10MG Areadescribes and compares areas using everyday language

MA1-10MG MA1-10MG Area 1

measures, records, compares and estimates areas using uniform informal units

MA1-10MG MA1-10MG Area 2

measures, records, compares and estimates areas using uniform informal units 1c

record comparisons of area informally using drawings, numerals and words, and by referring to the uniform informal unit used

MA2-10MG MA2-10MG Area 1

measures, records, compares and estimates areas using square centimetres and square metres 1c …rectangles (including squares)

1e …rectangles (including squares)1i …rectangles (including squares)

MA2-10MG MA2-10MG Area 2

measures, records, compares and estimates areas using square centimetres and square metres 1a ...of common two-dimensional shapes…

1b measure the areas of irregular shapes…2a ..the larger of two or more…2b …larger of two or more

MA3-10MG MA3-10MG Area 1

selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate areas, including areas of squares, rectangles and triangles 2b

record, using words, the method for finding the area of any rectangle, eg 'Area of rectangle= length × width 2e

apply measurement skills to solve problems involving the areas of rectangles (includingsquares) in everyday situations, eg determine the area of a basketball court WM Stage 3

2d record…

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MA3-10MG MA3-10MG Area 2

selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate areas, including areas of squares, rectangles and triangles 1a

investigate the area of a triangle by comparing the area of a given triangle to the area of the rectangle of the same length and perpendicular height, eg use a copy of the given triangle with the given triangle to form a rectangle 1d

investigate and compare the areas of rectangles that have the same perimeter, eg compare the areas of all possible rectangles with whole-number dimensions and a perimeter of 20 centimetres MS4.1

1crecord, using words, the method for finding the area of any triangle

MAe-11MGMAe-11MG Volume and Capacity

describes and compares the capacities of containers and the volumes of objects or substances using everyday language 1f

establish that containers of different shapes may have the same capacity, eg a tall narrow container may hold the same amount as a short wide container WM Stage 1

MA1-11MGMA1-11MG Volume and Capacity 1

measures, records, compares and estimates volumes and capacities using uniform informal units

MA1-11MGMA1-11MG Volume and Capacity 2

measures, records, compares and estimates volumes and capacities using uniform informal units 1e

record volume and capacity comparisons informally using drawings, numerals and words,and by referring to the uniform informal unit used

MA2-11MGMA2-11MG Volume and Capacity 1

measures, records, compares and estimates volumes and capacities using litres, millilitres and cubic centimetres 1c record… 2f

distinguish between mass and volume, eg 'This stone is heavier than the ball but it takes upless space WM Stage 2

1d …and order…1e …and check by measuring2d record…

2e…objects made from cubic-centimetre blocks by counting blocks

MA2-11MGMA2-11MG Volume and Capacity 2

measures, records, compares and estimates volumes and capacities using litres, millilitres and cubic centimetres 1e record… 1k

estimate the volume of a substance in a partially filled container from the information on thelabel detailing the contents of the container WM Stage 2

1g …and order… 1h …and checking by measuring

MA3-11MGMA3-11MG Volume and Capacity 1

selects and uses the appropriate unit to estimate, measure and calculate volumes and capacities, and converts between units of capacity 1d construct...

MA3-11MGMA3-11MG Volume and Capacity 2

selects and uses the appropriate unit to estimate, measure and calculate volumes and capacities, and converts between units of capacity 2b interpret… 2a

recognise the equivalence of whole-number and decimal representations of measurements of capacities, eg 375 mL is the same as 0.375 L NS2.4

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describe the 'length', 'width' and 'height' of a rectangular prism as the 'dimensions' of theprism

4c

use repeated addition to find the volumes of rectangular prisms, eg 'My rectangle has3 layers of 6 cubes, so the total number of cubes is 6 plus 6 plus 6, or 18'

4d

establish the relationship between the number of cubes in one layer, the number of layers,and the volume of a rectangular prism

4e

record, using words, the method for finding the volumes of rectangular prisms, eg 'Volume of rectangular prism = number of cubes in one layer × number of layers'

MAe-12MG MAe-12MG Massdescribes and compares the masses of objects using everyday language

