Year 7
Stage 4 · NSW Mathematics syllabus
Computation with integers
Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. Apply order of operations.
3 sub-topics
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Work with fractions, decimals and percentages, and convert between them.
4 sub-topics
Ratios and rates
Simplify ratios, divide quantities in a ratio, and solve rate problems.
2 sub-topics
Algebraic techniques
Write, simplify and substitute into algebraic expressions. Expand and factorise simple expressions.
3 sub-topics
Equations
Solve one-step and two-step linear equations.
2 sub-topics
Linear relationships
Plot points on the number plane and identify linear patterns from tables and graphs.
2 sub-topics
Angle relationships
Classify angles, identify angle relationships, and apply properties of parallel lines.
2 sub-topics
Properties of geometrical figures
Identify and apply properties of triangles and quadrilaterals.
2 sub-topics
Length
Calculate perimeter of polygons and circumference of circles.
2 sub-topics
Area
Calculate area of triangles, quadrilaterals and composite shapes.
2 sub-topics
Volume
Calculate volume of rectangular and triangular prisms.
1 sub-topic
Pythagoras' theorem
Apply Pythagoras' theorem to find unknown sides in right-angled triangles and solve problems.
3 sub-topics
Indices
Use index notation and apply index laws for multiplication and division.
2 sub-topics
Data classification and visualisation
Classify data types and choose appropriate displays.
2 sub-topics
Data analysis
Calculate and interpret measures of centre and spread.
2 sub-topics
Probability
Calculate theoretical probability and compare with experimental results.
2 sub-topics