The Mathematics 7–10 syllabus includes:

• a single, overarching working mathematically outcome from K to 10
• the embedding of working mathematically in the outcomes, content and examples of the syllabus
• a Core-Paths structure that is designed to encourage aspiration in students and flexibility for teachers
• additional content areas focussing on Networks, Infographics and Simulations
• the provision of content examples for most Life Skills content points to provide additional ways for students with disability to access the curriculum
• Life Skills outcomes have been mapped to the Stage 4 and 5 outcomes to facilitate integrated delivery.

Overview image is from the Mathematics K–10 (2022) Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, (2022)

Prior to implementing the Mathematics K–10 Syllabus (2022), leaders will need to consider the following:

• supporting teachers’ understanding of the changes to the syllabus structure and familiarisation with the digital curriculum platform to ensure the syllabus is taught as intended.
• the structure of Stage 4 and 5 classes, which should allow students to access content that will extend them as far along the continuum of learning as possible
• resource and budget implications, including adequate release days for professional learning and collaboration, and the purchase of updated learning materials
• complexities for staff teaching Mathematics 7–10 out-of-field and ensuring adequate support and professional learning where relevant.
• suitability of a Life Skills (staff only) pattern of studies for students
• collaboration with staff and learning support teams to ensure appropriate curriculum planning
• complexities for staff working to implement multiple new syllabuses and curriculum
• explore ways to adapt the sample materials provided by the department and curriculum materials developed in school to support consistency of syllabus enactment between mainstream and special education settings.

The Mathematics K–10 (2022) Syllabus is based on evidence summarised in the bibliography published by NESA.

Mathematics K–10 © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, [2022].

• Does the school have enough qualified mathematics teachers? What processes are in place to support out-of-field teaching if this is not the case?
• What evidence is there that staff have understood syllabus changes and familiarised themselves with the new syllabus, including the research it is based upon?
• What evidence is there that staff understand how to embed the working mathematically processes into their teaching and learning programs?
• How will mathematics classes be structured? Do these structures allow all students to access the necessary content to study the highest level of mathematics possible?
• What school practices and systems are in place to support teacher professional learning? How are these evaluated to maximise support for teachers?

Professional learning for the teaching and learning of mathematics:

• Mathematics 7–10 (2022) syllabus
• Elaborating on Working mathematically in K–10