New NSW K–10 Syllabuses

Syllabus Briefing November 2012

Features of the new K-10 Syllabuses

• Organised in Stages – a continuum of learning K – 10

• Outcomes provide more direction

• Content has been clarified

• Australian curriculum coding

• General capabilities and cross curriculum priorities (known as Learning across the curriculum)

• Stage statements summarise expected learning as a result of achieving outcomes

EnglishVolume 1: K – 6

Volume 2: 7 – 10

MathematicsVolume 1: K – 6

Volume 2: 7 – 10

ScienceVolume 1: K-6 Science

and Technology Volume 2: 7 - 10

HistoryVolume1: K – 6

Volume 2: 7 – 10

New K-10 Syllabuses

Interactive online syllabus

http://www.syllabus.bos.nsw.edu.au

Navigate each syllabus by:

• links on the home page

• left hand navigation

• breadcrumb trail

• Reduce the view by closing the subjects you do not wish to see

• Note outcomes coding

Look at multiple subjects from a stage perspective by content, outcomes or stage statements

Stage statements can be viewed by stage and by subject

Subject entry page contains:

• initial navigation to syllabus

• links to support materials

• messages

Related Life Skills outcomes are linked to Stage 4 and Stage 5 outcomes.Special education needs and Life Skills are as equally accessible as other parts of the syllabuses

• A range of ways to help teachers with regular and Life Skills (LS) outcomes and content in the same class

• LS outcomes connected to Stage 4 and 5 sequence

Consistent coding of • outcomes• learning across the curriculum

content• Australian curriculum content

descriptions

• Australian curriculum coding

• General Capabilities• Cross Curriculum Priorities

In the Mathematics syllabus equations and diagrams expand when you click on them. All can be downloaded individually.

Glossary

English

• Continuum of learning strengthened eg common objectives and consistent terminology• Key processes organise content and are

common throughout• Text requirements included K─10, for the

first time in K – 6

English K – 6

• Sequencing of language and grammar content revised• Viewing and Representing additional modes

in K-6• Responsible use of digital communication • Some outcomes with a broad focus• Reflection outcome highlights students

growing independence as learners

English 7 – 10

• Fewer outcomes 7-10

• Explicit content related to the teaching of grammar

• Text requirements enhanced

Mathematics• Content organised into three strands:

– Number and Algebra– Measurement and Geometry– Statistics and Probability• Single content outcome per substrand per

stage•Working Mathematically outcomes more

prominent and content integrated

• K–6 substrands carried into Years 7–10 where possible• Substages (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) maintained in Stage 5

and range of possible endpoints• Greater emphasis on development of:

– mathematical language, particularly in K–6– statistical literacy, particularly in Years 7–10

Mathematics

• Content now introduced in Stage 3:– order of operations– Cartesian plane– addition and subtraction of mixed numerals– numerical probabilities for simple events– dot plots– properties of 3D objects

• Year 7 2014 will not have been introduced to this content

Mathematics

• Content now introduced in Stage 4:– Venn diagrams– two-way tables– areas of kites, rhombuses, trapeziums– random sampling• Year 9 2014 will not have been introduced to

this content

Mathematics

Science K – 10

• Values and attitudes outcomes• Emphasis on Science inquiry• Context

- relevant to student- nature, development, use, influence

• Organisation of content

• Continuum - K-10 Science- K-8 Technology

• Material World substrand

• Integration of Science and Technology

Science and Technology K – 6

• Simplified Knowledge/Understanding strand• Skill content specific to each stage• Practical experiences

- 50% allocated course time- Student Research Project

Science 7 – 10

History K – 6

• History outcomes and content will replace the Change and Continuity strand• the remaining 3 strands of HSIE will

continue to be taught • stronger emphasis on historical skills and

concepts and ‘How do we know?’

History 7 – 10 • a new structure of Overviews and Depth

Studies• Stage 4: similar content with stronger emphasis

on Asia. All Depth Studies to be studied• Stage 5: 4 of 6 Depth Studies to be studied. Two

are mandatory: Australians at War and Rights and Freedoms.

• opportunity for a school-developed option eg Vietnam War , the Holocaust

• current History Elective unaffected

Support Materials

• Initial support materials October 2012– guides to the new syllabuses - subjects

(PDF and multi-media)– school and parent guides – initial advice on assessment

Support Materials

• Additional support materials December 2012– sample scope and sequence – advice about programming– sample units of work – further advice on assessment

Home

Subjects guides

Schools' guides

Parents' guides

Advice on assessment

K–6 assessment strategies

7–10 assessment strategies

Effective feedback

Recording feedback

Sample assessment for learning

activities

Sample templates

Planning programming

Differentiated programming

Designing programming

Sharing intentions

Integration of ICT

Advice on scope and sequence

Sample scope and sequence

Programming units of work

Sample units of work

English

English Guide

Assessment

Programming

Mathematics

Mathematics Guide

Assessment

Programming

Science

Science Guide

Assessment

Programming

History

History Guide

Assessment

Programming

7–10 assessment strategies

7–10 assessment strategies

7–10 assessment strategies

7–10 assessment strategies

Sample scope and sequence

Sample scope and sequence

Sample scope and sequence

Sample scope and sequence

Sample units of work

Sample units of work

Sample units of work

Sample units of work

Advice on assessment

Advice on assessment

Advice on assessment

Advice on assessment

Guides Assessment Programming

Additional support materials

Features include:• Building scope and sequences for years and

stages• Programming units of work • Interactive linking between scope and

sequences and units of work• Selecting outcomes and content from multiple

syllabuses and/or stages

Program Builder

Program Builder - releaseFebruary 2013Initial information and basic functionality:• Create scope and sequence and unit of work

March/April 2013• More choices within templates • Share facility• Download options• Print

Following soon after• Easy links to resources (BOS and Scootle)

Implementation Schedule

K-6 English Mathematics Science and Technology

History

2014 K-6 Optional Optional

2015 K-6 K-6 Optional

2016 K-6

7-10 English Mathematics Science History

2014 7 & 9 7 & 9 7 & 9 7 & 9

2015 8 & 10 8 & 10 8 & 10 8 & 10

Getting started

• Become familiar with the syllabuses, structures, features and requirements

• Reflect on current practice (what works well, what needs attention)

• Conduct needs analysis (training and development, programming, resourcing)

Opportunities for involvement

• Register of writers

• Collection of work samples

Paul HewittDirector, Curriculum and Assessment DirectoratePh (02) 9367 8232paul.hewitt@bos.nsw.edu.au

Howard KennedyAssistant Director, National ProgramsPh (02) 9367 8313howard.kennedy@bos.nsw.edu.au

www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

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