23 March 2021
Children in the early years of primary school will be taught to use phonics to sound out words as they learn to read and encouraged to practise by reading a special type of book under a new literacy syllabus proposed by the NSW Education Standards Authority.
In maths, there will be more focus on ensuring students understand how they arrive at an answer, which is known as mathematical reasoning."
Grammar and punctuation provides rhythm and structure that make words sing. When students understand how sentences work and how punctuation shapes meaning, they gain the power to express themselves clearly, confidently and creatively.
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