2026 STANSW Meet the Markers Extended
20 March, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm AEDT
Mark Like a Senior Judge. Transform Your Teaching Approach
When: In-person, Friday 20 March, 2026
Venue: Chifley College Senior Campus Mt Druitt
Purpose:
This full-day, in-person event provides HSC Science Teachers with deep, collaborative professional development that moves beyond 2025 exam-specific analysis. The goal is to fundamentally shift your teaching approach by giving you a simulated marker experience and a macroscopic understanding of the entire HSC assessment process.
Audience:
NSW Stage 6 (Year 11-12) Science Teachers (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, EES, Investigating Science, Science Extension), particularly those seeking to master HSC standards and improve student performance, regardless of their prior marking experience.
Key Components:
- Understand the Process: Exclusive NESA-focused session on how the HSC exam is built, moderated, and judged.
- Apply the Standards: Subject-specific, collaborative session where you unpack band descriptors and marking criteria using sample materials.
- Shift Your Strategy: Learn high-impact teaching methods from expert teachers to prepare students to achieve top bands.
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Optional, limited-capacity Sydney Zoo Experience (Breakfast & Animal Encounter).
View Program Here
2026 Meet the Markers of the 2025 Exam Analysis Online Dates
- Wed 11 March, 4:30 – 7pm – Investigating Science Exam Analysis
- Thu 12 March, 4:30 – 7pm – Chemistry Exam Analysis
- Mon 16 March, 4:30 – 7pm – Science Extension Exam Analysis
- Tue 17 March, 4:30 – 7pm – Physics Exam Analysis
- Wed 18 March, 4:30 – 7pm – Biology Exam Analysis
- Thu 19 March, 4:30 – 7pm – Earth and Environmental Science Exam Analysis
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| Price includes GST per ticket | |
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| Full Price/ Non-Members | $420 | |
| School Members | $340 | |
| Individual Members | $270 | |
| Student Members | $80 |
This event provides 5.5 hours of professional learning and falls under the Priority Area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum. As part of NESA maintenance of accreditation requirements, teachers may record this learning in their NESA online account or their own personal log.
Standard Descriptors addressed: 2, 3, 5 and 6
