A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE NEW NSW ENGLISH & MATHEMATICS SYLLABUSES

Click on the link for a brief overview of the new syllabuses from AIS (Australian Independent Schools) NSW

Here's a PPT prepared by Nicki Tainsh as a discussion starter for our exploration of the new NSW syllabus documents. Click here to download.

In this PPT or Principal Think Tank members share a few ideas about what's important for school principals to keep I mind for leadership of curriculum implementation in general. .

READING COMPREHENSION: A summary version of an outstanding chapter by Duke, Pearson et al outlines 10 essential elements of reading comprehension. Click here to download

ENGLISH

READING: Understanding how the brain engages with and makes meaning from print  is critically important for all teachers. This blog from Bronwyn Parkin from PETAA is a gem.

READING:  This report reviews research on decodable books as to whether or not their use really does improve reading outcomes. A very interesting read. Click here to download

MATHEMATICS
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GO TO THE PAGE OF OUR 2019 ROUND AT GEPS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BIG IDEAS IN NUMBER