MA1-12MG MA1-12MG Mass 1

measures, records, compares and estimates the masses of objects using uniform informal units 1a identify materials that are light or heavy 1c use a pan balance to compare the masses of two objects MES1.4

1b …pan balance… 1d sort objects on the basis of their mass MES1.4

1fuse drawings to record findings from using a pan balance MES1.4

MA1-12MG MA1-12MG Mass 2

measures, records, compares and estimates the masses of objects using uniform informal units 1f

record comparisons of mass informally using drawings, numerals and words, and by referring to the uniform informal units used 1b

recognise that mass is conserved, eg the mass of a lump of plasticine remains constant regardless of the shape it is moulded into or whether it is divided up into smaller pieces WM Stage 1

1d record masses by referring to the number and type of uniform informal unit used

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MA2-12MG MA2-12MG Mass 1

measures, records, compares and estimates the masses of objects using kilograms and grams 1c record…

1ecompare and order two or more objects by mass measured to the nearest kilogram

MA2-12MG MA2-12MG Mass 2

measures, records, compares and estimates the masses of objects using kilograms and grams 1c …a scaled instrument

1d record…1e ..or more objects…1g record…

MA3-12MG MA3-12MG Mass 1

selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure the masses of objects, and converts between units of mass 1d

distinguish between the ‘gross mass’ and the ‘net mass’ of containers holding substances,eg cans of soup

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find the approximate mass of a small object by establishing the mass of a number of thatobject, eg 'The stated weight of a box of chocolates is 250 g. If there are 20 identicalchocolates in the box, what does each chocolate weigh?'

MA3-12MG MA3-12MG Mass 2

selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure the masses of objects, and converts between units of mass 1b interpret… 1a

recognise the equivalence of whole-number and decimal representations of measurements of mass, eg 3 kg 250 g is the same as 3.25 kg WM in NS2.4

2b

solve problems involving different units of mass, eg find the total mass of three items weighing 50 g, 750 g and 2.5 kg WM Stage 3

MAe-13MG MAe-13MG Time

sequences events, uses everyday language to describe the durations of events, and reads hour time on clocks

MA1-13MG MA1-13MG Time 1

describes, compares and orders durations of events, and reads half- and quarter-hour time 3b

describe the position of the hands on a clock for the half-hour WM Stage 1

MA1-13MG MA1-13MG Time 2

describes, compares and orders durations of events, and reads half- and quarter-hour time 1a

use a calendar to calculate the number of months, weeks or days until an upcoming event 2c

identify which hour has just passed when the hour hand is not pointing to a numeral MS2.5

2a …to the quarter hour… 2a …using the term 'past' and 'to' MS2.5

2bdescribe the position of the hands on a clock for quarter past and quarter to

2drecord quarter-past and quarter-to time on analog and digital clocks

MA2-13MG MA2-13MG Time 1

reads and records time in one-minute intervals and converts between hours, minutes and seconds 1c

record in words various times shown on analog and digital clocks WM Stage 2

MA2-13MG MA2-13MG Time 2

reads and records time in one-minute intervals and converts between hours, minutes and seconds 2c

solve simple time problems using appropriate strategies, eg calculate the time spent onparticular activities during the school day

MA3-13MG MA3-13MG Time 1

uses 24-hour time and am and pm notation in real-life situations, and constructs timelines 2a

select an appropriate unit to measure a particular period of time WM Stage 3

2corder a series of events according to the time taken to complete each one WM Stage 3

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MA3-13MG MA3-13MG Time 2

uses 24-hour time and am and pm notation in real-life situations, and constructs timelines 1b

use bus, train, ferry and airline timetables, including those accessed on the internet, to prepare simple travel itineraries WM Stage 3

MAe-14MGMAe-14MG Three-Dimensional Space

manipulates, sorts and represents three-dimensional objects and describes them using everyday language

MA1-14MGMA1-14MG Three-Dimensional Space 1

sorts, describes, represents and recognises familiar three-dimensional objects, including cones, cubes, cylinders, spheres and prisms 1c

use the terms 'surface', 'flat surface' and 'curved surface' in describing familiar threedimensional objects 1f

select and name a familiar three-dimensional object from a description of its features, eg find an object with six square faces WM Stage 1

