Mathematics Version 2.0 Familiarisation resources

• The revised introduction provides a clearer and more contemporary context for learning in Mathematics, computational and algorithmic thinking and the use of digital tools, including Artificial Intelligence. The improved contextualisation of the Learning in Mathematics section is most supportive for teachers who are new to the curriculum area. 
• An explicit six-strand model (Number, Algebra, Measurement, Space, Statistics and Probability) makes it clearer for teachers to follow the progression of mathematical concepts through the curriculum and structure their teaching and learning programs. The model also provides greater flexibility to link ideas across different curriculum learning areas and scaffold the mathematical ideas under each strand.
• A move from the strand heading ‘Geometry’ to ‘Space’, in line with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0.

• The resequencing and realignment of content ideas to more effectively embed the proficiencies for Mathematics and facilitate more effective development of key big ideas in Mathematics.
• Content framed by play and exploration-based learning for Levels F-2 responds to contemporary research in how children learn effectively, and provides alignment with the Victorian Early Years and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
• The Probability strand commences in Level 3, giving students a better opportunity to consolidate their learning in foundational skills.
• Refined and consolidated content descriptions with clear links to achievement standards, assisting teachers to map curriculum content through learning and assessment, and resulting in 26 fewer content descriptions than the current Victorian Curriculum F–10 Mathematics. 

• An alignment of knowledge progression and concepts with the recently reviewed VCE Mathematics Study Design (2023–2027) gives students the necessary preparation for senior secondary Mathematics. 
• Strengthened emphasis on mathematical modelling and statistical investigation helps students recognise, connect and apply mathematical structures to real-world problems and analyse data, uncertainty and variability. 
• Strengthened content in 3-dimensional coordinate systems (Level 8), logarithmic scales (Year 10) and networks and planar graphs (Level 10). 
• A move of Pythagoras’ theorem from Level 9 to Level 8, in keeping with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0. This aligns the Victorian Curriculum F–10 Mathematics Version 2.0 with TIMMS testing.

Use this curriculum area plan template to create a teaching and learning plan for Mathematics Version 2.0 across the years of schooling, to support a progression of learning.

Two examples (Mathematics Primary and Mathematics Secondary) are provided for you. These examples include topics that cover all 6 Mathematic strands.

• Curriculum area plan – primary, secondary, whole-school P–10 – template (by strand)
• Mathematics plan – primary school example
• Mathematics plan – secondary school example

Hint: A curriculum area plan such as this one can be generated or updated using completed curriculum area maps. The curriculum area plan can then be used to help generate or update teaching and learning units.