11–12Agriculture 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Agriculture 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Agriculture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Agriculture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Participate in a practical investigation into the effect of a crop establishment factor on plant growth
Participate in sequencing steps in an investigation
Identify reasons variables are kept the same or changed in an investigation
Identify the data or information to be gathered
Identify methods to collect data
Select appropriate tools and equipment
Identify practices to improve safety in an investigation
Follow a plan to participate in an investigation
Contribute individually and/or collaboratively during an investigation
Obtain permission from others to work collaboratively or share equipment
Implement safe practices and follow safety rules
Apply ethical principles when participating in an investigation
Use tools and equipment appropriately
Record data and information
Participate in calculations using recorded data
Draw conclusions from data and information
Identify patterns and trends in data
Communicate information, results and conclusions