NGSA - independent subject foundations study materials
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NGSA - independent subject foundations study plan

NGSA - independent subject foundations · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 5 hours per week

Week 1

Grade6 number, proportional reasoning, measurement and data

  • Review Grade6 number, proportional reasoning, measurement and data using the mapped guide and reference terms.

  • Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

Your checkpoint

A checked study log for Grade6 number, proportional reasoning, measurement and data, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 2

English language, reading and meaningful grammar

  • Review English language, reading and meaningful grammar using the mapped guide and reference terms.

  • Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

Your checkpoint

A checked study log for English language, reading and meaningful grammar, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 3

Primary science: living systems, matter, energy, Earth and evidence

  • Review Primary science: living systems, matter, energy, Earth and evidence using the mapped guide and reference terms.

  • Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

Your checkpoint

A checked study log for Primary science: living systems, matter, energy, Earth and evidence, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 4

Primary social studies: community, place, history and responsible evidence

  • Review Primary social studies: community, place, history and responsible evidence using the mapped guide and reference terms.

  • Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

Your checkpoint

A checked study log for Primary social studies: community, place, history and responsible evidence, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 5

Grade6 number, proportional reasoning, measurement and data

  • Review Grade6 number, proportional reasoning, measurement and data using the mapped guide and reference terms.

  • Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

Your checkpoint

A checked study log for Grade6 number, proportional reasoning, measurement and data, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 6

English language, reading and meaningful grammar

  • Review English language, reading and meaningful grammar using the mapped guide and reference terms.

  • Attempt relevant questions before reading answers and explain the distinction or calculation.

Your checkpoint

A checked study log for English language, reading and meaningful grammar, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 7

Grade6 number, proportional reasoning, measurement and data & English language, reading and meaningful grammar & Primary science: living systems, matter, energy, Earth and evidence & Primary social studies: community, place, history and responsible evidence

  • Apply the cases before reading model responses.

  • Retest recurring errors with a mixed set and compare preparation with the actual syllabus.

Your checkpoint

A checked study log for Grade6 number, proportional reasoning, measurement and data, English language, reading and meaningful grammar, Primary science: living systems, matter, energy, Earth and evidence, Primary social studies: community, place, history and responsible evidence, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Week 8

Grade6 number, proportional reasoning, measurement and data & English language, reading and meaningful grammar & Primary science: living systems, matter, energy, Earth and evidence & Primary social studies: community, place, history and responsible evidence

  • Apply the cases before reading model responses.

  • Retest recurring errors with a mixed set and compare preparation with the actual syllabus.

Your checkpoint

A checked study log for Grade6 number, proportional reasoning, measurement and data, English language, reading and meaningful grammar, Primary science: living systems, matter, energy, Earth and evidence, Primary social studies: community, place, history and responsible evidence, with supporting reasoning and unresolved questions.

Milestones

Week 2: Explain the principal concepts using evidence rather than memorized option positions.

Week 5: Apply subject concepts to cases and identify assumptions and limits.

Week 8: Review mixed performance and the exact current qualification requirements.