applying a range of mental strategies to aid computation, for example
- apracticalunderstandingofassociativityand
commutativity eg 2 × 7 × 5 = 7 × (2 × 5) = 70
- tomultiplyanumberby12,firstmultiplyby6and
then double the result
- tomultiplyanumberby13,firstmultiplythe
number by ten and then add 3 times the number
- todivideby20,firsthalvethenumberandthen
divide by 10
- apracticalunderstandingofthedistributivelaw
eg to multiply any number by 9 first multiply by 10 and then subtract the number
accept personal responsibility for maintenance of a safe working environment for the team
accept responsibility for maintenance of a safe working environment for themselves and others
accept specific roles in a team while planning and conducting investigations, communicating information and understanding and solving problems
accept that grief reactions can result from a range of experiences
adapt and develop strategies and procedures to investigate the world to make artworks
adapt texts for different purposes, audiences and contexts and articulate the effects on meaning
adding and subtracting directed numbers
adding and subtracting fractions using written methods
adding and subtracting time mentally using bridging strategies eg from 2:45 to 3:00 is 15 minutes and from 3:00 to 5:00 is 2 hours, so the time from 2:45 until 5:00 is 15 minutes + 2 hours = 2 hours 15 minutes
adding and subtracting time with a calculator using the ëdegrees, minutes, secondsí button
adding mixed numerals
adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals (for multiplication and division, limit operators to two- digits)
adopt and present a point of view
supported with evidence
adopt the role of an audience member when viewing art in various locations
(eg in school, gallery visits and web exhibitions)
analyse electronic and print sources of health information and describe specific cues that indicate their reliability and accurac
analyse geographical data using simple mathematics
analyse graphical displays to recognise features that may cause a misleading interpretation eg displaced zero, irregular scales
analyse influences and reasons why people choose to use or not use drugs
analyse their current levels of incidental and planned physical activity and discuss their adequacy for health and fitness
analyse their lifestyle over a typical week to plan and implement increased opportunities for physical activity
analyse three-dimensional structures in the environment to explain why they may be particular shapes eg buildings, packaging
analysing categorical data eg a survey of car colours
anticipate and/or respond to problems as they arise in practical situations
apply a design process that responds to needs and opportunities for each design project
apply a design process when developing quality solutions for each design project
apply angle and parallel line results to determine properties of two-dimensional shapes such as the square, rectangle, parallelogram, rhombus and trapezium
apply angle results to construct a pair of parallel lines using a ruler and a protractor, a ruler and a set square, or a ruler and a pair of compasses
apply criteria for success in decision making during the development of each design project
apply critical thinking in the consideration of proposals
apply different points of view as represented by the frames to interpretations and explanations of selected artworks
apply different points of view as represented by the frames to interpretations and explanations of selected artworks
apply directed numbers to calculations involving money and temperature
apply generalisations to solve geographical problems and make reasoned decisions, reflect on sequences of activities undertaken during learning and at the culmination of learning and propose ways of applying this learning to new learning situations
apply geometrical facts, properties and relationships to solve numerical problems such as finding unknown sides and angles in diagrams
apply geometrical facts, properties and relationships to solve problems such as finding unknown sides and angles in diagrams
apply group work and collaborative strategies to project development
apply mathematical concepts and computer based technologies to assist analysis of data and information
apply Pythagoras' theorem to solve problems involving perimeter and area
apply scientific processes to test the validity of ideas and theories
apply similarity to finding lengths in the environment where it is impractical to measure directly eg heights of trees, buildings
apply tests of divisibility mentally as an aid to calculation
apply the results of experimentation to designing and making when developing each design project
applying order of operations to simplify expressions
applying the unitary method to ratio problems
appreciate that a variety of family structures exist and have the potential to provide supportive and caring environments
appreciate that lifestyle behaviours which impact on health can be formed during childhood and adolescence
appreciate the contribution that participation in physical activity makes to the development of interpersonal skills
appreciate the value of preserving and conserving our heritage
ask historical questions
ask questions about how number patterns have been created and how they can be continued
ask questions about how number patterns have been created and how they can be continued
ask questions about international time relating to everyday life eg whether a particular soccer game can be watched live on television during normal waking hours
assess the legacy of the society or period for our world cultural heritage
assigning a probability of zero to events that are impossible and a probability of one to events that are certain
assigning probabilities to simple events by reasoning about equally likely outcomes eg the probability of a 5 resulting from the throw of a fair die is 1:6
associate electricity with energy transfer in a simple circuit
be responsible and ethical in the decisions made in the development and production of each design project
bisect an angle by applying geometrical properties
eg constructing a rhombus
bisect an interval by applying geometrical properties eg constructing a rhombus
calculating dimensions of similar figures using the
enlargement or reduction factor
calculating fractions, decimals and percentages of
quantities
calculating rates from given information eg 150 kilometres travelled in 2 hours
calculating speed given distance and time
calculating the surface area of rectangular and triangular prisms
calculating the volume of a prism given its
perpendicular height and the area of its cross-section
calculating the volume of prisms with cross-sections that are rectangular and triangular
calculating the volume of prisms with cross-sections that are simple composite figures that may be dissected into rectangles and triangles
categorise texts by content, genre, composer and purpose
check expansions and factorisations by performing the reverse process
check pattern descriptions by substituting further values
check pattern descriptions by substituting further values
check the reliability of gathered data and information by comparing them
with observations or information from other sources
checking solutions to equations by substituting
choose appropriate forms to display data
choose appropriate units of measurement based on the required degree of accuracy
choose the appropriate equivalent form for mental computation eg 10% of $40 is 1 of $40
choosing an appropriate scale in order to enlarge or reduce a diagram
choosing appropriate scales on the horizontal and vertical axes when drawing graphs
classify elements as metals or non-metals according to their common characteristics
classify features of the environment as physical or human elements
classify living things according to structural features and identify that they have patterns of similarities and differences
classifying solids on the basis of their properties
A polyhedron is a solid whose faces are all flat. A prism has a uniform polygonal cross-section. A cylinder has a uniform circular cross-section. A pyramid has a polygonal base and one further vertex (the apex).
A cone has a circular base and an apex.
All points on the surface of a sphere are a fixed distance from its centre.
classifying special quadrilaterals on the basis of their properties
collate information from a number of sources
collecting data using a random process
eg numbers from a page in a phone book, or from a random number function on a calculator
combine modes and describe their relationships in multimodal texts
communicate a logical argument/opinion in oral/written form to a variety of audiences, peers, teachers, parents and carers
communicate information appropriate to specified audiences
communicate key messages about being active and suggest simple strategies to assist others to recognise these benefits, eg multimedia presentations, pamphlets
compare and contrast different methods to solve a range of linear equations
compare rectangles with the same area and ask questions related to their perimeter such as whether they have the same perimeter
compare similarities and differences between sets of linear relationships (Reasoning)
eg y =3x, y =3x+2, y =3x−2
y=x, y=2x, y=3x y=−x, y=x
compare the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relationship to land and country
compare the Aboriginal experiences of colonisation with those of Indigenous peoples internationally
compare the perimeter of a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle with the circle's circumference to demonstrate that π > 3
compare the strengths and weaknesses of different forms of data display
compare two sets of data by finding the mean, mode and/or median, and range of both sets
compare various shapes with the same perimeter and ask questions related to their area such as whether they have the same area
comparing the Hindu-Arabic number system with number systems from different societies past and present
comparing times and calculating time differences between major cities of the world eg ëGiven that London is 10 hours behind Sydney, what time is it in London when it is 6:00 pm in Sydney?
compose a design folio for a specific audience in electronic format including features such as tabs, indents, headers and footers, margins and line and paragraph spacing and using appropriate layout and graphic design
compose a range of imaginative texts including narrative, poetry, instructions, scripts, advertisements and websites
compose and respond to factual, opinion, argumentative and persuasive texts
compose coherent, imaginative texts that use and explore students’ own experiences, thoughts and feelings and their imaginings
compose imaginative, factual and critical texts for different purposes, audiences and contexts
compose personal texts in literary forms such as narrative, poetry, speeches and scripts
compose single texts in limited time
compose texts that make connections with other texts, such as preparing promotional material for a film or book or writing a narration for a documentary
confirming, for various convex polyhedra, Eulerís formula
F+V=E+2
relating the number of faces (F), the number of vertices (V) and the number of edges (E)
consider short-term and long-term consequences of design in the design process
consider the degree of accuracy needed when making measurements in practical situations
consider the size of the sample when making predictions about the population
consider:
– what do I already know/understand?
