Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)

The Australian Curriculum is being developed progressively. The Foundation to Year 10 Australian Curriculum for English, mathematics, science and history is now available. This includes curriculum content supported with elaborations; and achievement standards supported with work samples.

View the Australian Curriculum: English.

Mapping the Australian Curriculum

Mapping the Australian Curriculum: English is an online resource which will help teachers identify areas they may choose to focus on as they become familiar with the Australian Curriculum for English, mathematics, science and history. This advisory support resource provides an overview of each Australian Curriculum area and makes clear the key differences between the K-10 Syllabus and the content (descriptions) of the new curriculum.

Support to assist schools to become familiar with the Australian Curriculum

ACARA has developed the following information resources for the Australian Curriculum:

• Information sheets
• Learning Area information sheets
• A brochure providing an overview for general audiences

Scope and sequence: English

The Australian Curriculum: English scope and sequence provides an overview of the content for each year.

English glossary

Glossary of terms from the Australian Curriculum: English.

Presentations of key messages about the Australian Curriculum

Australian Curriculum Presentations have been developed to assist curriculum leaders with the presentation of key messages about the Australian Curriculum.

Videos to assist teachers with the Australian Curriculum: English

An introduction to the development of the Australian Curriculum: English

A guided tour of the Australian Curriculum: English