Efforts to raise numeracy skills through targeted review of Foundation to Year 2 Mathematics curriculum
02 March 2026 Education Ministers have accepted the recommendation of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) to conduct a targeted iterative review of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics - Foundation to Year 2, as part of a national effort to improve numeracy skills.
Advice from ACARA, based on feedback from an extensive consultation with key stakeholders and partners, found that while there was considerable support for the current content in F-2 Mathematics, there were also opportunities to make improvements to better guide and support teachers in implementing the curriculum content in their classrooms.
Commenting on the iterative review for the F–2 Mathematics curriculum, ACARA CEO, Stephen Gniel, said:
“Although our initial consultations with stakeholders highlighted overall satisfaction with the current Mathematics curriculum, together we have also identified some key areas for refinement and improvement, which will now be the focus of this iterative review. Ultimately, this will help support our teachers to be more confident in teaching this important learning area, as well as deliver improvements for Australian students.”