– what skills do I bring to this inquiry?
– what written and graphical resources do I already have?
construct a directed number sentence to represent a real situation (
construct a pair of perpendicular lines using a ruler and a protractor, a ruler and a set square, or a ruler and a pair of compasses
construct a personal meaning of health by exploring a range of community and accepted definitions
construct and draw circuits to show transfer of energy
construct formulae for finding areas of common geometric figures eg area of a triangle
constructing and drawing various prisms from a given cross-sectional diagram
constructing scale drawings
constructing various types of triangles using geometrical instruments, given different information eg the lengths of all sides, two sides and the included angle, and two angles and one side
continually evaluate design ideas and decisions
converting between metric units of area
1cm2 =100mm2 ,1m2 =1000000mm2 , 1ha=10000m2,1km2 =1000000m2 =100ha
converting between metric units of length
converting between units of volume
converting fractions to decimals (terminating and recurring) and percentages
converting terminating decimals to fractions and percentages
create and ensure coherence of medium, form and content through specific language conventions and vocabulary appropriate to particular subject matter or contexts
create equations to solve a variety of problems, clearly stating the meaning of introduced letters as ëthe number of Öí, and verify solutions
critically analyse food labels and advertising to determine nutritional value and to expose myths and fallacies
critically analyse the accuracy of scientific information presented in mass media
critique a range of health products and services that make substantial claims for success, eg fast and effortless weight loss
debate the positive and negative outcomes of engaging in risk behaviours
define the concept of colonisation
define the terms that describe historical periods of time
defining the number π as the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of any circle
demonstrate appropriate ethics and etiquette in relation to computer use such as general computer care, passwords, file security, network use, printing and shared resources
demonstrate management of basic first aid situations including:
– an unconscious person
– bleeding and shock
– asthma
– burns, bites and stings
– poisonings and overdose
demonstrate movement skills through a range of experiences including:
– aquatics activities such as water safety skills, water games and sports
– track and field activities
– dance from contexts such as cultural,
social, contemporary and current
– games from categories such as target,
striking/fielding, invasion and
net/court
– gymnastics from areas such as general
and artistic
demonstrate responsibility in working environments
demonstrate the use of safe and hygienic work practices including the correct use of safety equipment
demonstrate understanding of the complexity of meaning in texts
demonstrating by practical means that the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle is constant eg by measuring and comparing the diameter and circumference of cylinders
deriving a rule for a set of points that has been graphed on a number plane by forming a table of values or otherwise
describe a logical procedure for undertaking a simple or controlled experiment to collect valid first-hand data
describe a problem and develop an hypothesis or question that can be tested or researched
describe a sketch in sufficient detail for it to be drawn
describe and explain qualities of language in their own and others’ texts that contribute to the enjoyment that can be experienced in responding and composing
describe and recognise the advantages of the Hindu- Arabic number system
describe aqueous mixtures in terms of solute, solvent and solution
describe current use of the environment and suggest strategies for future ecological sustainability
describe different global life opportunities and quality of life, including those based on gender
describe different strategies that could be employed to solve an identified problem
describe expansion and contraction of materials in terms of a simple particle model
describe friction as a contact force which opposes motion
describe global patterns of physical and
human features
describe global variations in the access of
people to a range of essential aspects of life
describe historical cases where developments in science have led to the development of new technologies
describe historical cases where developments or improvements in technology have transformed science
describe how an idea can gain acceptance in the scientific community as
either theory or law
describe how both men and women lived in a society or period
describe how particular factors influencing a sense of self are interdependent and can become increasingly significant at different life stages
describe life changes that may affect participation in a range of physical activities
describe light as a form of energy not requiring a medium for propagation
describe qualitatively relative sizes, distances and movements of components of our solar system
describe relationships between the algebraic symbol system and number properties
describe relative movements of the planets, moons and sun
describe some adaptations of living things to factors in their environment
describe some aspects of family/community
heritage
describe some major features of the universe, including galaxies, stars, nebulae and solar systems
describe some models and theories that have been considered in science and then been modified or rejected as a result of available evidence
describe some of the differing aspects of contact between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples from 1820 to 1900
describe some recent scientific contributions made by male and female scientists, including Australians, and discuss the effect of their contributions
describe sound as a form of energy requiring a medium for propagation
describe strategies to minimise harm in each of the following real life situations when:
– travelling alone at night
– at a party
– feeling depressed
– experiencing unwanted sexual contact
– being offered or using drugs
– in water environments
– exposed to the sun
– as a pedestrian, passenger and user of
wheeled devices
describe the actions of individuals, groups and governments in relation to the issue
describe the behaviour of charges when they are brought close to each other
describe the behaviour of magnetic poles when they are brought close to each other
describe the behaviour of matter in terms of particles that are continuously moving and interacting
describe the current challenges that may face young people and predict future challenges
describe the ecological dimensions of the
issue
describe the effect of the forces of the sun and moon on the hydrosphere
describe the factors affecting design in the development of each design project
describe the geographical processes that shape the selected environment
describe the importance of atmospheric gases, including ozone and greenhouse gases, to life on earth
describe the inner structure of the Earth in terms of core, mantle, crust and lithosphere
describe the interaction of humans with the environment
describe the interrelationship of the environment and a specific community
describe the key aspects of contact between the indigenous and non- indigenous peoples
describe the main features of the indigenous culture prior to colonisation
describe the main features of the time in which a specific person, group or event was significant
describe the nature of Built Environments,
describe the nature of global geographical
issues
describe the nature of Information and Communications
describe the nature of the Products area
describe the origins of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks
describe the pattern formed by plotting points from a table and suggest another set of points that might form the same pattern
describe the physical changes that occur during observations of evaporation, condensation, boiling, melting and freezing
describe the process of solving simple inequalities and justifying solutions
describe the relationship between the sides of a right- angled triangle
describe the rights and freedoms of different groups in a society or period
describe the role of the digestive, circulatory, excretory, skeletal and respiratory systems in maintaining humans as functioning organisms
describe the role of the root, stem and leaf in maintaining flowering plants as functioning organisms
describe the roles of photosynthesis and respiration in ecosystems
describe the short-term and long-term effects of:
– misuse of prescribed and non-prescribed medications
– tobacco – alcohol – cannabis
describe the water cycle in terms of the physical processes involved
describe the way in which the people of a society or period were governed
describe ways in which global relationships are changing as a result of globalisation
describe ways in which global relationships are changing as a result of globalisation
describe ways in which objects acquire an electrostatic charge
describe ways that they could help others who are being harassed, eg assist them to seek help, offer friendship
describe ways to reduce the risk to themselves and others when working in the laboratory or field
describe what has been learnt from creating patterns, making connections with number facts and number properties
describe, using examples of food chains and food webs from Australian ecosystems, how producers, consumers and decomposers are related
describing solids in terms of their geometric properties number of faces shape of faces
number and type of congruent faces number of vertices number of edges convex or non-convex
describing the limits of accuracy of measuring
instruments ( ± 0.5 unit of measurement)
design a realistic weekly meal plan for a family that reflects healthy food habits
detect bias in the selection of a sample
determine and explain differences between equations that represent linear relationships and those that represent non-linear relationships
determine and justify whether a simplified expression is correct by substituting numbers for letters
determine equations that have a given solution eg find equations that have the solution x = 5
determine equivalence of algebraic expressions by substituting a given number for the letter
determine if particular triangles and quadrilaterals have line and/or rotational symmetry
determine whether a particular number pattern can be described using algebraic symbols
determine whether a particular pattern can be described using algebraic symbols
determining and applying tests of divisibility
determining if a solid has a uniform cross-section
determining if two straight edges of a solid are
intersecting, parallel or skew
determining that shape, angle size and the ratio of
matching sides are preserved in similar figures
determining the condition for two circles to be congruent (equal radii)
determining the effect of multiplying or dividing by a number less than one