1g …vantage points

MA1-14MGMA1-14MG Three-Dimensional Space 2

sorts, describes, represents and recognises familiar three-dimensional objects, including cones, cubes, cylinders, spheres and prisms 1a …'flat surface', 'curved surface' …'vertex'…

1b

distinguish between objects, which are 'three-dimensional' (3D), and shapes, which are 'two-dimensional' (2D), and describe the differences informally, eg 'This is a twodimensionalshape because it is flat'

MA2-14MGMA2-14MG Three-Dimensional Space 1

makes, compares, sketches and names three-dimensional objects, including prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones and spheres, and describes their features 1b

describe and compare curved surfaces and flat surfaces of cylinders, cones and spheres,and faces, edges and vertices of prisms (including cubes) and pyramids

1c use a variety of materials…

MA2-14MGMA2-14MG Three-Dimensional Space 2

makes, compares, sketches and names three-dimensional objects, including prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones and spheres, and describes their features 1e

interpret given isometric drawings to make models of three-dimensional objects using connecting cubes 1d

draw different views of an object constructed from connecting cubes on isometric grid paper SGS4.1

MA3-14MGMA3-14MG Three-Dimensional Space 1

identifies three-dimensional objects, including prisms and pyramids, on the basis of their properties, and visualises, sketches and constructs them given drawings of different views 1b identify the 'base' of prisms and pyramids 1a

identify and determine the number of pairs of parallel faces of three-dimensional objects, eg 'A rectangular prism has three pairs of parallel faces' SGS4.1

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1huse the term 'apex' to describe the highest point above the base of a pyramid or cone 1d

visualise and draw the resulting cut face (plane section) when a three-dimensional object receives a straight cut SGS2.1

2b

examine a diagram to determine whether it is or is not the net of a closed three-dimensionalobject 1e

recognise that prisms have a 'uniform cross-section' when the section is parallel to the base SGS2.1

2dvisualise and name prisms and pyramids, given diagrams of their nets 1f

recognise that pyramids do not have a uniform cross-section when the section is parallel to the base SGS2.1

MA3-14MGMA3-14MG Three-Dimensional Space 2

identifies three-dimensional objects, including prisms and pyramids, on the basis of their properties, and visualises, sketches and constructs them given drawings of different views 1a

create prisms and pyramids using a variety of materials, eg plasticine, paper or cardboardnets, connecting cubes

1b

create skeletal models of prisms and pyramids, eg using toothpicks and modelling clay orstraws and tape

1c …and sketch the front, side and top views

MAe-15MGMAe-15MG Two-Dimensional Space

manipulates, sorts and describes representations of two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, squares and rectangles, using everyday language 1h draw closed two-dimensional shapes without tracing

MA1-15MGMA1-15MG Two-Dimensional Space 1

manipulates, sorts, represents, describes and explores two-dimensional shapes, including quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons and octagons 1c …quadrilaterals… 1g

identify and name shapes embedded in pictures, designs and the environment,eg in Aboriginal art WM Stage 1

1c_i …vertex…1e …quadrilateral…1e_i e.g. a shape turned on its vertex is still a square

1f recognise that rectangles and squares are quadrilaterals

MA1-15MGMA1-15MG Two-Dimensional Space 2

manipulates, sorts, represents, describes and explores two-dimensional shapes, including quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons and octagons 1a use the term 'two-dimensional' to describe plane (flat) shapes 2a ...describe the movement of the shape WM Stage 1

1c draw…

2aidentify a one-step slide or flip of a single shape and use the terms 'slide' and 'flip'

2b perform a one-step slide or flip with a single shape

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record the result of performing one-step slides and flips, with and without the use of digitaltechnologies

3a

identify full-, half- and quarter-turns of a single shape and use the terms 'turn', 'full-turn','half-turn' and 'quarter-turn'

3bidentify and describe amounts of turn using the terms 'clockwise' and 'anti-clockwise

