Syllabus
QSA syllabuses are "low-definition" documents that prescribe essential coverage and standards; at the same time, they allow teachers to exercise their professional judgment to shape and modify teaching and assessment.
The syllabus describes the objectives, course organisation and assessment for the subject.
The subject guide gives a brief overview of the subject.
Work programs
Work programs detail how individual schools intend to implement the syllabus. They are submitted by schools as part of the quality-assurance process for senior subjects.
The following resources are provided to help schools develop work programs.
- Work program requirements (PDF, 103 kB)
- Work program review checklist (DOC, 307 kB)
- New Sample work program (PDF, 236 kB)
To amend a work program, complete the following form and insert it at the front of the work program before uploading to the QSA website.
Teaching & learning
The following advice, guidelines and resources should be considered when developing and implementing a course of study.
- Advice on drafting of student assessment responses (PDF, 128 kB)
- Composite classes (PDF, 126 kB)
- Developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives (PDF, 123 kB)
- Embedding educational equity in the course of study (PDF, 122 kB)
- Examples of mathematics in the course of study (PDF, 258 kB)
- New Learning experiences and sample resources (PDF, 133 kB)
- New Reference materials (PDF, 146 kB)
Assessment
Designing and evaluating assessment instruments
This advice assists and supports schools with designing and evaluating their assessment program and in implementing the assessment requirements of this syllabus.
- Designing effective assessment instruments for Authority and Authority-registered subjects (PDF, 190 kB)
- Quality assuring senior assessment instruments: A tool for schools (DOC, 275 kB)
More information
Email seo@qsa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3864 0375.
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Last updated: 8 March 2012