determining the scale factor for a pair of circles
determining the scale factor for a pair of similar polygons
develop a commitment to, and skills for, challenging the abuse of power
develop a realistic sense of their ability to respond to and cope with challenges
develop and apply action, time and budget plans in design projects
develop artistic intentions arising from relationships between artist – artwork – world – audience
develop criteria for success as a tool for assessing design development and production
developing (by forming a rectangle) and using the formula for the area of a triangle
developing and using formulae for the area of a square and rectangle
developing and using the formula to find the volume of cylinders (r is the length of the radius of the base and h is the perpendicular height) V =π r2h
developing by dissection and using the formula to calculate the area of circles A = π r 2
developing the formula by practical means for finding the area of a parallelogram eg by forming a rectangle using cutting and folding techniques
developing the formula for volume of prisms by considering the number and volume of layers of identical shape
developing, from the definition of π, formulae to calculate the circumference of circles in terms of the radius r or diameter d
devise and demonstrate a plan to assume responsibility for their road safety and that of other road users
discover how artists develop their intentions relative to their artworks, the audience and the world and recognise some of the constraints they work within
discuss and explain the processes of responding and composing, and identify the personal pleasures and difficulties experienced
discuss examples where societal, religious or ethical values have had an impact on scientific developments
discuss methods used by groups to influence the global community
discuss some effects of bushfires, drought and flood on Australian ecosystems
discuss the place of social and ethical considerations in scientific practice and in applications of science
discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different number systems
discuss viewpoints about some issues with a major scientific component
discuss why measurements are never exact
discuss, consider and write about different aspects of practice
discuss, using examples, the positive and negative impacts of applications of recent developments in science
distinguish between compounds and mixtures
distinguish between elements and compounds
distinguish between fact and opinion
distinguish between fact and opinion
distinguish between graphs that represent an increasing number pattern and those that represent a decreasing number pattern
distinguish between natural and made resources
distinguish between relevance and irrelevance and the familiar and unknown in texts
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
distinguish between scientific argument and economic or legal argument
distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms
distinguishing between algebraic expressions where letters are used as variables, and equations, where letters are used as unknowns
distinguishing between convex and non-convex quadrilaterals (the diagonals of a convex quadrilateral lie inside the figure)
dividing a quantity in a given ratio
draw a perpendicular to a line from a point off the line by applying geometrical properties eg constructing a rhombus
draw a perpendicular to a line from a point on the line by applying geometrical properties eg constructing an isosceles triangle
draw and describe the operation of a simple ecosystem
draw conclusions about the usefulness of sources for an historian
draw conclusions about the usefulness of sources for an historical inquiry
draw conclusions about the usefulness of sources for an historical inquiry
draw conclusions and make generalisations
draw conclusions based on the analysis of data (eg a survey of the school canteen food) using the mean, mode and/or median, and range
draw some conclusions about the usefulness of sources including a website
drawing and interpreting graphs of the following types: - sector graphs
- conversion graphs
- divided bar graphs
- line graphs
- step graphs
drawing and interpreting travel graphs, recognising concepts such as change of speed and change of direction
drawing and using dot plots
drawing and using stem-and-leaf plots
drawing congruent figures using geometrical
instruments
drawing frequency histograms and polygons
drawing similar figures using geometrical instruments
edit through reading aloud and peer editing, checking accuracy, paragraphing, cohesion, grammar, spelling and punctuation
enlarge diagrams such as cartoons and pictures
establish a design process that responds to an identified need and opportunity
establish an appropriate timeline for an investigation
establish criteria for successful achievement of needs and opportunities
establishing and using the equality of vertically opposite angles
establishing that the angle sum of a quadrilateral is 360o
establishing the relationship between the lengths of the sides of a right-angled triangle in practical ways, including the dissection of areas
estimating lengths and distances using visualisation strategies
evaluate and modify experimental procedures
evaluate best buys and special offers eg discounts
evaluate design processes
evaluate evidence for reliability and validity
evaluate media statements involving probability
evaluate prior to, during and at completion of each design solution
evaluate standards of sexual behaviour considered appropriate by self, peers, family and community
evaluate the appropriateness of different strategies for solving an identified problem
evaluate the appropriateness of information gathered
evaluate the appropriateness of specific design solutions for different cultural groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Indigenous peoples
evaluate the effectiveness of their performance in completing tasks
evaluate the potential impact of some issues raised in the mass media that require some scientific understanding
evaluate the process used by the team and effectiveness of the team in completing the task
evaluate the role of creativity, curiosity, objectivity and logical reasoning in describing phenomena, carrying out investigations and in the devising and testing of hypotheses
evaluate when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others
examine differing historical perspectives and interpretations
examine factors affecting design in the areas of study of Built Environments, Products, and Information and Communications
examine strategies to improve access to health information, products and services
examine the motives for peopleís actions in the past
examine the relationship between risk factors, environments and laws and rules in determining road-user behaviour
examine the relationship between the cognitive, physical, social, emotional and spiritual components of health
examine their behaviours and language and recognise the potential impact of these on their own and others’ mental health
expanding algebraic expressions by removing grouping symbols (the distributive property)
experiment and improvise both individually and in groups using stimulus characteristic of the repertoire studied
experiment with forms, features and structures, modes and media in deciding on the best ways to shape meaning with accuracy, clarity and coherence
explain cause and effect
explain density in term of a simple particle model
explain how Aboriginal peoples outside the Sydney regions responded to the invasion of their lands
explain how and why colonisation occurred
explain how gender expectations influence sexual choices and options
explain how indigenous and non-indigenous peoples responded to colonisation
explain how individuals, community organisations and government actions are contributing to the current management of the environment
explain how potential for harm can be increased as the result of an interaction of factors, eg peers, alcohol use and road safety
explain multiplication of a fraction by a fraction using a diagram to illustrate the process
explain night and day in terms of earths rotation
explain that a circle consists of all points that are a given distance from the centre and how this relates to the use of a pair of compasses
explain that reproduction in unicellular organisms takes place by cell division
explain the beliefs and values of the society
explain the breaking down of rocks in terms of physical and chemical changes
explain the changes in pressure of gases in terms of increases or decreases in frequency of particle collisions
explain the consequences of peopleís actions
explain the impact made by significant people and/or events on the society or period
explain the impact of innovations and emerging technologies on society and the environment including new ICTs
explain the impact of the person, group or event in shaping the modern world
explain the importance of World Heritage listing
explain the importance of World Heritage listing
explain the link between resource use and
sustainability
explain the links between human actions and the consequences for ecological sustainability on a global scale
explain the meaning of a probability of 0, 12 and 1 in a given situation
explain the physical, social and emotional changes that occur during adolescence
explain the relationship that multiplying, dividing, squaring and factoring have with the areas of squares and rectangles with integer side lengths
explain the responsibilities of designers
explain the results of colonisation for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples to 1900
explain the results of colonisation for indigenous and non-indigenous peoples
explain the seasons in terms of the tilt of earth's axis and its revolution around the sun
explain the significance of the point of intersection of two lines in relation to it being a solution of each equation
explain why a particular algebraic expansion or factorisation is incorrect
explain why a particular relationship or rule for a given pattern is better than another
explain why division by a fraction is equivalent to multiplication by its reciprocal
explain why multicellular organisms require specialised organs and systems
explain why the person, group or event was significant within the context of the period studied
explore and develop interpersonal communication skills as they:
– identify barriers to communication
– propose strategies to overcome barriers
– resolve conflict in a range of contexts
relevant to young people
– evaluate the popular modes of
communication used by young people
explore and seek to explain the artistic practices of selected artists/groups of artists identifying conventions and procedures
explore forms of musical notation as a method of recording their own musical ideas
explore real and imagined (including virtual) worlds through close and wide engagement with texts
explore road safety statistics to analyse reasons for gender differences in road-related injury
explore the concept of risk by investigating the following:
– what is a reasonable degree of risk?