3c perform full-, half- and quarter-turns with a single shape

3drecord the result of performing full-, half- and quarter-turns of a shape, with and without the use of digital technologies

3edetermine the number of half-turns required for a full-turn and the number of quarter-turns required for a full-turn

MA2-15MGMA2-15MG Two-Dimensional Space 1

manipulates, identifies and sketches two-dimensional shapes, including special quadrilaterals, and describes their features 1a …special quadrilaterals… kites 1g

identify and describe two-dimensional shapes as either 'regular' or 'irregular', eg 'This shape is a regular pentagon because it has five equal sides and five equal angles SGS3.2a

1drecognise the vertices of two-dimensional shapes as the vertices of angles that have the sides of the shape as their arms 2a

identify lines of symmetry in pictures, artefacts, designs and the environment, eg Aboriginal rock carvings or Asian lotus designs SGS1.2

1e identify right angles in squares and rectangles 2b identify… SGS1.21h draw…and irregular two-dimensional shapes…1i …and irregular two-dimensional shapes2b …draw…and irregular shapes

MA2-15MGMA2-15MG Two-Dimensional Space 2

manipulates, identifies and sketches two-dimensional shapes, including special quadrilaterals, and describes their features 1a

combine common two-dimensional shapes, including special quadrilaterals, to form othercommon shapes or designs, eg combine a rhombus and a triangle to form a trapezium 2c identify shapes that do and do not tessellate SGS1.2

1b

split a given shape into two or more common shapes and describe the result, eg 'I split the parallelogram into a rectangle and two equal-sized triangles'

1c

record the arrangements of common shapes used to create other shapes, and the arrangement of shapes formed after splitting a shape, in diagrammatic form, with and without the use of digital technologies

2a create symmetrical patterns…2b …and record…

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draw the reflection (mirror image) to complete symmetrical pictures and shapes, given a lineof symmetry, with and without the use of digital technologies

MA2-16MG MA2-16MG Angles 1identifies, describes, compares and classifies angles 1c

describe informally an angle as the 'amount of turning' between two arms 1a

identify 'angles' with two arms in practical situations, eg the angle between the arms of aclock SGS1.2

1b identify the 'arms' and 'vertex' of an angle SGS1.2

1dcompare angles directly by placing one angle on top of another and aligning one arm SGS1.2

MA2-16MG MA2-16MG Angles 2identifies, describes, compares and classifies angles 1b

recognise and describe angles as 'less than', 'equal to', 'about the same as' or 'greater than'a right angle 1c

classify angles as acute, right, obtuse, straight, reflex or a revolution SGS3.2b

1e create…and classify...

MA3-15MGMA3-15MG Two-Dimensional Space 1

manipulates, classifies and draws two-dimensional shapes, including equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles, and describes their properties 2b

describe the effect when a two-dimensional shape is translated, reflected or rotated, eg when a vertical arrow is rotated 90°, the resulting arrow is horizontal 1e

select and classify a two-dimensional shape from a description of its features WM Stage 3

3a

identify and quantify the total number of lines (axes) of symmetry (if any exist) of twodimensional shapes, including the special quadrilaterals and triangles SGS2.2a

MA3-15MGMA3-15MG Two-Dimensional Space 2

manipulates, classifies and draws two-dimensional shapes, including equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles, and describes their properties 1a …convex…

1b …all the diagonals…

3a

identify whether a two-dimensional shape has been translated, reflected or rotated, or hasundergone a number of transformations, eg 'The parallelogram has been rotated clockwisethrough 90° once and then reflected once'

3b

construct patterns of two-dimensional shapes that involve translations, reflections androtations using computer software

3c

predict the next translation, reflection or rotation in a pattern, eg 'The arrow is being rotated90° anti-clockwise each time'

MA3-16MG MA3-16MG Angles 1

measures and constructs angles, and applies angle relationships to find unknown angles

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MA3-16MG MA3-16MG Angles 2

measures and constructs angles, and applies angle relationships to find unknown angles 1b investigate, with and without the use of digital technologies… 1b

...adjacent angles that form aright angle and establish that they add to 90° SGS24.2

