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The evolution of science education


Science education has significantly changed in Australia in the last 20 years. Prior to 2000, science education was focused on providing explanations for the scientific phenomena that students might observe in their everyday life.

Read the report and access experts' insights on the evolution of science education.

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A broad selection that caters for differentiated learning, with trusted and appropriately levelled content that’s supported by an array of engaging and comprehensive digital support and assessment tools.

Trust and quality. Oxford University Press was voted Secondary Publisher of the Year 2017 and 2018.

Accessible language and appropriately levelled content for differentiated learning provide access points for struggling students and enough depth to keep advanced students going.

Senior Science resources provide a spotlight on exam preparation to support teachers and students in the new external assessment landscape.

What do teachers say about Oxford's Science resources?

“The Oxford Science resources are clear, well set-out and so easy to use. Students love that there isn't a large amount of extraneous information on each double page spread… and are able to stay on task much easier when they know that there is a manageable amount of information to absorb. This has improved their transfer knowledge and ability to contribute positively to class discussions.”

– Head of Middle School Science, Haileybury (VIC)

“…provides ideas and resources for practical activities and provides questions that can be incorporated into tests. Provides students with accessible content and worksheets that offer a good level of revision for the topics covered in class. The arrangement of content with one concept per spread contains a good level of information without overwhelming students.”

– Science Teacher, John Forrest Secondary College (WA) on Oxford Science

“The resources are excellent… the impact is high as the teachers can easily use the resources and the students find the curriculum well-structured and easy to follow”


– Head of Science, Fremantle College (WA) on Oxford Science

“…aligns with the curriculum and has support sheets for students at all levels, which consolidates their learning... practical activities provided have increased students’ engagement”


– Head of learning Area – Science, Halls Head College (WA) on Oxford Science

In May 2022, an updated version of Australian Curriculum Science for Years 7–10 (known as Version 9.0) was released by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).

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Oxford Science
Years 7–10

Australian Curriculum (version 9.0)

Oxford Science 7–10 Australian Curriculum has been developed to meet the requirements of version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum Science across Years 7–10.

The series makes science accessible to students with differing levels of understanding, increasing engagement by giving learners opportunities to achieve success at their individual skill level.


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Oxford Science Australian Curriculum

Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective
Units 1–4 (Third edition)

The new Queensland Senior Biology syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.

In an updated two-volume edition, Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.

You can trust our expert Queensland authors and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to implement the new Queensland Senior Biology syllabus. We’ve got your covered.
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Biology for Queensland

Chemistry for Queensland
Units 1–4

The new Queensland Senior Chemistry syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.

Our brand new two-volume series, Chemistry for Queensland provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.

You can trust our expert Queensland authors and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to implement the new Queensland Senior Chemistry syllabus. We’ve got your covered.
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Chemistry for Queensland

New Century Physics for Queensland
Units 1–4 (Third edition)

The new Queensland Senior Physics syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.

In an updated two-volume edition, New Century Physics for Queensland provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.

You can trust our expert Queensland author and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to implement the new Queensland Senior Physics syllabus. We’ve got your covered.
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New Century Physics for Queensland

Psychology for Queensland
Units 1–4

Psychology will be offered as a Senior Science subject in Queensland for the fist time. The new syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.

Our brand new two-volume series, Psychology for Queensland provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.

You can trust our expert Queensland authors and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to implement the new Queensland Senior Psychology syllabus. We’ve got your covered.
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Psychology for Queensland

Oxford Insight Science
Stages 4 & 5 2E

NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum

Oxford Insight Science for NSW 2E provides a clear pathway to Stage 6 success across a range of thorough, accessible and engaging Student books, Skills and activity books and digital resources. The series provides a scaffolded approach to skill development in Stages 4 and 5 and offers unparalleled assessment support for students of all abilities.
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Oxford Insight Science for NSW Stage 4 2E
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Oxford Insight Science for NSW Stage 5 2E
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Chemistry for VCE
Units 1–4

Chemistry for VCE has been written specifically for the new VCE Chemistry Study Design 2023-2027. Forget irrelevant content, this brand new series provides more opportunities to apply and extend understanding of Key Knowledge and Skills.
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Chemistry for VCE

Biology for VCE
Units 1–4

Biology for VCE is a new series that provides everything you need for assessment success. The series includes Student books, Student workbooks and a suite of digital resources, assessment tools and exam preparation materials.
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Biology for VCE Units 1 & 2
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Biology for VCE Units 3 & 4
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Oxford Science
Years 7–10

Victorian Curriculum

Oxford Science Victorian Curriculum is a complete print and digital Science package that provides a scaffolded approach to Science Inquiry Skill development and application questions. Prepare your students for success in the Senior Sciences from day one of Year 7.
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Oxford Science 7 Victorian Curriculum
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Oxford Science 8 Victorian Curriculum
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Oxford Science 9 Victorian Curriculum
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Oxford Psychology
Units 1–4 (Third edition)

VCE

The third edition of Oxford Psychology has been fully revised to match the VCE Psychology 2016/2017–2021 Study Design.

It includes new and enhanced print and digital content as well as authoritative, accurate and up-to-date research in psychology.


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Oxford Psychology VCE Units 1 + 2
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Oxford Psychology VCE Units 3 + 4
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Oxford Psychology VCE

Oxford Science
Years 7–10

Western Australian Curriculum

Oxford Science provides a complete science teaching and learning program with focus on clear and precise concept development across a range of print, digital and blended resources.


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Oxford Science 7 Western Australian Curriculum
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Oxford Science 8 Western Australian Curriculum
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Oxford Science 9 Western Australian Curriculum
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Oxford Science 10 Western Australian Curriculum
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Oxford Science Western Australian Curriculum

In May 2022, an updated version of Australian Curriculum Science for Years 7–10 (known as Version 9.0) was released by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).

We are here to help you plan and to support you with:

Teacher Guides

Professional development events

Sample resources

Oxford Science
Years 7–10

Australian Curriculum (version 9.0)

Oxford Science 7–10 Australian Curriculum has been developed to meet the requirements of version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum Science across Years 7–10.

The series makes science accessible to students with differing levels of understanding, increasing engagement by giving learners opportunities to achieve success at their individual skill level.


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Oxford Science Australian Curriculum

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