Curriculum Trends across Australia in 2000 - State by State

ACACA Compulsory Years of Schooling Group

Published by the Board of Studies NSW for the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Certification Authorities (ACACA)


South Australia

2. Middle Years of Schooling (Years 5-8)

2.1 How does your state/territory define the 'middle years'?

 

The draft South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability Framework defines the ‘Middle Years Band’ as years 6-9. The framework describes the characteristics of learners in this band in order to assist teachers to shape curriculum delivery appropriate to the needs of these learners.