The Curriculum at Key Stage 3
The Objectives of the Northern Ireland Curriculum are to provide relevant learning experiences which help each young person to develop as an individual, a contributor to society, the economy and the environment.
It is intended that Subject strands within and across Areas of Learning will be linked more explicitly and effectively than in the past, in order to facilitate better learning.
Area of Learning | Contributing Subjects |
|---|---|
| LANGUAGE and LITERACY | English, including Media Education |
| MATHEMATICS and NUMERACY | Mathematics, including Financial Capability |
| SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | Science, Technology and Design Information & Communication Technology |
| ENVIRONMENT and SOCIETY | History, Geography, Business Studies |
| THE ARTS | Art and Design, Music, Drama |
| MODERN LANGUAGES | French, Spanish, German |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | Physical Education |
| RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Religious Education is provided in accordance with legal requirements. |
SKILLS and CAPABILITIES
The following Skills and Capabilities will be explicitly developed through all Areas of learning in the Curriculum:
- Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
- Personal and Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Application of Number
- Information and Communications Technology