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Early Stage 1 sample Mathematics scope and sequence
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the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabuses and credentialing requirements.
Effective teaching of mathematics requires a deep knowledge of key concepts, ideas and skills in the sy
teach and assess these in the local context to meet student needs.
A scope and sequence is a summary of what is to be taught, the sequence in which it will be taught and
that may be addressed in the intended learning. Flexible and fluid documents, they provide a brief overv
concepts and ideas addressed in a learning and teaching program for an individual stage or year. There
scope and sequences arising from the differences in school contexts, student cohorts and syllabus requ
Scope and sequences form part of the ongoing documentation or evidence schools maintain to comply
policy, policy standards and registration requirements. A scope and sequence identifies the learning se
overview of the school’s mathematics program. This sample scope and sequence provides a systemati
building knowledge, skills and understandings in mathematics for students in Kindergarten (Early Stage
Mathematics K-2 Syllabus © 2021 NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the
© NSW Department of Education, 2021
Early Stage 1 sample Mathematics scope and There is one overarching working mathematically outcome. The worki
sequence understanding and fluency, reasoning and problem-solving) are embe
learn to work mathematically by using these processes in an interconn
Mathematics K-2 Syllabus into all learning sequences throughout this scope and sequence.
Syllabus
Duration Big ideas Outcome codes and focus areas
areas
Term 1 Attributes can be used Number and
Learning to sort objects algebra
sequence 1
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
Measurement
and space MAO-WM-01, MAE-2DS-01
Two-dimensional spatial structure
Statistics and
probability MAO-WM-01, MAE-DATA-01
Data
Term 1 Patterns have Number and
Learning something that algebra
sequence 2 repeats over and over
and over MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
Term 1 Patterns have Number and
Learning something that algebra
sequence 2 repeats over and over
and over MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
MAO-WM-01, MAE-FG-01
Forming groups
Term 1 What needs to be Number and
Learning measured determines algebra
sequence 3 the unit of
measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
Measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-GM-01
and space Geometric measure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-2DS-01, MAE-2DS-02
Two-dimensional spatial structure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-3DS-01, MAE-3DS-02
Three-dimensional spatial structure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-3DS-01, MAE-3DS-02
Three-dimensional spatial structure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-01
Non-spatial measure
Term 1 Smaller numbers can Number and
Learning be found hiding in algebra
sequence 4 bigger numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
Term 1 New shapes can be Number and
Learning made by joining algebra
sequence 5 (combining) or
partitioning (breaking MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
apart) existing shapes Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01 , MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
Measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-GM-03
and space Geometric measure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-2DS-01
Two-dimensional spatial structure
Measurement
and space
MAO-WM-01, MAE-2DS-01
Two-dimensional spatial structure
Term 2 Equal means Number and
Learning equivalent algebra
sequence 1
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01 , MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
Measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-01
and space Non-spatial measure
Term 2 Data helps describe Number and
Learning and wonder about the algebra
sequence 2 world
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
Measurement
and space MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-02
Non-spatial measure
Measurement
and space MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-02
Non-spatial measure
Statistics and
probability MAO-WM-01, MAE-DATA-01
Data
Term 2 What needs to be Number and
Learning measured determines algebra
sequence 3 the unit of
measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
Measurement
and space MAO-WM-01, MAE-GM-02, MAE-GM-03
Geometric measure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-02
Non-spatial measure
Term 2 Collections of objects Number and
Learning can be changed by algebra
sequence 4 adding more
(combining) or taking MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
some away Representing whole numbers
(separating)
sequence 4 adding more
(combining) or taking MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
some away Representing whole numbers
(separating)
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
MAO-WM-01, MAE-FG-02
Forming groups
Term 2 Sometimes things Number and
Learning move and change algebra
sequence 5 location
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
MAO-WM-01, MAE-FG-02
Forming groups
Measurement
and space MAO-WM-01, MAE-GM-01, MAE-GM-02
Geometric measure
Term 3 Collections of ten are Number and
Learning really useful algebra
sequence 1
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
Term 3 Collections of ten are Number and
Learning really useful algebra
sequence 1
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
Measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-GM-01
and space Geometric measure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-01, MAE-NSM-02
Non-spatial measure
Term 3 Patterns have Number and
Learning something that algebra
sequence 2 repeats over and over
and over MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01 , MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
MAO-WM-01, MAE-FG-01
Forming groups
Term 3 Making and using Number and
Learning equal groups algebra
sequence 3
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-FG-01, MAE-FG-02
Forming groups
Term 3 What needs to be Number and
Learning measured determines algebra
sequence 4 the unit of
measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
Measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-GM-02
and space Geometric measure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-2DS-02
Two-dimensional spatial structure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-3DS-02
Three-dimensional spatial structure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-3DS-02
Three-dimensional spatial structure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-01
Non-spatial measure
Term 3 A fraction (like one Number and
Learning half) can mean half of algebra
sequence 5 a collection, half of an
object or half of a MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
