Curriculum K–12 – keep up to date
Keep up to date with curriculum implementation. This page highlights the latest professional learning, resources and support for teachers and leaders. As each key learning area is updated, more information will be available here.
Implementation resources for new syllabuses
Resources to support school leaders and teachers with curriculum implementation K–12 will be released throughout the term and added to this page.
English
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Early Stage 1 | Units 16–20 |
| Term 2 | Stage 1 First year | Units 16–20 |
| Term 2 | Stage 1 Second year | Units 36–40 |
| Term 2 | K–2 multi-age – Year A | Units 16–20 |
| Term 2 | K–2 multi-age – Year B | Units 16–20 |
| Term 1 | Early Stage 1 | Units 9–15 |
| Term 1 | Stage 1 First year | Units 9–15 |
| Term 1 | Stage 1 Second year | Units 29–35 |
| Term 1 | K–2 multi-age – Year A | Units 9–15 |
| Term 1 | K–2 multi-age – Year B | Units 9–15 |
English scope and sequences 3–6
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 2 | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 3 | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Year 3–6 multi-age | Scope and sequence |
Mathematics
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Early Stage 1 | Units 16–20 |
| Term 2 | Stage 1– Year A | Units 16–20 |
| Term 2 | Stage 1 – Year B | Units 36–40 |
| Term 2 | K–2 multi-age – Year A | Units 16–20 |
| Term 2 | K–2 multi-age – Year A | Units 16–20 |
| Term 1 | Early Stage 1 | Units 9–15 |
| Term 1 | Stage 1 – Year A | Units 9–15 |
| Term 1 | Stage 1 – Year B | Units 29–35 |
| Term 1 | K–2 multi-age – Year A | Units 9–15 |
| Term 1 | K–2 multi-age – Year B | Units 9–15 |
Mathematics scope and sequences 3–6
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 2 | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 3 | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Year 3–6 multi-age | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Year 3–6 | Daily number sense instruction sequence |
Languages
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 10 | Early Stage 1 | Unit |
| Term 2 Week 10 | Stage 1 | Unit |
| Term 2 Week 10 | Stage 2 | Unit |
| Term 2 Week 10 | Stage 3 | Unit |
Professional learning
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Week 10 | Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 | Module 11 – reporting to parents and carers |
| Term 1 Week 10 | Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 | Module 10 – assessment strategies in English K–2 |
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Week 10 | Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 | Module 13 – reporting to parents and carers |
Advice
Syllabus implementation advice K–6 for 2023 – advice on planning for 2023 class structures when engaging with two syllabuses within a single key learning area
English
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 3 Week 4 | 7 | Assessment sample |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 7 | Learning program |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 7 | Teacher support resource |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 7 | Core teacher booklet |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 9 | Assessment notification |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 9 | Examination |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 9 | Learning program |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 9 | Teacher support resource |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 9 | Core teacher booklet |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Teaching and learning program |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Assessment sample |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Teacher support resource |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Core text booklets |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Scope and sequence template guide |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7 | Assessment sample (Term 1) |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7 | Year 7 scope and sequence |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9 | Year 9 scope and sequence |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–8 | Syllabus requirements planner |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9–10 | Syllabus requirements planner |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–10 | Teaching and learning evaluation tool |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7 | Teaching and learning program (Term 1) |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7 | Teacher support resource (Term 1) |
Mathematics
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 10 | 7 | Units 3–4 |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 9 | Units 3–4 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 7 | Assessment sample |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Assessment sample |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–8 | Scope and sequences |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9–10 | Scope and sequences |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–8 | Units 1–2 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9–10 | Units 1–2 |
Languages
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 3 Week 4 | 7–8 | French – scope and sequence |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 7–8 | French – sample unit – 'let's go to town' |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 9–10 | French – scope and sequence |
| Term 3 Week 4 | 9–10 | French – sample unit – 'in my free time' |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 7–8 | Japanese – scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 7–8 | Japanese – sample unit – 'let's go to a festival' |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 9–10 | Japanese – scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 9–10 | Japanese – sample unit – 'Japanese travels' |