1c investigate, with and without the use of digital technologies… 1c

adjacent angles on a straightline and establish that they form a straight angle and add to 180° SGS4.2

1d investigate, with and without the use of digital technologies 1dangles at a point and establishthat they form an angle of revolution and add to 360° SGS4.2

1e use the results established… 1e

for adjacent angles that form right angles, straight angles andangles of revolution to find the size of unknown angles in diagrams SGS4.2

1f

investigate, with and without the use of digital technologies, vertically opposite angles and establish that they are equal in size WM in SGS4.2

1guse the equality of vertically opposite angles to find the size of unknown angles in diagrams WM in SGS4.2

MAe-16MG MAe-16MG Position

describes position and gives and follows simple directions using everyday language

MA1-16MG MA1-16MG Position 1

represents and describes the positions of objects in everyday situations and on maps 1b

give and follow directions, including directions involving turns to the left and right, to movebetween familiar locations, eg within the classroom or school 1c

give and follow instructions to position objects in models and drawings, eg 'Draw the bird between the two trees WM Stage 1

MA1-16MG MA1-16MG Position 2

represents and describes the positions of objects in everyday situations and on maps 1a

interpret simple maps by identifying objects in different locations, eg find a classroom on a school plan map WM Stage 2

MA2-17MG MA2-17MG Position 1

uses simple maps and grids to represent position and follow routes, including using compass directions 1c ..grid references… 1e draw and label a grid on a given map SGS3.3

1f

draw simple maps and plans from an aerial view, with and without labelling a grid, eg create a map of the classroom SGS3.3

1hinterpret and use simple maps found in factual texts and in the media WM Stage 2

MA2-17MG MA2-17MG Position 2

uses simple maps and grids to represent position and follow routes, including using compass directions 1g

use NE, SE, SW and NW to indicate north-east, south-east, south-west and north-west,respectively, on a compass rose 1j

calculate the distance between two points on a map using a simple given scale SGS3.3

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use scales involving multiples of 10 to calculate the distance between two points on mapsand plans 1l

recognise that the same location can be represented by maps or plans using different scales SGS3.3

MA3-17MG MA3-17MG Positionlocates and describes position on maps using a grid-reference system 1a …grid references

2c

follow a sequence of two or more directions, including compass directions, to find andidentify a particular location on a map

SP Statistics and Probability

Mae-17SP MAe-17SP Datarepresents data and interprets data displays made from objects

MA1-17SP MA1-17SP Data 1

gathers and organises data, displays data in lists, tables and picture graphs, and interprets the results 1a

investigate a matter of interest by choosing suitable questions to obtain appropriate data WM Stage 1

MA1-17SP MA1-17SP Data 2

gathers and organises data, displays data in lists, tables and picture graphs, and interprets the results 2b

identify categories of data and use them to sort data, eg sort data collected on attendanceby day of the week and into boys and girls present 1a

pose suitable questions that will elicit categorical answers and gather the data, WM Stage 1

3drecord observations based on tables and picture graphs developed from collected data 3b display data using lists and tables DS2.1

3c …in lists, tables DS2.1

MA2-18SP MA2-18SP Data 1

selects appropriate methods to collect data, and constructs, compares, interprets and evaluates data displays, including tables, picture graphs and column graphs 1a

recognise that data can be collected either by the user or by others 1c

pose questions about a matter of interest to obtain information WM Stage 2

1b

identify possible sources of data collected by others, eg newspapers, government data collection agencies, sporting agencies, environmental groups

1c …recorded in categories

1dpredict and create a list of categories for efficient data collection in relation to a matter of interest

3a describe and…

MA2-18SP MA2-18SP Data 2

selects appropriate methods to collect data, and constructs, compares, interprets and evaluates data displays, including tables, picture graphs and column graphs 1a

…related recording sheet, …organisation of categories for data collection 1d

compare the effectiveness of different methods… recording data WM Stage 2

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1b refine survey questions as necessary after a small trial 3a

interpret... the effectiveness of various data displays found in media and in factual texts, where displays represent data using a scale of many-to-one correspondence WM Stage 2

