2024 Resource Guide Semester 2 Web

Article:
Version 9 of the Maths Curriculum:
Highlights
Not all parts of Australia are using version 9, so please
consult your own State Curriculum for specifics.
• You won’t find a Geometry Strand as it is now called Space.
• Reference to basic number facts is found in the Algebra
Strand (See a )
• Probability starts in Year 3
• More reference is made to digital aspects of mathematics
such as:
• spreadsheets,
a A look at the Australian
Curriculum Version 9 - Times
Tables
• in the creation of algorithms or step by step procedures,
• in statistics to create graphs,
• virtual manipulatives, to help visualise concepts and their
use in concert with physical manipulatives
Measurement
• Reading clocks (analogue) begins in Year 2 (For further
detail see b A look at the Australian Curriculum Version 9 -
Time)
• The use of scaled instruments starts in Year 3 and increases
in Year 4
b A look at the Australian
Curriculum Version 9 - Time
• Perimeter and area and not mentioned until Year 5 and the
only mention of a formula is to do with area of rectangles in
Year 6
• Financial Literacy has been absorbed into other parts of
the curriculum such as the application of number work or
the use of spreadsheet (See c A look at the Australian
Curriculum Version 9 - Money)
I recommend that you download two posters from the ACARA
website ( d )
• Mathematical Modelling Process: Poster
c A look at the Australian
Curriculum Version 9 - Money
d ACARA
Posters
• Statistical Investigation Process: Poster
This brief look at the Australian Maths Curriculum V9 will
hopefully clarify a few things. I will provide more detail in my
Quick Curriculum Guides to go with version 9 of the curriculum.