measure. A whole unit Representing whole numbers
can be partitioned into
smaller parts
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
MAO-WM-01, MAE-FG-02
Forming groups
Measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-GM-03
and space Geometric measure
Term 4 There are many Number and
Learning different situations algebra
sequence 1 where addition,
subtraction, MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
multiplication and Representing whole numbers
division can be used
multiplication and
division can be used
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
MAO-WM-01, MAE-FG-02
Forming groups
Term 4 What needs to be Number and
Learning measured determines algebra
sequence 2 the unit of
measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
Measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-GM-02
and space Geometric measure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-2DS-02
Two-dimensional spatial structure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-3DS-02
Three-dimensional spatial structure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-01
Non-spatial measure
Term 4 Data is collected to Number and
Learning solve problems algebra
sequence 3
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
Term 4 Data is collected to Number and
Learning solve problems algebra
sequence 3
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
Measurement MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-02
and space Non-spatial measure
Statistics and
probability MAO-WM-01, MAE-DATA-01
Data
Term 4 Objects can be sorted Number and
Learning and classified in algebra
sequence 4 different ways
MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
Measurement
and space MAO-WM-01, MAE-2DS-01
Two-dimensional spatial structure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-3DS-01, MAE-3DS-02
Three-dimensional spatial structure
MAO-WM-01, MAE-3DS-01, MAE-3DS-02
Three-dimensional spatial structure
Term 4 Problems can be Number and
Learning solved and algebra
sequence 5 represented in
different ways MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
Representing whole numbers
MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
Combining and separating quantities
MAO-WM-01, MAE-FG-02
Forming groups
Measurement
and space MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-02
Non-spatial measure
matically outcome. The working mathematically processes (communicating,
nd problem-solving) are embedded across all outcomes and content. Students
ese processes in an interconnected way. Working mathematically is integrated
his scope and sequence.
Content groups
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
2D shapes: Sort, describe and name familiar shapes
2D shapes: Represent shapes
Respond to questions, collect information and discuss possible outcomes of activities
Organise objects into simple data displays and interpret the displays
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Copy, continue and create patterns
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Length: Use direct and indirect comparisons to decide which is longer
2D shapes: Sort, describe and name familiar shapes
2D shapes: Represent shapes
Area: Identify and compare area
3D objects: Explore familiar three-dimensional objects
Volume: Compare internal volume by filling and packing
Volume: Compare volume by building
Mass: Identify and compare mass using weight
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Length: Create half a length
2D shapes: Sort, describe and name familiar shapes
2D shapes: Represent shapes
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Mass: Identify and compare mass using weight
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Time: Compare and order the duration of events using the language of time
Time: Tell time on the hour on analog and digital clocks
Respond to questions, collect information and discuss possible outcomes of activities
Organise objects into simple data displays and interpret the displays
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Length: Use direct and indirect comparisons to decide which is longer
Length: Create half a length
Time: Tell time on the hour on analog and digital clocks
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Investigate and form equal groups by sharing
Record grouping and sharing
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Record grouping and sharing
Position: Describe position and movement of oneself
Length: Use direct and indirect comparisons to decide which is longer
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Position: Describe position and movement of oneself
Mass: Identify and compare mass using weight
Time: Connect days of the week to familiar events and actions
Time: Tell time on the hour on analog and digital clocks
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Copy, continue and create patterns
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Copy, continue and create patterns
Investigate and form equal groups by sharing
Record grouping and sharing
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Length: Use direct and indirect comparisons to decide which is longer
Area: Identify and compare area
Volume: Compare internal volume by filling and packing
Volume: Compare volume by building
Mass: Identify and compare mass using weight
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Investigate and form equal groups by sharing
Record grouping and sharing
Length: Create half a length
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Investigate and form equal groups by sharing
Record grouping and sharing
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Length: Use direct and indirect comparisons to decide which is longer
Area: Identify and compare area
Volume: Compare internal volume by filling and packing
Volume: Compare volume by building
Mass: Identify and compare mass using weight
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Time: Connect days of the week to familiar events and actions
Respond to questions, collect information and discuss possible outcomes of activities
Organise objects into simple data displays and interpret the displays
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
2D shapes: Sort, describe and name familiar shapes
2D shapes: Represent shapes
3D objects: Explore familiar three-dimensional objects
Volume: Compare internal volume by filling and packing
Volume: Compare volume by building
Instantly name the number of objects within small collections
Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
Recognise number patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Model additive relations and compare quantities
Identify part–whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Investigate and form equal groups by sharing
Record grouping and sharing
Time: Compare and order the duration of events using the language of time
Time: Tell time on the hour on analog and digital clocks
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