Stronger HSC Standards Reforms Presentation - Port Macquarie

The Stronger HSC Standards Reforms presentation is designed to provide teachers and executives with up to date knowledge and understanding of the recent HSC reforms.

The presentation will cover:

• Minimum literacy and numeracy standard from 2020
• Regular review cycle of syllabuses provided online
• New courses, starting with Science Extension for Year 12, 2019
• Guidelines for effective school-based assessment
• Redesigned HSC exam questions to assess depth and application
• Research and expand use of computer-based assessments
• Common scale for mathematics courses

Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the reforms with colleagues and record their group’s questions and comments. Some questions may be responded to at the conclusion of the discussion groups. Questions and comments will be used to provide feedback for NESA.

Standard Descriptors addressed: 6.2.2 and 7.4.2