1c …categorical…1d …of collecting and…2a …categorical…3a and evaluate the…

MA3-18SP MA3-18SP Data 1

uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables 1a

pose and refine questions to construct a survey to obtain categorical and numerical data about a matter of interest

1b

collect categorical and numerical data through observation or by conducting surveys, eg observe the number of a particular type of insect in one square metre of the playground over time

2a …including numerical data… 2a tabulate collected data… WM Stage 3

2cconstruct dot plots for numerical data, eg the number of siblings of each student in the class DS4.1

2d

consider the data type to determine and draw the most appropriate display(s), such as column graphs, dot plots and line graphs DS4.1

3b …dot plots… DS4.1

MA3-18SP MA3-18SP Data 2

uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables 1c

interpret side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables, eg favourite televisionshow of students in Year 1 compared to that of students in Year 6 1c interpret data presented in two-way tables DS2.1

1d

interpret and compare different displays of the same data set to determine the mostappropriate display for the data set

create a two-way table to organise data involving two categorical variables DS2.1

1c …categorical variables… DS4.1

2ainterpret data representations found in digital media and in factual texts WM Stage 3

2bcritically evaluate data representations found in digital media and related claims WM in DS4.1

MA1-18SP MA1-18SP Chance 1recognises and describes the element of chance in everyday events 1a

identify possible outcomes of familiar activities and events, WM Stage 1

MA1-18SP MA1-18SP Chance 2recognises and describes the element of chance in everyday events 2a

describe possible outcomes in everyday activities and events as being 'likely' or 'unlikely' to happen WM Stage 1

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2didentify and distinguish between 'certain' and 'uncertain' events DS2.1

MA2-19SP MA2-19SP Chance 1describes and compares chance events in social and experimental contexts 1a

use the term 'outcome' to describe any possible result of a chance experiment

1d

predict the number of times each outcome should occur in a chance experiment involving a set number of trials, carry out the experiment, and compare the predicted and actual results

MA2-19SP MA2-19SP Chance 2describes and compares chance events in social and experimental contexts 1a …'equally likely... 1b

compare the chance of familiar events occurring and describe the events as being 'more likely' or 'less likely' to occur than each other WM Stage 2

2a

identify and discuss everyday events occurring that cannot occur at the same time, eg thesun rising and the sun setting

3a

identify and discuss events where the chance of one event occurring will not be affected bythe occurrence of the other, eg obtaining a 'head' when tossing a coin does not affect thechance of obtaining a 'head' on the next toss

3b

compare events where the chance of one event occurring is not affected by the occurrence of the other, with events where the chance of one event occurring is affected by the occurrence of the other, eg decide whether taking five red lollies out of a packet containing 10 red and 10 green lollies affects the chance of the next lolly taken out being red, and compare this to what happens if the first five lollies taken out are put back in the jar beforethe sixth lolly is selected

MA3-19SP MA3-19SP Chance 1

conducts chance experiments and assigns probabilities as values between 0 and 1 to describe their outcomes 1a

use the term 'probability' to describe the numerical value that represents the likelihood of anoutcome of a chance experiment 1b

recognise that outcomes are described as 'equally likely' when any one outcome has the same chance of occurring as any other outcome NS4.4

1clist all outcomes in chance experiments where each outcome is equally likely to occur NS4.4

1d

represent probabilities of outcomes of chance experiments using fractions, eg for one throw of a standard six-sided die or for one spin of an eight-sector spinner NS4.4

2aestablish that the sum of the probabilities of the outcomes of any chance experiment is equal to 1 NS4.4

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MA3-19SP MA3-19SP Chance 2

conducts chance experiments and assigns probabilities as values between 0 and 1 to describe their outcomes 1a

use the term 'frequency' to describe the number of times a particular outcome occurs in a chance experiment

1b

compare the expected frequencies of outcomes of chance experiments with observedfrequencies, including where the outcomes are not equally likely

2a

list the outcomes for chance experiments where the outcomes are not equally likely to occurand assign probabilities to the outcomes using fractions

3a

assign expected probabilities to outcomes...including digital simulators, and compare the expected probabilities with the observedprobabilities after both small and large numbers of trials 3a ... in chance experiments with random generators… NS2.5