A report released by NSW State Government, authored by Professor Geoff Masters says that the syllabus from Kindergarten to Year 12 is too dense and inflexible for teachers to meet the learning needs of students.

The report said the current syllabus is “insufficiently focused” on knowledge and skills required for further learning, life and work, specially for senior students.

The interim report proposed to reduce the number of subjects offered in senior years and induce wide variability in students’ levels of attainment.

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