Notice information
- Topic
- Curriculum, Curriculum reform
- Learning Area
- English, Mathematics
- Stages
- Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4), Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6), Stage 4 (Years 7 and 8), Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10)
Official notice
New English and Mathematics 3-10 syllabuses
The Digital Curriculum has now published new English and Mathematics 3–10 syllabuses.
- Effective
- Immediately
- Reference
- NESA 31/22
Who needs to read this?
- Principals
- Curriculum coordinators
- Deputy principals
- Assistant principals
- Primary and/or secondary teachers
The new English and Mathematics 3–10 syllabuses are now available on the Digital Curriculum:
Schools can plan and prepare to teach the new 3–10 syllabuses in 2023.
The new 3–10 syllabuses will be taught in NSW schools from 2024.
Key features:
- A stronger progression of learning across the early and middle years, building on the new English and Mathematics K–2 syllabuses.
- Prioritising essential knowledge, understanding and skills.
- In English, a continued focus on studying quality texts as well as a more explicit approach to teaching writing so students learn and regularly practise the skills needed to create written texts.
- In English, a greater focus on students reading regularly to enhance reading fluency and build vocabulary, contributing to improved writing and use of language.
- In Mathematics, a more explicit focus on ‘working mathematically’ where students communicate reasoning, understanding and fluency, and engage in problem solving.
- In Mathematics 7–10, a new flexible Core-Paths structure empowers teachers to tailor programs to meet students’ needs and encourages student aspirations.
- Content better prepares students for their Year 11 and 12 courses, as well as post-school skills and pathways.
Schools have access to support materials including teaching advice on the Digital Curriculum to assist with implementation. More resources will be made available over time as well as online, accredited professional development on NESA’s online learning hub.