| Term 2 Week 2 | 7–12 | Leading languages 7–12 – support document |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–10 | Programming guidelines for the Modern Languages K–10 Syllabus |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–8 | Scope and sequence (generic) |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9–10 | Scope and sequence (generic) |
Technological and Applied Studies
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 7 | 9 | Learning program – Semester 1 – Analysing data |
| Term 2 Week 7 | 9 | Assessment sample 1 – Semester 1 – Analysing data |
| Term 2 Week 7 | 9 | Assessment sample 2 – Semester 1 – Analysing data |
| Term 2 Week 7 | 9 | Teacher support resource – Semester 1 – Analysing data |
| Term 2 Week 7 | 9 | Assessment sample 3 – Semester 2 – Building mechatronic and automated systems |
| Term 2 Week 7 | 9 | Assessment sample 4 – Semester 2 – Building mechatronic and automated systems |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 7–10 | Computing technology 7–10 – scope and sequence (100 hours) |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 7–10 | Computing technology 7–10 – scope and sequence (200 hours) |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 7–10 | Computing technology 7–10 – assessment schedule (100 hours) |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 7–10 | Computing technology 7–10 – assessment schedule (200 hours) |
Department approved electives
| Date | Course | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 4 | iSTEM | Critical thinking – assessment core 2 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | iSTEM | Learning sequence – sustainable transport |
| Term 1 Week 10 | iSTEM | STEM fundamentals assessment task |
| Term 1 Week 10 | iSTEM | PBL extension mechatronics learning sequence |
| Term 1 Week 10 | iSTEM | Learning sequence – aeronautical engineering |
| Term 1 Week 4 | iSTEM | Learning sequence – Will any robot do? |
| Date | Course | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Week 4 | Psychology | Core 2 learning sequence |
| Term 1 Week 4 | Psychology | Core 2 assessment task |
Professional learning
Department approved electives
| Date | Course | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 4 Week 7 | Stage 5 | An overview of Big History |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Stage 5 | An overview of iSTEM |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Stage 5 | An overview of International studies |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Stage 5 | An overview of Outdoor education |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Stage 5 | An overview of Philosophy |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Stage 5 | An overview of Psychology |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Stage 5 | Assessment sample – critical problem solving – iSTEM |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Stage 5 | Assessment sample – core 1 – Critical thinking |
HSIE
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 10 | 11 | Learning program – Earth's natural systems |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 11 | Learning sequence – Earth's natural systems |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 11 | Teacher support resource – Earth's natural systems |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 11 | Sample assessment – Earth's natural systems |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 11 | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 11 | Sample assessment schedule |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 11 | Sample assessment schedule |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 12 | Sample assessment schedule |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 11 | Sample scope and sequence |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 12 | Sample scope and sequence |
Technological and Applied Studies
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 10 | 11 | Enterprise computing – learning program |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 11 | Enterprise computing – teacher support resource |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 11 | Enterprise computing – sample assessment |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 11 | Software engineering – learning program |
| Term 2 Week 10 |
11 | Software engineering – teacher support resource |
| Term 2 Week 10 |
11 | Software engineering – sample assessment |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 11 | Software engineering – scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 11 | Software engineering – sample assessment schedule |
Department approved electives
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 10 | 11–12 | Sample assessment – option 1 |
| Term 2 Week 10 | 11–12 | Sample assessment – option 4 |
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 7 | 11–12 | iSTEM - assessment task – project based learning |
Professional learning
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 10 | Stage 6 | Module 2 – Geographical investigation – Year 11 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | Stage 6 | Module 1 – Overview of the Geography 11–12 Syllabus |
Curriculum planning for every student in every classroom
| Date | Content |
|---|---|
| Term 4 Week 7 | Curriculum planning for every student in every classroom (AC00180) – 25 modules now available as NESA Accredited PD in MyPL |
Curriculum implementation professional learning
Semester 2 2023
Register for K–2 English and mathematics curriculum implementation professional learning.