– why do people take risks?
– influence of gender on risk behaviour
explore the influence of family and peers as adolescents move from dependence to independence
explore the influence of the following on a sense of self:
– whoIam
– where I come from
– who I relate to
– what I can do
– what I believe and value
explore the relationship between a sense of self, body image and views of what it means to be female or male
explore the relationship between the person, the drug and the environment in determining the impact of drug use
explore work and training opportunities for people who engage in design and technology relevant to each area of study
exploring the history of Platonic solids and how to make them
exploring through numerical examples that:
222 222 - (ab) = a b , eg (2 × 3) = 2 × 3
- ab= a× b,eg 9×4= 9× 4
express considered points of view in speech or writing, accurately and coherently and with confidence and fluency in rehearsed, unrehearsed and impromptu situations
expressing a number as a product of its prime factors
expressing improper fractions as mixed numerals and vice versa
expressing one quantity as a fraction or a percentage of another eg 15 minutes is 14 or 25% of an hour
expressing profit and/or loss as a percentage of cost price or selling price
expressing the probability of a particular outcome as a fraction between 0 and 1
extending the line joining a set of points to show that there is an infinite number of ordered pairs that satisfy a given linear relationship
extract information from column graphs, histograms, divided bar and sector graphs, line graphs, composite graphs, flow diagrams, other texts and audio/visual resources
factorising a single term
factorising algebraic expressions by finding a common factor
find examples of similar and congruent figures embedded in designs from many cultures and historical periods
find radii of circles given their circumference or area
find the area and perimeter of quadrants and semi- circles
find the dimensions of a square given its perimeter, and of a rectangle given its perimeter and one side length
find the perimeter of simple composite figures
find the unknown angle in a diagram using angle results, giving reasons
finding a range of values that satisfy an inequality using strategies such as ëguess and check
finding equivalent fractions
finding highest common factors and lowest common multiples
finding measures of location (mean, mode, median) for small sets of data
finding square roots and cube roots of numbers
expressed as a product of their prime factors
finding square roots and cube roots of numbers using a calculator, after first estimating
finding the areas of simple composite figures that may be dissected into rectangles and triangles
finding the perimeter of simple composite figures
finding the perimeter of simple composite figures
finding the probability of a complementary event
finding the surface area of rectangular and triangular prisms by practical means eg from a net
finding the surface area of rectangular and triangular prisms by practical means eg from a net
finding the surface area of rectangular and triangular prisms by practical means eg from a net
focus on and evaluate particular aspects of
texts including storyline, perspective and
cultural positioning
follow the planned procedure when performing an investigation
form an opinion about the validity or
persuasiveness of texts
forming a table of values for a linear relationship by substituting a set of appropriate values for either of the letters and graphing the number pairs on the number plane eg given y = 3x + 1, forming a table of values using x = 0, 1 and 2 and then graphing the number pairs on a number plane with appropriate scale
formulate a means of recording the data to be gathered or the information to be collected
formulate cause and effect relationships
formulating key questions to generate data for a problem of interest
gather knowledge of civics and decision-making processes
generate a variety of equivalent expressions that represent a particular situation or problem
generate a variety of equivalent expressions that represent a particular situation or problem
generate a variety of number patterns that increase or decrease and record them in more than one way
generate questions from information displayed in graphs
generating a number pattern from an algebraic
expression
give examples of resources from living things and resources extracted from the air, Earth and oceans
give examples that demonstrate the benefits and limitations of using models
give examples to show that different cultures or groups within a society (including Aboriginal and other Indigenous people) may use or weight criteria differently to make a decision about an issue involving a major scientific component
give reasons why society should support scientific research
global geographical issues
– access to fresh water
– climate change
– energy use
– human rights
– indigenous
people and self- determination
– land degradation
– threatened habitats
– tourism
– urbanisation – use of ocean
resources
global geographical issues
graphically represent aspects of texts such as the storyline of a novel or film, the structure of a poem, the set of a play, and links in a webpage
graphing more than one line on the same set of axes and comparing the graphs to determine similarities and differences eg parallel, passing through the same point
graphing points on the number plane from a table of values, using an appropriate scale
graphing two intersecting lines on the same set of axes and reading off the point of intersection
how artworks may be differently interpreted by artists, writers, critics, historians and other audiences
identify a design process used by a designer
identify a range of design specialisations relevant to Built Environments
identify a range of design specialisations relevant to Information and Communications design
identify a range of design specialisations relevant to Product design
identify a range of plants and animals using simple keys
identify a variety of energy transformations in everyday devices involving electrical, sound, light and/or heat energy
identify advantages and limitations of using particular laboratory and field equipment for a specific task
identify agencies that provide consumer protection regarding health products and services for young people
identify and demonstrate cohesion of syntax and content in their own texts
identify and describe a selected innovation or emerging technology in Built Environment design
identify and describe a selected innovation or emerging technology in Information and Communications
identify and describe a selected innovation or emerging technology in Product design
identify and describe examples of scientific concepts and principles that have been used in technological developments (including Australian examples)
identify and describe examples where technological advances have impacted on science
identify and describe the functions of the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplast
identify and describe the purpose, audience and context for viewing artworks
identify and describe the purpose, audience and context of texts
identify and describe the similarities and differences in meaning and language between texts composed for different purposes or audiences including different media descriptions of an event
identify and locate natural and cultural World Heritage sites
identify and seek to explain how artists and audiences can read artworks as images or texts by understanding conventions including codes, symbols and signs and how these are embedded in the material and conceptual organisation of artworks
identify and seek to explain how artists and audiences use cultural and community identities and social perspectives in making and responding to art
identify and seek to explain how artists and audiences use their imaginations, intuitions, sensory and deeply felt experiences, and views of beauty in making and responding to art
identify behaviours that assist in preventing STIs, BBVs and HIV/AIDS and explore the interrelationship with drug use
identify behaviours that display the positive use of power in relationships
identify behaviours that indicate the positive management of changes associated with puberty for males and females
identify changes that take place when particular forces are acting
identify choices that need to be or have been made when considering whether to use particular scientific advances
identify components of fitness required for enjoyment and success in the physical activities they participate in
identify data which supports or discounts an hypothesis, a question being investigated or a proposed solution to a problem
identify different types of sources relevant to the study
identify different types of sources relevant to the study
identify ethical, social, and environmental and sustainability considerations relevant to each design project
identify everyday situations in which magnets and electromagnets are used
identify everyday situations where friction acts
identify everyday situations where the effects of electrostatic forces can be observed
identify examples of economic and cultural factors that are part of globalisation
identify examples of economic and cultural factors that are part of globalisation
identify formal and informal school activities that promote a sense of belonging for students
identify fossil fuels and describe some of their uses
identify gases that comprise the greater percentage of air and explain the difference between earth's atmosphere and space
identify global patterns of poverty and wealth
identify global patterns of resource use
identify health information, products and services designed to address the health needs of young people, eg mental health, youth health services
identify how artworks may be explained and interpreted as intertextual, including those that make use of time-based and digital technologies, and pose a challenge to more conventional and established conceptions of art as precious, unique and singular
