HSC support materials
NSW HSC (Stage 6) Syllabuses, Support Materials and Examination Resources
- NSW Stage 6 Mathematics syllabus review and development (PDF)
- Outcomes and directions to assist consultation on the national curriculum in Mathematics Kâ12
- Published 31 August 2009
A3 HSC Multiple-choice answer sheet and writing booklet
- A3 multiple-choice answer sheet and writing booklet
- Generic (non-course specific) examples of the A3 multiple-choice answer sheet and writing booklet to be used in 2008 for Information Processes and Technology, General Mathematics and Mathematics are available.
- HSC multiple-choice answer sheet (PDF)
- HSC multiple-choice writing booklet (PDF)
- Published 25 July 2008
HSC Events and exams
- These timetables are available from the Dates and Events section
- HSC Examination Timetable
- HSC Event Timetable
- HSC Languages Speaking Examinations Timetable
- HSC â Important Dates for Practical Submissions/Marking
Distinction Courses
- HSC Distinction Courses - An Information Booklet
- The aim of this booklet is to provide an introduction to the Board of Studies' Distinction Courses. Potential students, their parents, teachers and other interested people can all use this booklet to find out what Distinction Courses are, who can study them, what is involved, and what it is like to study them.
- Information booklet (PDF, 9 pages, 188 KB)
- Information booklet (Word, 9 pages, 96 KB)
- Distinction Courses 2010
- In 2010 the Distinction Course in Philosophy will be offered by distance education through the University of New England.
- Completed application forms and student profiles must be returned to the Office of the Board of Studies through the school principal. This information should be received by the Office no later than 27 November 2009.
- More information on distinction courses, including an application for entry to distinction course study in 2010.
HSC Resources and Textbooks
- HSC Resources and Textbooks
- This document provides a subject by subject guide to resources and textbooks that are available to support the New HSC.
- PDF (34 pages - 240 KB)
- MS Word 98 (34 pages - 260 KB)
- Updated April 2007
- Higher School Certificate 2002 Update
- Provides information, updates and links to resources relating to the 2002 Higher School Certificate.
- Stage 6 English Forum
- 7-8 March 1998
- In its HSC White Paper, Securing Their Future, the Government recognises the urgent need to redevelop the Higher School Certificate English curriculum.
- A key element in the Review and Consultation Phase of the Syllabus Development Process for Stage 6 English was the Stage 6 English Forum. The purpose of the Forum was to seek advice on the future development and directions of Stage 6 English courses, including advice on the merits of the options of offering Literature as a separate course or of offering Extension English that would include Literature.
- Securing Their Future Newsletter No. 16
- also contains important answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the New HSC.
- Published 27 August 1999
- Setting standards for the New HSC
- Published in Board Bulletin Vol 9 No 6, September 2000
Rules and Procedures for 2009 Higher School Certificate Candidates
- This booklet outlines the rules and procedures for the 2009 Higher School Certificate.
- Rules and Procedures for 2009 HSC Candidates (PDF, 21 pages, 155 KB)
- Published 1 December 2008
Studying for the NSW Higher School Certificate â Information Booklet for Year 10 Students, 2009
- This booklet is for Year 10 students who are planning their Year 11 and Year 12 studies. It will also help anyone returning to school to finish Year 11 and Year 12.
- The information contained in this booklet is accurate at the time of publication. Schools will be notified of any changes to the rules and requirements.
- You should always check the Board of Studies website for the most up-to-date advice. Subscribe by email to Board of Studies News or NewsAtBOS on Twitter.
- Studying for the NSW HSC â Information Booklet for Year 10 Students, 2009 (PDF)
- Published 30 July 2009
Syllabus Resources
- HSC Course Descriptions
- Also available in Word format
- Updated July 2009
- Frequently Asked Questions about the New HSC syllabuses
- Read answers to frequently asked questions. Now that schools are preparing to implement the New HSC syllabuses questions on aspects of the curriculum and its implementation are being raised with Board officers attending conferences, forums and meetings with principals and teachers. We will maintain this page during the implementation phase so that teachers are provided with accurate and timely information. This information will be updated regularly as further questions arise.
- Securing Their Future Newsletter No. 16
- Contains important answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the New HSC.
- Published 27 August 1999
- Change to the format of the Higher School Certificate Italian and Spanish Extension Examination Papers from 2005
- Read the full details in the February 2005 edition of the Board Bulletin Volume 14 Number 1 (BOS 09/05)
- Italian Extension - Exam paper front page (PDF, 1 page, 28 KB)
- Spanish Extension - Exam paper front page (PDF, 1 page, 27 KB)
Assessment Resources
- Assessment - A Standards-Referenced Approach
- Resources for Staff Development, July 2000
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The Board of Studies provides this package as an aid to schools in implementing assessment and reporting for the New HSC. Schools will be able to use this material in a number of settings: staff meetings, faculty meetings and parent information evenings.
The package contains four sections. Each can be delivered separately within a 20-30 minute period, allowing some time for discussion. Individual slides or groups of slides can form the basis of a discussion. The four sections address the four key questions on assessment and reporting in the New HSC:
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- How is a standards-referenced approach used in the New HSC? (PDF, 340 KB)
- PowerPoint version (1.5 MB)
- What principles guide assessment in the New HSC Examination? (PDF, 340 KB)
- PowerPoint version (408 KB)
- How are these principles applied in the specimen papers? (PDF, 340 KB)
- PowerPoint version (340 KB)
- What is required in school assessment programs? (PDF, 1.6 MB)
- PowerPoint version (340 KB)
- Assessment support for the New HSC
- PDF (20 pages, 176 KB)
- It contains -
- Introduction
- Board of Studies Requirements for Internal Assessment
- Moving to a Standards-referenced Approach
- Developing an Assessment Program for a Standards-referenced Approach
- Designing Assessment Tasks Using the Examination and Assessment Supplement
- A Glossary of Key Words
- Some frequently asked questions about assessment in the New Higher School Certificate (PDF, 4 pages, 28 KB)
- Word version (archived in Zip format)
- The New Higher School Certificate will result in changes to assessment practice, but these changes will occur over several years commencing in 2001. The following frequently asked questions deal with changes to assessment practice.
- Setting standards for the New HSC
- Published in Board Bulletin Vol 9 No 6, September 2000
- Principles for Developing Marking Guidelines for the New HSC Examinations in a Standards-Referenced Framework
- Published in Board Bulletin Vol 9 No 3, May 2000
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