Notice information
- Topic
- Curriculum
- Learning Area
- Science
- Stages
- Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12)
Read information about errata in the new Biology Stage 6 Syllabus for implementation with Year 11 from 2018.
NESA recognises the importance of ensuring all syllabuses are of the highest standard. The following amendments are made to strengthen and clarify the content of the Biology syllabus.
Schools are advised of the following errata in the new Biology Stage 6 Syllabus for implementation with Year 11 from 2018.
Biology Syllabus Errata
Module | Topic | The following content will be amended: | The amended content is: |
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7 | Responses to Pathogens |
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| Cause and responses | Current Heading Cause and responses | Amended Heading Causes and Effects |
8 | Cause and responses |
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Effective immediately - Chemistry
NESA recognises the importance of ensuring all syllabuses are of the highest standard. The following amendments are made to strengthen and clarify the content of the Chemistry syllabus.
Schools are advised of the following errata in the new Chemistry Stage 6 Syllabus for implementation with Year 11 from 2018.
Chemistry Syllabus Errata
Module | Topic | The following content will be amended: | The amended content is: |
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7 | Reactions of Organic Acids and Bases |
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8 | Analysis of Organic Substances |
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Effective immediately - Physics
Following comprehensive consultation with physics academics and experienced physics teachers the following amendments are made to the formulae within the Physics Syllabus. These amendments ensure a consistent use of the formulae and will better prepare those students who intend to study physics at the tertiary level. NESA recognises the importance of ensuring all syllabuses are of the highest standard and are accurate.
Schools are advised of the following errata in the new Physics Stage 6 Syllabus for implementation with Year 11 from 2018.
Physics Syllabus Errata
Module | Topic | The following formulae will be amended: | The amended formulae are: |
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1 | Kinematics | | |
2 | Forces | | ![]() |
| Forces Acceleration and Energy | ![]() |
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2 & 6 | Forces Acceleration and Energy | | |
2 | Forces, Acceleration and Energy | | |
2 | Forces, Acceleration and Energy | | |
2 | Forces, Acceleration and Energy | | |
2 | Momentum, Energy and Simple Systems | | |
2 | Momentum, Energy and Simple Systems | | |
3 | Wave Properties | | The reference to ‘wave number’ and this formula and have been deleted |
3 | Ray Model of Light | | |
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| | Note: The following text is deleted – for the critical angle icof medium x |
3 | Thermodynamics | | |
4 | Electrostatics | | |
5 | Circular Motion |
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5 | Circular Motion |
| The following formula has been added |
5 | Circular Motion | | |
5 | Motion in Gravitational Fields | | |
5 | Motion in Gravitational Fields | | |
5 | Motion in Gravitational Fields | | |
5 | Motion in Gravitational Fields | | |
6 | Charged Particles, Conductors and Electric and Magnetic Fields | | |
6 | Charged Particles, Conductors and Electric and Magnetic Fields | | |
6 | The Motor Effect | | |
6 | The Motor Effect | | |
6 | Electromagnetic Induction | | ![]() |
6 | Applications of the Motor Effect | | |
7 | Light: Quantum Model | ![]() | |
7 | Light and Special Relativity | | |
Sample HSC examination questions | Please note that the sample questions for the HSC have been altered to reflect amendments made in these Physics errata. |
The amended Biology, Chemistry and Physics Stage 6 syllabuses and the associated amended Physics Formula Sheet and Data Sheet are available for download on the NESA website.
For more information, contact:
curriculum@nesa.nsw.edu.au