identify how concepts of music have been used and manipulated in a range of repertoire
identify individuals, groups or places to which they feel a strong sense of belonging and explain how these help them to feel supported and connected
identify internationally recognised symbols for common elements
identify needs and opportunities that require solutions in Built Environments
identify needs and opportunities that require solutions in each area of study
identify needs and opportunities that require solutions in Information and Communications Technologies
identify needs and opportunities that require solutions in the Product area
identify objects that possess energy because of their motion (kinetic) or because of other properties
identify parallel and perpendicular lines in the environment
identify parallel, perpendicular and skew lines in the environment
identify patterns resulting from the interaction of the physical and human environments
identify perspectives and bias about the issue, including in media reports
identify perspectives of different individuals and groups
identify possible career paths in science
identify primary and secondary sources
identify processes of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation
identify relationships of design to Built Environments
identify relationships of design to Communications and Information Technologies
identify relationships of design to the Product area
identify renewable and non-renewable sources of energy
identify resource availability and apply realistic limitations to a specific design project
identify scientific skills that can be useful in a broad range of careers
identify significant people of the past
identify signs, symptoms and risk factors for health conditions common in young people
identify situations or phenomena in which different forms of energy are evident
identify situations where the processes of filtration, sedimentation, sieving, distillation, chromatography, evaporation, condensation, crystallisation and magnetic attraction are appropriate to separate components of a mixture
identify solutions to other similar needs and opportunities
identify some common mixtures
identify some of the ideas from different cultures (including those of Aboriginal and other Indigenous people) that have contributed to science throughout history
identify strategies and behaviours for negotiating caring and respectful relationships in a range of settings relevant to young people
identify strategies and develop plans to keep themselves safe when going out
identify strategies for coping with loss and ways of giving support to others
identify suitable materials, tools and techniques for each design project
identify techniques of persuasion in
spoken, written and visual texts
identify technologies that make tasks easier or more convenient
identify that all objects exert a force of gravity on other objects in the universe
identify that living things are made of cells
identify that rocks are composed of minerals
identify that substances move into and out of cells
identify that the nature of observations made depends upon the understanding that the observer brings to the situation
identify that there is a wide range of multicellular organisms
identify that tissues, organs and organ systems in multicellular organisms consist of different types of cells
identify the appropriate units to be used in collecting data
identify the beneficial and harmful effects that microorganisms can have on living things and the environment
identify the contribution the designer makes to the improvement of everyday life
identify the intention, audience and context for an exhibition and display of artworks
identify the materials required by multicellular organisms for the processes of respiration and photosynthesis
identify the nature of a presented problem
identify the origins of a society or historical period
identify the origins of a society or historical period
identify the perpendicular height of triangles and parallelograms in different orientations
identify the responsibility of government to the community and its environment
identify the specific roles needed when working in a team
identify the ways characters, situations and concerns in texts connect to students’ own experiences, thoughts and feelings
identify trends, patterns, relationships and contradictions in data and information
identify variables that need to be held constant if reliable first-hand data is to be collected
identify what type of information or data need to be collected
identify when a chemical reaction is taking place by observing changes in temperature, the appearance of a new substance or the disappearance of an
original substance
identify when a line graph is appropriate
identify, compare and describe the connection between spoken, written and visual texts with similar subject matter, such as a book and its film adaptation or various descriptions of an incident
identify, interpret and evaluate data from a variety of experimental sources in developing success criteria
identify, using examples, the importance of water as a solvent
identifying a Pythagorean triad as a set of three numbers such that the sum of the squares of the first two equals the square of the third
identifying and drawing the cross-section of a prism
identifying and naming a pair of parallel lines and a transversal
identifying and naming adjacent angles (two angles with a common vertex and a common arm), vertically opposite angles, straight angles and angles of complete revolution, embedded in a diagram
identifying and naming parts of the circle and related lines, including arc, tangent and chord
identifying any pairs of parallel flat faces of a solid
identifying congruent figures by superimposing them through a combination of rotations, reflections and translations
identifying right prisms and cylinders and oblique prisms and cylinders
identifying special groups of numbers including figurate numbers, palindromic numbers, Fibonacci numbers, numbers in Pascalís triangle
identifying the hypotenuse as the longest side in any right-angled triangle and also as the side opposite the right angle
identifying the point of intersection of the two axes as the origin, having coordinates (0,0)
identifying the surface area and edge lengths of rectangular and triangular prisms
identifying the surface area and edge lengths of rectangular and triangular prisms
identifying, naming and measuring the alternate angle pairs, the corresponding angle pairs and the co-interior angle pairs for two lines cut by a transversal
implications for social justice and equity
increasing and decreasing a quantity by a given percentage
independently plan and conduct investigations, communicate information and understanding and solve problems
interpret a calculator display in formulating a solution to a problem, by appropriately rounding a decimal
interpret and construct time lines
interpret and make models from isometric drawings
interpret and use probabilities expressed as percentages or decimals
interpret and use scales in photographs, plans and drawings found in the media and/or other learning areas
interpret back-to-back stem-and-leaf plots when comparing data sets
interpret data displayed in a spreadsheet
interpret descriptions of products that involve fractions, decimals, percentages or ratios eg on labels of packages
interpret media and sport reports involving percentages
interpret media reports and advertising that quote various statistics eg media ratings
interpret statements involving algebraic symbols in other contexts eg creating and formatting spreadsheets
interpret the findings displayed in a graph eg the graph shows that the heights of all children in the class are between 140 cm and 175 cm and that most are in the group 151ñ155 cm
interpret the use of directed numbers in a real world context eg rise and fall of temperature
interpret, question and challenge information and ideas in texts through close study
interpreting and calculating percentages greater than 100% eg an increase from 6 to 18 is an increase of 200%; 150% of $2 is $3
interpreting and calculating ratios that involve more than two numbers
interpreting and using tables relating to time
eg tide charts, sunrise/sunset tables, bus, train and airline timetables, standard time zones
interpreting calculator displays for time calculations eg 2.25 on a calculator display for time means 2 14 hours
interpreting different meanings (direction or operation) for the + and ñ signs depending on the context
interpreting the meaning of the continuous line joining the points that satisfy a given number pattern
interpreting the meaning of the prefixes ëmillií, ëcentií and ëkiloí
interpreting the number plane formed from the intersection of a horizontal x -axis and vertical y -axis and recognising similarities and differences between points located in each of the four quadrants
investigate a range of practices in the visual arts in different times and places
investigate and employ a range of conventions including codes, symbols and signs and consider how communication is embedded in the material and conceptual organisation of artworks and offer a way to develop representations of ideas and interests in the world in the making of art
investigate the changing nature of one’s sense of self and how it can be different in various social contexts, eg home, school, with friends
investigate the expressive and stylistic possibilities of different media and techniques used by artists and recognise how these aspects contribute to the kinds of artworks they make
investigate the field of visual arts and design and approximate some conventions, activities, traditions and customs of the field to make art
investigate the role and work of selected artists including groups of artists in different times and places
investigate the works of selected artists as an aspect of their artmaking practice
