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Evaluation Criteria for K-6 Syllabuses
Science and Technology
Evaluation criteria are currently being developed by the Board of Studies to
guide project teams in the evaluation of K-6 syllabuses. In effect, the
criteria will be the terms of reference used to evaluate the syllabuses and
syllabus support documents. Consultation with key K-6 organisations on the
proposed criteria will take place this term.
When finalised, the criteria will assist the Board to undertake a consistent
and comprehensive approach to the evaluation of primary syllabus documents. The
evaluation of all K-6 syllabuses is to be undertaken in accordance with agreed
schedules and in keeping with the Board's syllabus development process. The
Board has determined that an evaluation of the Mathematics K-6 Syllabus will commence in 1999 and the Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus in
2000.
* Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus and Support Document (1991) -- released in 1991
Human Society and Its Environment
* Human Society and Its Environment K-6 Syllabus (1998) -- released in
1999
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
* Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Draft Syllabus (1992) -- a final syllabus is scheduled for release this term.
Creative and Practical Arts
* Music K-6 Syllabus (1984)
* Visual Arts K-6 Syllabus (1989).
The Creative Arts K-6 Draft Syllabus and its accompanying support document were
released to schools in December 1998 for consultation in 1999. The final
syllabus is scheduled for release at the end of 1999. It is important to
emphasise that schools and school systems are responsible for the
implementation of syllabuses. School systems have their own curriculum policies
governing both system-determined curriculum initiatives and priorities, and
their particular approach to the use of each Board syllabus.
If you would like further information regarding these items or K-6 curriculum matters in general, contact Margaret Malone, Inspector, Primary Education, ph (02) 9367 8199 or fax (02) 9367 8476.
From
time to time schools make enquiries regarding the current status of curriculum
documents. The following syllabus documents are the current public documents in
use in schools in each key learning area:
English
* English K-6 Syllabus (1998) - released in 1998
Mathematics
* Mathematics K-6 Syllabus (1989) - released in 1989
* Mathematics K-6 Outcomes and Indicators Addendum (1998) - released in 1998
Schools received copies of the Creative Arts K-6 Draft Syllabus and Creative
Arts K-6 Draft Support Documents in December 1998. These documents are
available for trialling during 1999. Thirty schools have been randomly selected
to trial these documents more intensively during Term 2, 1999.
All schools will receive a survey during Term 2 that will ask teachers to
comment on the effectiveness of the syllabus and support documents. Survey
responses will be used to amend the syllabus and support documents during Term
3.
Additional information about the Creative Arts K-6 Draft Syllabus, Creative Arts K-6 Draft Support Documents and the trialling and consultation of these documents may be obtained from Julie Stevens, Inspector, Creative Arts, Office of the Board of Studies, e-mail stevens@boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au, phone (02) 9367 8161, fax (02) 9367 8476.