GOOD HISTORY NSW STAGES 4 & 5
Good History has been built to reflect the new History
7–10 syllabus for New South Wales with an emphasis
on helping students develop historical understanding,
skills in inquiry, and critical analysis. It aims to foster
a deep appreciation of historical events, figures, and
themes that have shaped both Australia and the
broader world.
It emphasises the development of skills such as
historical research, analysis of primary and secondary
sources, and the ability to construct well-supported
historical arguments. It seeks to engage students in
exploring diverse perspectives and understanding
the complexities of historical narratives.
Students are empowered to develop new
capabilities, while teachers can measure progress
and set tasks appropriate for each student.
Historical concepts and skills are unpacked and
modelled in the History How-to, providing scaffolding
for students at all entry points as well as opportunities
for differentiated instruction.
This ready-reference
toolkit also includes a step-by-step guide to
formulating good questions, undertaking research,
and communicating findings from the historical
inquiry process.
KEY FEATURES:
– Learning ladder: A syllabus-aligned rubric that drives all questioning
throughout the textbook, helping teachers and students easily track progress
against historical concepts, knowledge and understanding.
– Key individuals: Profiles of significant, female figures in addition to a focus on
the roles women played within societies and movements.
– End-of-chapter Historical inquiries: Scaffolded guide to formulate and
answer key questions, these can be used as formative tasks or adapted into
assessments, encouraging synthesis and application of learning.
– First Nations Peoples’ experiences of colonisation: Presented from First
Peoples’ perspectives, the rich content gives students a better understanding
of how the past connects with the present and supports teachers in delivering
quality content more confidently.
– HOW TO section at the end of the book linked to each spread – detailed
explanations and examples of historical concepts and skills.
FOR TEACHERS WE OFFER:
• all of the student digital assets: eBook to support ease of navigation and access, a selection of ClickView‘s engaging, curriculum-aligned videos*, worksheets, multiple-choice quizzes for every content section, and spoken audio overlay
• a differentiated teaching program for each unit
• suggested answers for all textbook questions (Learning Ladder, Multiple Choice Quiz and Worksheet)
• worksheet templates allow for more scaffolding or additional stretch
• syllabus mapping
• teacher dashboard
(*note: requires a school subscription to ClickView to access.)
*Teacher Digital Access is available to adopting schools only:
Your Matilda sales representative can provide complimentary access to schools purchasing class sets or booklisting, where minimum order requirements are met. Contact your Matilda rep to discuss.
TESTIMONIALS:
Bethany College- Evan Woollam
The Department loves the "Good" History and Geo books!
Staff at
Punchbowl Boys High School
"We love Good History textbooks because the text and layout is engaging and accessible for our students."
GOOD GEOGRAPHY NSW STAGES 4 & 5
The NSW Geography syllabus 7-10 gives teachers the opportunity to include exciting, contemporary, and engaging studies and issues that can be investigated through individual, group or whole-class learning.
KEY FEATURES:
– Structured student activities based on student outcomes and geographical concepts.
– Structured Thinking Geographically end-of-topic activities.
– Wide range of geographical tools embedded throughout the texts accompany specific instructional spreads and practice activities designed to teach students to recognise and interpret the tools specified in the syllabus. Ancillary materials provide additional activities to extend learning.
– HOW TO section at the end of the book linked to each spread – detailed explanations of concepts and key geographical tools and skills.
FOR TEACHERS WE OFFER*:
• all of the student digital assets: eBook to support ease of navigation and access, a selection of ClickView‘s engaging, curriculum-aligned videos, worksheets, multiple-choice quizzes for every content section, and spoken audio overlay
• a differentiated teaching program for each unit
• suggested answers for all textbook questions (Learning Ladder, Multiple Choice Quiz, Worksheets and Inquiry tasks)
• worksheets and support for Mapping Skills (Topographic, Choropleth, Contour, Flowline etc); Graphs & Statistics; Fieldwork; Spatial Technologies and Visual representation)
• syllabus mapping and scope and sequence
• teacher dashboard
•scaffolds and marking rubrics
*Teacher Digital Access is available to adopting schools only:
Your Matilda sales representative can provide complimentary access to schools purchasing class sets or booklisting, where minimum order requirements are met.
Contact your Matilda rep to discuss.
TESTIMONIALS:
Barker College- Joelene Augustine
"I found this textbook incredibly user-friendly and enjoyable to work with. The programming process was straightforward, and the videos and worksheets were engaging and well-designed to support learning. I particularly appreciated the clear differentiation provided for each lesson in the Learning Ladders, which made it easy to cater to a range of student needs. After many years of teaching in South Africa, this textbook has been invaluable in helping me familiarise myself with the Australian Curriculum and the new Geography syllabus, giving me confidence as I plan and deliver lessons."
Dubbo Christian School - David Janetzki
I have really enjoyed preparing things using the Stage 4 Geography resources. Very well put together.
David Brennan- Wollongong HS
I love the format and thought that has gone into this resource – well done to the team.
Belmont Christian- Paul Barns
We've had a look at the Good Geography textbook and we love it.
HSIE Department - Marsden Park Anglican College
"We are enjoying getting into the Good Geo textbooks, and the learning ladder is an amazing tool, plus having ClickView within the textbook makes for seamless integration!" Love it!"
| Product | ISBN | Publication Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good History NSW Stage 4 Student Book + Digital | 9780655093428 | Sept. 2025 | $90.00 |
| Good History NSW Stage 4 Student Digital Access | 9780655093435 | Nov. 2025 | $30.00 |
| Good History NSW Stage 4 Teacher Digital Access | *Contact your rep | *Contact your rep | |
| Good Geography NSW Stage 4 Student Book + Digital | 9780655093473 | Sept. 2025 | $90.00 |
| Good Geography NSW Stage 4 Student Digital Access | 9780655093480 | Sept. 2025 | $30.00 |
| Good Geography NSW Stage 4 Teacher Digital Access | *Contact your rep | *Contact your rep | |
| Good History NSW Stage 5 Student Book + Digital | 9780655093527 | Dec. 2025 | $90.00 |
| Good History NSW Stage 5 Student Digital Access | 9780655093534 | Dec. 2025 | $30.00 |
| Good History NSW Stage 5 Teacher Digital Access | *Contact your rep | *Contact your rep | |
| Good Geography NSW Stage 5 Student Book + Digital | 9780655093572 | Jan. 2026 | $90.00 |
| Good Geography NSW Stage 5 Student Digital Access | 9780655093589 | Jan. 2026 | $30.00 |
| Good Geography NSW Stage 5 Teacher Digital Access | *Contact your rep | *Contact your rep | |
| *Teacher Digital Access is available to adopting schools only. Your Matilda sales representative can provide complimentary access to schools purchasing class sets or booklisting, where minimum order requirements are met. Matilda rep details are listed below. |
Contact your Sales Manager below for further information:
Sabika Cummins
North-west NSW, Qld & NT
sabikacummins@matildaed.com.au
0487 711 468
Narelle Macdonald
South-west NSW & ACT
narellemacdonald@matildaed.com.au
0403 721 345