investigating the line symmetries and the order of rotational symmetry of the special quadrilaterals
investigating the line symmetries and the rotational symmetry of circles and of diagrams involving circles, such as a sector and a circle with a chord or tangent
investigating the properties of special quadrilaterals
(trapeziums, kites, parallelograms, rectangles, squares and rhombuses) by using symmetry, paper folding, measurement and/or applying geometrical reasoning Properties to be considered include :
opposite sides parallel
opposite sides equal
adjacent sides perpendicular
opposite angles equal
diagonals equal in length
diagonals bisect each other
diagonals bisect each other at right angles diagonals bisect the angles of the quadrilateral
justify inferences in light of gathered information
justify their solutions to problems by giving reasons using their own words
justify their solutions to problems by giving reasons using their own words
justify why particular types of data or information are to be collected
justify why particular types of data or information are to be collected
keying integers into a calculator using the +/- key
labelling and naming angles using ∠A and ∠XYZ notation
labelling and naming points, lines and intervals using capital letters
labelling and naming triangles (eg ABC) and quadrilaterals (eg ABCD) in text and on diagrams
labelling the vertex and arms of an angle with capital letters
legal obligations of governments to the preservation of World Heritage sites
legal obligations of governments to the preservation of World Heritage sites
link algebra with generalised arithmetic eg for the commutative property, determine that a + b = b + a
listen to and analyse a range of repertoire
listing all possible outcomes of a simple event
locate and gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources, including maps, globes, plans, fieldwork, information and communication technology, books, 3D models, videos, photographs
locate different global environments
locate, assess, select, synthesise and use information, ideas and arguments from texts
locate, select and organise information from a range of sources
locate, select and organise information from a range of sources
maintain tools and equipment including computer equipment
make and record observations about environments in written and graphical form
make and record observations and measurements accurately
make artworks using a range of 2D, including drawing, 3D and/or 4D forms, materials and techniques and various investigations of the world
make generalisations in relation to a relevant set of observations or experimental results
make images and objects (artworks) that approximate an approach to artistic practice
make informed personal choices to shape meaning
make oral presentations that demonstrate a personal point of view, including speeches and drama performances
make predictions, infer and interpret texts
make reasonable estimates for length and area and check by measuring
making models of polyhedra
making predictions from a sample that may apply to the whole population
making predictions from a scatter diagram or graph
manage risk when developing design projects
manipulate images with tools such as editing, resizing, grouping, aligning and positioning
manipulate, combine and challenge different text types in order to compose new texts that address specific purposes, audiences and contexts
match the tasks to the team members according to the requirements of the task and the skills of the individual
matching sides and angles of two congruent polygons
matching the sides and angles of similar figures
model and then record number patterns using diagrams, words and algebraic symbols
modify, interpret or appropriate images from a variety of sources in the development of representations of ideas and interests in the world in the making of art and seek to question concepts about art as precious, unique and singular
monitor progress of the team towards completion of the task
multiplying and dividing directed numbers
multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numerals
naming the vertices in matching order when using the symbol ≡inacongruencestatement
naming the vertices in matching order when using the symbol lll in a similarity statement
negotiate and allocate individual roles to members of the team
observe and interpret geographical relationships in maps
observe and interpret geographical trends and relationships in tables and graphs
ordering directed numbers
ordering fractions, decimals and percentages
organise data using a variety of methods including diagrams, tables, spreadsheets and databases
organise musical ideas into simple compositions both individually and in groups
outline the contacts that the society had with other peoples
outline the developments in governmentsí policies towards Aboriginal peoples
outline the process of globalisation
participate in a range of enjoyable activities which elevate heart rate to understand concepts of intensity and time and their relationship to maintaining health and developing fitness
participate in a range of lifelong physical activities to identify and appreciate potential benefits
participate in a range of movement activities that demonstrate and enhance their ability to:
– understand the influence of purpose when composing movement
– respond creatively to stimuli, eg music, ideas, player movements
– improvise movements to solve problems, eg defending or attacking strategies, expressing ideas
– communicate or achieve a set purpose using different subject matter, eg ideas from growing and changing, music
– combine simple movement patterns into logical sequences or phrases
participate in a range of physical activities that are traditionally associated with specific groups
participate in a variety of movement activities to demonstrate and enhance body control, body awareness, object manipulation, anticipation and timing
participate in competitive and non- competitive, individual and team physical activities and evaluate the degree to which they meet their needs and interests
participate in individual and group movement activities which:
– demonstrate their ability to use space in different movement contexts
– explore force and flow
– use self-paced and externally-paced
movements to explore rhythm and timing
– explore relationships, eg with a
partner/group/team member, opposition players, equipment and apparatus, the performance environment
participate in initiative/challenge activities designed to develop teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving
participate in movement activities that demonstrate and reinforce the transfer of skills across different movement contexts
participate in physical activities to develop selected health-related components of fitness, eg flexibility during gymnastic activities
participate in physical activities to develop selected skill-related components of fitness, eg agility and speed during invasion games
participate in physical activities with cultural significance, eg Indigenous dance, ethnic games
participate safely in movement activities
perform music through singing, playing and moving to a range of repertoire
placing directed numbers on a number line
plan the most efficient journey to a given destination involving a number of connections and modes of transport
plan, develop and draw conclusions in
discussions
play ëguess my ruleí games, describing the rule in words and algebraic symbols where appropriate
pose and clarify problems and issues to be explored and solved through language
practice and refine skills needed for design projects
practise and refine fundamental and specialized movement skills in predictable and dynamic learning environments
practise extended writing activities based on extended reading and research
predict outcomes and generate plausible explanations directly related to observations made
prepare maps and plans of real or imaginary places using pictures and/or symbols at a variety of scales, eg mind maps
present geographical information about the local environment using a range of written, oral and graphic forms
present geographical information in the form of both oral and written reports accompanied by maps and graphs, including databases, flow charts, multimedia presentations, debates, role-plays, models and simulations
process, present and analyse geographical information using information and communication technology (census data on a computer database, CD-ROMs)
produce creative solutions for problems
produce solutions reflecting quality standards appropriate to each design project
propose and develop strategies to effectively manage personal safety, including:
– trusting your feelings, thoughts and reading of the situation
– talking about it to someone
– taking control and using your own plan for
becoming comfortable and safe
propose and, where appropriate, take individual action about contemporary geographical issues, participate in community action about contemporary geographical issues
(eg Streamwatch, Clean Up Australia)
propose ideas that demonstrate coherence and logical progression
propose possible sources of data and/or information relevant to the investigation
propose strategies to address misunderstandings about mental health problems and promote positive attitudes
provide and make use of constructive feedback to refine movement performances
proving, using a parallel line construction, that any exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite angles
qualitatively account for the total energy involved in energy transfers and transformations
question if the graphs of all linear relationships that have a negative x term will decrease
question the reasonableness of statements in the media that quote fractions, decimals or percentages
question when it is more appropriate to use the mode or median, rather than the mean, when analysing data
question whether a particular equation will have a similar graph to another equation and graph the line to check
