NSW K - 2 English and Mathematics Syllabuses 

As mentioned in previous newsletters, all schools in NSW are implementing the reformed NSW English and Mathematics K-2 syllabuses. These syllabuses highlight foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Please find below suggestions about what you can do as a parent or carer to support your child in Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 in the area of Measurement and Space in Mathematics. 

Helping your Early Stage 1 child at home with Mathematics 

Measurement and space

Two-dimensional spatial structure 

2D spatial structure focuses on: 

• recognising, representing and describing common 2D shapes
• describing and comparing area.

 You can help your Kindergarten child at home by: 

• identifying shapes such as circles, triangles, rectangles and squares around your home
• using digital technology and word-processing applications to make a variety of 2D shapes on the computer
• using pop sticks to make a variety of 2D shapes on flat surfaces
• using flattened playdough with cookie cutters in a variety of 2D shapes
• designing 2D shape picture collages
• collecting a variety of leaves and comparing their area by placing one on top of the other to see which takes up the more/less surface space
• investigating a collection of different coins to see which uses the greatest/smallest area by stacking them.

Helping your Stage 1 child at home with Mathematics

 Measurement and space

Two-dimensional spatial structure 

2D spatial structure focuses on: 

• recognising, representing and describing a range of polygons (flat shapes which have 3 or more sides) and quadrilaterals (4-sided shapes)
• measuring and comparing area.
• You can help your Year 1 and Year 2 child at home by:
• identifying polygons, quadrilaterals (4-sided shapes), pentagons (5-sided), hexagons (6-sided) and octagons (8-sided) around your home or yard
• using folding, colours, lines or patterns to find symmetry of shapes in everyday objects. Examples could include reflections of trees and mountains in water, butterflies, people’s faces, buildings, a dart board, floor tile or brick patterns and windows
• completing origami art from symmetrical paper folding
• using grid paper to design a house for your pet or another animal. Areas could include places to eat, store equipment/food, areas to relax or exercise. Use the grid squares to find the area of each room and the total house area
• using Lego base plates to design flat shapes and patterns using different size and colour pieces. Add and compare the area of each colour by counting the Lego studs. 

NSW STUDENT LEARNING LIBRARY

As mentioned in a previous newsletter the NSW Student Learning Library is a resource that has been designed to be flexibly used by students at home or school. Learning resources are NSW syllabus-aligned and have been created and reviewed by accredited Australian teachers.

The learning resources have been designed with students as the focus. They have been developed so students can work through them without guidance but can also be worked through with a parent or carer.

All learning resources on the site have been designed to be engaging and accessible to students. With video content, interactive elements, informative images and more, students can work through learning resources at their own pace.

Learning resources are also available in non-digital format allowing them to be downloaded and printed.

STUDENT LEARNING LIBRARY LINK

MRS LILLIAN DEL GIUDICE

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