The professional learning focuses on improving student learning outcomes by embedding high impact teaching and assessment strategies using an evaluative inquiry cycle to implement the new K–2 English and mathematics syllabuses. Semester 2 sessions have an increased focus on the new content in the K–2 syllabuses. Each semester a different high impact teaching and assessment strategy is unpacked to support curriculum implementation.
| Dates | Sessions |
|---|---|
| Term 3 Weeks 4, 5, 6 or 7 | Session 1 – state-wide online full day facilitated professional learning |
| Face-to-face or online, Term 3 weeks 6, 7 or 9 | Session 2 – 2-hour afternoon workshop in local offices face-to-face or online |
| Term 4 Weeks 4, 5, 6 or 7 | Session 3 – state-wide online full day facilitated professional learning |
Register now for Semester 2 professional learning.
A comprehensive range of resources has been developed to support school leaders and teachers through the phases of curriculum implementation.
The resources:
- outline the phases of curriculum implementation
- provide role-specific support packages for curriculum implementation
- provide support for school planning for curriculum implementation.
Access Leading Curriculum K–12 and Phases of curriculum implementation for advice and resources to support leaders to facilitate effective curriculum implementation in schools.
Director, Educational Leaders (DELs) communication
Updates that provide DELs with information they can share with their schools to ensure regular and consistent messaging around Curriculum Reform.
New information will be uploaded in Weeks 3 and 8 of each term.
Presentations
Term 3 Week 8 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 3.5MB)
Term 3 Week 3 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 3.6 MB)
Term 2 Week 8 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 2.9 MB)
Term 2 Week 3 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 3.4 MB)
Term 1 Week 8 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 1.8 MB)
Term 1 Week 3 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 4.2 MB)
Term 4 Week 9 2022 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 6.6 MB)
Principal network meetings presentations
Presentations designed to be delivered at network meetings or adapted by principals to regularly update their staff on curriculum reform. New presentations will be uploaded in Weeks 3 and 8 of each term.
Presentations
Term 3 Week 8 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 3.5MB)
Term 3 Week 3 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 3.6 MB)
Term 2 Week 8 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 2.9 MB)
Term 2 Week 3 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 3.4 MB)
Term 1 Week 8 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 1.8 MB)
Term 1 Week 3 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 4.2 MB)
Term 4 Week 9 2022 – Principal network meeting presentation (PPTX 8.4 MB)
Term 4 Week 6 2022 – Principal network meeting presentation (PPTX 7.5 MB)
Term 4 Week 3 2022 – Principal network meeting presentation (PPTX 7.8 MB)
Curriculum reform newsletter
The Curriculum Reform program launched a Curriculum Reform middle leaders newsletter in Term 1, 2023. The newsletter is published once a term and includes the latest information, resources and updates about the NSW Curriculum Reform. It provides consistent messaging and highlights what schools need to know in order to lead curriculum implementation effectively in their schools. Complete this form to subscribe to the newsletter.
Editions
Information for schools that can be used at staff meetings, stage or faculty meetings or School Development Days. This information is designed to be short and digestible and outlines resources and professional learning to support effective curriculum reform and implementation. New presentations will be uploaded to align with resource drops and NESA updates.
SDD Curriculum Reform Information Pack – Primary (PPTX 16.8 MB)
SDD Curriculum Reform Information Pack – Secondary (PPTX 9.3 MB)
Term 3, 2023 – Have your say public consultation is now closed.
Visit the NESA Consultation webpage to have your say.
Your feedback will be used to inform the development of the final syllabuses.
More information about the reform is available on NESA Curriculum Reform where you can sign up for regular updates and the department’s Curriculum Reform.
Preparing for a new K–6 syllabus
Preparing for a new syllabus includes guidance on planning and preparation in the year prior to implementing a new K–6 syllabus including:
- Preparing for a new syllabus – K–6 teachers
- Preparing for a new syllabus – assistant principals
- Preparing for a new syllabus – AP, C&I
- Preparing for a new syllabus – principals
Research toolkit
Text-based protocols
Department approved elective courses (Stage 5)
Syllabus information for school leaders
Keep up to date – Key learning areas
Access the latest resources, professional learning and support by stage and key learning area. More key learning areas will be added as their pages are updated.
Statewide staffrooms
Statewide staffrooms are set up in Microsoft Teams for expert advice, resources and professional learning, on topics including NSW Curriculum Reform.