question whether it is more appropriate to use mental strategies or a calculator to find the square root of a given number
question whether it is more appropriate to use mental strategies or a calculator when performing operations with integers
question whether it is more appropriate to use mental strategies or a calculator when performing operations with integers
read and comprehend a variety of data displays used in the media and in other school subject areas
reading and interpreting tables, charts and graphs
reading and interpreting tables, charts and graphs
reading values from the graph of a linear relationship to demonstrate that there are many points on the line
reading, plotting and naming ordered pairs on the number plane including those with values that are not whole numbers
reason and explain which term affects the slope of a graph, making it either increasing or decreasing
recall a definition of design
recall the main features of Aboriginal culture prior to British colonisation
recall the nature of early British contact with Aboriginal peoples to 1820
recognise and explain incorrect operations with fractions e g e x p l a i n w h y 23 + 14 ≠ 73
recognise and explain that not all patterns form a linear relationship
recognise and explain why adjacent angles adding to 180o form a straight angle
recognise and explain why adjacent angles adding to 360o form a complete revolution
recognise and explain why adjacent angles adding to 90o form a right angle
recognise and explain why two sides of a triangle must together be longer than the third side
recognise congruent figures in tessellations, art and design work
recognise continents using different map projections
recognise equivalences when calculating
eg multiplication by 1.05 will increase a number/quantity by 5%, multiplication by 0.87 will decrease a number/quantity by 13%
recognise forms of abuse and neglect that can affect children
recognise forms of bullying and harassment, including sex-based harassment, and devise help- seeking strategies
recognise how artists interpret the world in the making of artworks and how they seek to represent these concepts through a range of styles and approaches
recognise how different kinds of artists work individually and collaboratively
recognise potentially unsafe situations and respond by demonstrating personal skills:
– to counteract the influence of others
– to influence others to modify their
behaviour
recognise solids with uniform and non-uniform cross- sections
recognise special types of triangles and quadrilaterals embedded in composite figures or drawn in various orientations
recognise that a given triangle may belong to more than one class
recognise that area, length of matching sides and angle sizes are preserved in congruent figures
recognise that making artworks involves their own interpretive activity, employing different points of view
recognise that shape, angle size and the ratio of matching sides are preserved in similar figures
recognise that similar and congruent figures are used in specific designs, architecture and art work eg works by Escher, Vasarely and Mondrian; or landscaping in European formal gardens
recognise that summary statistics may vary from sample to sample
recognise that the longest side of a triangle is always opposite the largest angle
recognise the cultural and social influences on food choices
recognise the role of technology in the
globalisation process
recognise the spatial distribution of a global environment
recognise when information is presented objectively and subjectively
recognise whether a diagram is a net of a solid
recognise, giving examples, that prisms with the same volume may have different surface areas, and prisms with the same surface area may have different volumes
recognises technology in music
recognising and classifying types of triangles on the basis of their properties (acute-angled triangles, right- angled triangles, obtuse-angled triangles, scalene triangles, isosceles triangles and equilateral triangles)
recognising and using equivalent algebraic expressions
eg y+y+y+y=4y w×w = w2 a×b = ab
a ÷ b = ba
recognising data as quantitative (either discrete or continuous) or categorical
recognising like terms and adding and subtracting like terms to simplify algebraic expressions
eg 2n+4m+n=4m+3n
recognising that all measurements are approximate
recognising that the sum of the probabilities of all possible outcomes of a simple event is 1
recognising that the sum of the probabilities of all possible outcomes of a simple event is 1
recognising the differences between a census and a sample
recognising the direction and magnitude of an integer
recognising the equal and supplementary angles formed when a pair of parallel lines are cut by a transversal
recognising the link between squares and square roots andcubesandcuberootseg23 =8and 3 8 =2
recognising the role of grouping symbols and the different meanings of expressions, such as
2a+1and 2(a+1)
recommend the use of an appropriate technology or strategy for collecting data or gathering information
record data using the appropriate units
record design processes and decision making in a design folio for each design project
record investigations and information gathering in their diary
record patterns of physical and human elements of environments
reducing a fraction to its lowest equivalent form
refining key questions after a trial
refining key questions after a trial
reflect on and interpret actions and choices, and document these in their diaries
reflect on the appropriateness of different forms of communication
reflect on the appropriateness of information-gathering processes
reflect on the meaning of citizenship and how this varies between groups
relate an increase or decrease in the amount of energy possessed by particles to changes in particle movement
relate changes of state to the motion of particles as energy is removed or added
relate energy transfers in melting and freezing, condensation, evaporation and boiling to the particle model
relate the formation of landforms to weathering, erosion and deposition
relate the location of points on a number plane to maps, plans, street directories and theatre seating and note the different recording conventions eg 15°E
relate to properties of solids, liquids and gases to the particle model of matter
replacing written statements describing patterns with equations written in algebraic symbols
represent and apply patterns and relationships in algebraic forms
representing solutions to simple inequalities on the number line
representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions from different views
respond critically and imaginatively to texts in a range of technologies, including video, computers, print and handwriting
respond to and compose texts beyond the literal level
respond to and compose texts intended to inform, persuade and entertain, including humorous texts
respond to imaginative, factual and critical texts, including the required range of texts, through wide and close listening, reading and viewing
respond to interactive and simulation texts in print form and on computer to plan, design and investigate a situation
respond to the range of repertoire used for listening
respond to their own and others’ compositions by considering ideas, images, information, linguistic and visual forms and features, tone, style, and type and structure of text, with reference to their appropriateness for the text’s purpose, audience and context
review and modify individual and group participation
review the dietary habits of young people in relation to recommended dietary guidelines or children and adolescents
rounding calculator answers to the nearest minute or hour
rounding decimals to a given number of places
safely and effectively construct, assemble and manipulate identified equipment
seek evidence to support claims
select and draw the appropriate type of graph (from column graph, histogram, divided bar, sector or line graph) or diagram to convey
information and relationships clearly and accurately
select and use an appropriate medium to present data and information
select and use an appropriate method to acknowledge sources of information
select and use appropriate devices to measure lengths and distances
select and use appropriate graphical methods (incorporating information and communication technology) to present information in maps and diagrams
select appropriate equipment (including safety equipment) and/or resources to perform the task
select, and use appropriately, types of texts for different purposes and contexts including a discussion, explanation, procedure, exposition, recount, report, response or experimental record for oral or written presentation
selectively use dictionaries, thesauruses, spellchecks and other reference texts
self-assess and peer-assess design solutions
sequence events within specific periods of time
sequence events within specific periods of time
set and work to realistic timelines and goals
set and work to realistic timelines and goals as a team
Simplify expressions involving grouping symbols and apply order of operations
simplifying algebraic expressions that involve multiplication and division
simplifying expressions that involve simple algebraic fractions
sketch and label triangles and quadrilaterals from a given verbal description
sketch, draw and model to aid design development
sketching on isometric grid paper shapes built with cubes
solve a variety of real-life problems involving fractions, decimals and percentages
solve a variety of real-life problems involving rates eg batting and bowling strike rates, telephone rates, speed, fuel consumption
solve a variety of real-life problems involving ratios eg scales on maps, mixes for fuels or concrete, gear ratios
solve problems involving π , giving an exact answer in terms of π and an approximate answer using 22/7, 3.14 or a calculator's approximation for π
solve problems involving calculations with mixed time units eg ëHow old is a person today if he/she was born on 30/6/1989?
