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The curriculum offers all students a broad education that makes links within and across learning
areas, provides for coherent transitions, and opens up pathways to further learning.
The New Zealand Curriculum, p. 9
The coherence principle is one of eight principles in The New Zealand Curriculum that provide a
foundation for schools' decision making. Connections, transitions, and pathways are important
components of this principle.
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students were provided with clear learning pathways and progressions that allowed for
a smooth transition into and through the school, and on to intermediate or secondary school
classroom teachers ascertained students prior learning and experience and established
links to this
an effective curriculum tracking system was used to monitor the learning of individuals
and groups
individual students learning pathways were clearly documented and monitored by the
careers department throughout the students time at secondary school
students were appropriately supported to meet learning goals included in their individual
careers/education plans
a dean followed a year group through their time at secondary school to foster a
coherent approach to knowing and meeting students needs
all teachers of a particular class met regularly to coordinate their approach for individual
learners