Contents

• Introduction
  
• Rationale
  
• Syllabus Structure
  
• Features of the Syllabus
  

HISTORY (Mandatory)

• Aim
  
• Objectives
  
• Outcomes - Stage 4
  
• Outcomes - Stage 5
  
• Values and Attitudes
  

Content - History (Mandatory)

• Content Overview
  
• Stage 4 Topics
  
• Stage 4 Skills
  
• Stage 5 Topics
  
• Stage 5 Skills
  
• Prior Learning in Australian History

HISTORY (Elective)

• Aim
  
• Objectives
  
• Outcomes - Stage 4
  
• Outcomes - Stage 5
  
• Values and Attitudes
  

Content - History (Elective)

• Topics - Stages 4-5
  
• Skills - Stage 4
  
• Skills - Stage 5
  

Assessment
Assessment (Mandatory and Elective Courses)

• Principles of Effective Assessment
  
• Planning Assessment

The School Certificate

• Course Performance Descriptors
  
• The School Certificate Test

Glossary