The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is piloting a Stage 6 course for students who need further opportunities to develop numeracy skills. It builds these skills using real-life scenarios.
1. New HSC mathematics course
Pilot a new HSC course for students who have not typically chosen to study mathematics.
About this initiative
What we are doing
What this will achieve
All students have the opportunity to develop numeracy skills. Teachers are equipped to support a range of student learning needs.
Link to outcomes
This initiative contributes to Student engagement and outcomes in mathematics and Higher-quality teaching of mathematics in NSW public schools through the specific outcomes:
- All Stage 6 students choose to do mathematics.
- Teachers of mathematics have improved access to and participate in quality professional learning opportunities for teaching mathematics.
Evaluation reports
New HSC mathematics course: Numeracy Content Endorsed in NSW Government secondary schools - interim evaluation report