Oxford Maths 7–10

What’s been added or moved?

• Representing natural numbers in expanded notation AC9M7N03 NEW
• Solving problems involving the volume of right prisms AC9M7M02 MOVED FROM YEAR 8
• The relationship between π and features of a circle AC9M7M03 MOVED FROM YEAR 8
• Designing and creating algorithms to sort and classify sets of shapes AC9M7SP04 NEW
• Commenting on the shape, centre and spread of numerical data displays AC9M7ST02 MOVED FROM YEAR 8
• The effect of individual data values on the mean and median ACMSP207 MOVED FROM YEAR 8
• Planning and conducting statistical investigations involving discrete and numerical variable AC9M7ST03 NEW
• Conducting repeated chance experiments and running simulations, comparing predictions with observed results AC9M7P02 NEW

What’s been removed?

• Identifying and investigating issues involving numerical data collected from primary and secondary sources ACMSP169 REMOVED

What’s been added?

• Solving one-variable inequalities using graphical and algebraic techniques AC9M8A02 MOVED FROM YEAR 10
• Calculating the area of composite shapes AC9M8M01 MOVED FROM YEAR 9
• Introduction to Pythagoras’ theorem AC9M8M06 MOVED FROM YEAR 9
• Describing the position and location of objects in 3 dimensions AC9M8SP03 NEW
• Designing and creating algorithms that identify congruency or similarity of shapes AC9M8SP04 NEW
• Planning and conducting statistical investigations involving samples of a population AC9M8ST04 NEW
• Conducting repeated chance experiments and running simulations to determine probabilities for compound events AC9M8P03 NEW

What’s been removed?

• Features of circles ACMMG197 MOVED TO YEAR 7
• The effect of individual data values on the mean and median ACMSP207 MOVED TO YEAR 7

What’s been added?

• Expanding binomial productions and factorising monic quadratic expressions AC9M9A02 MOVED FROM YEAR 10
• Graphing quadratic functions AC9M9A04 MOVED FROM YEAR 10
• Calculate and interpreting absolute, relative and percentage errors in measurements AC9M9M04 NEW
• Designing and creating algorithms based on geometric constructions and theorems AC9M9SP04 NEW
• Analysing how different sampling methods can affect the results of surveys AC9M9ST02 NEW
• Choosing appropriate forms of display for a given type of data AC9M9ST04 NEW
• Conducting repeated chance experiments and running simulations to determine probabilities for compound events AC9M9P03 NEW

What’s been removed?

• Solving problems involving simple interest ACMNA211 MOVED TO YEAR 8
• Sketching linear graphs using two points and solving linear equations ACMNA215 MOVED TO YEAR 8
• Introduction to Pythagoras ACMMG222 MOVED TO YEAR 8

What’s been added?

• Recognising the effect of using approximations of real numbers in repeated calculations AC9M10N01 NEW
• Solving linear inequalities and graphing solutions as a region on the Cartesian plane AC9M10A02 NEW
• Interpreting and using logarithmic scales in applied contexts AC9M10M02 NEW
• Identifying the impact of measurement errors AC9M10M04 NEW
• Introduction to networks AC9M10SP02 NEW
• Planning and conducting statistical investigations involving bivariate data AC9M10ST05 NEW

OPTIONAL CONTENT (previously 10A)
• Simplifying expressions involving simple algebraic fractions (Algebra) MOVED FROM YEAR 10
• Approximating instantaneous rate of change using increasingly small line segments (Measurement) NEW
• Apply combinatorial principles and notation to probability (Probability) NEW

What’s been removed?

• Expanding binomial productions and factorising monic quadratic expressions ACMNA233 MOVED TO YEAR 9
• Solving linear inequalities and graphing solutions on a number line ACMNA236 MOVED TO YEAR 8
• Substituting values into formulas to determine an unknown ACMNA234 REMOVED
• Solving problems involving parallel and perpendicular lines ACMNA238 REMOVED
• Solve linear equations involving simple algebraic fractions ACMNA240 MOVED TO OPTIONAL CONTENT

OPTIONAL CONTENT (previously 10A)
• Investigating polynomials and the remainder and factor theorems ACMNA266 REMOVED
• Graphing polynomials and describing their features ACMNA268 REMOVED
• Solving simple exponential equations ACMNA270 MOVED TO YEAR 10
• Applying Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry in three-dimensional problems ACMMG276 MOVED TO YEAR 10
• Investigating bivariate data sets ACMSP278 MOVED TO YEAR 10

• Achievement standards have been refined across Years 7–10 and are presented in a more consistent structure.                                                           
• Increased emphasis on the cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures.
• Content descriptions have been combined and refined across Years 7–10 so that they more clearly express what’s expected.
• Links to the Numeracy general capability progression have been strengthened in content descriptions and elaborations.
• New elaborations have been added and others refined to give a range of quality suggestions for teachers.