solve problems involving surface area of rectangular and triangular prisms
solve problems involving volume and capacity of right prisms and cylinders
solve problems relating to perimeter, area and circumference
solve simple probability problems arising in games
solving equations arising from substitution into formulae
solving equations using algebraic methods that involve up to and including three steps in the solution process and have solutions that are not necessarily whole numbers
solving linear equations using strategies such as guess, check and improve, and backtracking (reverse flow charts)
solving problems involving Pythagorasí theorem, giving an exact answer as a surd (eg 5 ) and approximating the answer using an approximation of the square root
solving simple inequalities
solving simple linear equations using concrete materials, such as the balance model or cups and counters, stressing the notion of doing the same thing to both sides of an equationt
sort and classify equations of linear relationships into groups to demonstrate similarities and differences
specify the dependent and independent variables when planning controlled experiments
substituting into algebraic expressions
subtracting a fraction from a whole number
e g 3 − 23 = 2 + 1 − 23 = 2 13
summarise information from identified oral and written secondary sources
summarise, define, gather evidence, deduce, argue and debate
synthesise information from texts with similar subject matter and identify differences in content, purpose, attitude, values and perspective
the importance and use of longitude
translating a word problem into an equation, solving the equation and translating the solution into an answer to the problem
translating between words and algebraic symbols and between algebraic symbols and words
translating from everyday language to algebraic language and from algebraic language to everyday language
understand the impact of abuse and neglect
understanding how the concepts of music are used and manipulated in compositions and arrangement
use a design folio to record and reflect on design ideas and decisions
use a graphics calculator and spreadsheet software to graph and compare a range of linear relationships
use a number of strategies to solve unfamiliar problems, including:
- using a table
- looking for patterns
- simplifying the problem
- drawing a diagram
- working backwards
- guess and refine
use a range of listening, reading and viewing strategies, including skimming, scanning, predicting and speculating, reading and viewing in depth and re- reading and re-viewing, according to the purpose and complexity of the texts
use a range of reading strategies to evaluate critical interpretations of art
use a range of sources, including databases, CD-ROMs and the internet, to access information
use a variety of methods to generate creative design ideas for each design project
use a variety of techniques, such as keywords, skimming and scanning to identify appropriate information
use algebraic techniques as a tool for problem solving
use and adapt the processes of planning, drafting, rehearsing, responding to feedback, editing, and publishing to compose texts over time
use appropriate scales to describe differences in sizes of, and distances between, structures making up the universe
use cause and effect relationships to explain ideas
use criteria for success to reflect on the design process used and the solutions
use drawings, diagrams, graphs, tables, databases, spreadsheets and flow charts to show relationships and present information clearly and/or succinctly
use dynamic geometry software to investigate angle relationships
use dynamic geometry software to investigate the properties of geometrical figures
use dynamic geometry software to investigate the properties of geometrical figures
use effective research methods to identify needs and opportunities and locate information relevant to the development of each design project
use examples which show that scientists isolate a set of observations, identify
trends and patterns and construct hypotheses or models to explain these
use geographical questions to investigate a World Heritage site
use geographical tools to measure and record elements of the local environment
use historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts
use ICTs to communicate information including saving a document in various file types and storage locations from within the application
use identified strategies to develop a range of possible solutions to a particular problem
use imaginative texts as models to replicate or subvert into new texts
use independently a range of data collection strategies and technologies such as data loggers
use language associated with chance events appropriately
use latitude to describe the global pattern of climate, including the spatial and seasonal change in insolation
use mental strategies to estimate the circumference of circles, using an approximate value of π eg 3
use models to describe different forms of energy
use models, including mathematical ones, to explain phenomena or make predictions
use number lines in applications such as time lines and thermometer scales
use processes of planning, including
investigating, interviewing, selecting, recording and organising ideas, images and information for specific purposes in composing
use Pythagoras' theorem to solve practical problems involving right-angled triangles
use ruler and compasses to construct angles of 60o and 120o by applying geometrical properties eg constructing an equilateral triangle
use spreadsheets, databases, statistics packages, or other technology, to analyse collected data, present graphical displays, and discuss ethical issues that may arise from the data
use Standard Australian English, its variations and different levels of usage appropriately
use symbols to express relationships, including mathematical ones, and appropriate units for physical quantities
use the features and structures of imaginative texts to compose their own texts and engage their audience
use the features of information and communication technologies to compose a range of imaginative, critical and factual texts for television, the internet, radio, email and text messaging
use the features of information and communication technologies, including word processing, importing and manipulating of graphics, and formatting to compose a variety of texts for different purposes and audiences
use the internet when researching
use the term 'field' in describing forces acting at a distance
use the tools of word processing (including find and replace, word counts, insert page numbers and page breaks, spellcheck and thesaurus functions) for composing
use their cultural and community identities and social perspectives of interest to them in the development of ideas and interests to represent the world in the making of art
use their diaries to research and investigate the world, for example: memory, fantasy, people, places and spaces, other living things, objects, culture, social and national identity, relationships, gender, politics, religion, celebrations, events, the environment, theories, issues about art
use their imaginations, intuitions, sensory and deeply felt experiences and views of beauty in the development of ideas in the making of art
use time and resources effectively
use tools, materials and techniques in a responsible and safe manner in each design project.
use verbal, aural and visual techniques to create imaginative texts
use word processing features including page numbering and page breaks, find and replace, word count, spell check and thesaurus, columns and sections, inserting text/objects/images
uses computer based applications
using a calculator to perform operations with integers
using a parallel line construction, to prove that the interior angle sum of a triangle is 180ot
using a process that consists of building a geometric pattern, completing a table of values, describing the pattern in words and algebraic symbols and representing the relationship on a graph
using a process that consists of identifying a number pattern (including decreasing patterns), completing a table of values, describing the pattern in words and algebraic symbols, and representing the relationship on a graph
using a scientific or graphics calculator to determine the mean of a set of scores
using a tally to organise data into a frequency distribution table (class intervals to be given for grouped data)
using an appropriate non-calculator method to divide two-and three-digit numbers by a two-digit number
using angle properties to identify parallel lines
using angle relationships to find unknown angles in diagrams
using common symbols for ëis parallel toí ( ) and ëis perpendicular toí ( ⊥ )
using concrete materials such as cups and counters to model:
- expressions that involve a variable and a variable plus a constant eg a, a +1
- expressions that involve a variable multiplied by a constant eg 2a, 3a
- sums and products eg 2a +1, 2(a +1)
- equivalent expressions such as
x + x + y + y + y = 2x + 2y + y = 2(x + y) + y
- and to assist with simplifying expressions, such as (a + 2) + (2a + 3) = (a + 2a) + (2 + 3)
= 3a + 5
using grouping symbols as an operator
using index notation to express powers of numbers (positive indices only) eg 8 = 23
using letters to represent numbers and developing the notion that a letter is used to represent a variable
using line graphs for continuous data only
using measures of location (mean, mode, median) and the range to analyse data that is displayed in a frequency distribution table, stem-and-leaf plot, or dot plot
using Pythagorasí theorem to find the length of sides in right-angled triangles
using ratio to compare quantities of the same type
using ratio to compare quantities of the same type
using spreadsheets to tabulate and graph data
using the common conventions to indicate right angles and equal angles on diagrams
using the common conventions to mark equal intervals on diagrams
using the converse of Pythagorasí theorem to establish whether a triangle has a right angle
using the kilolitre as a unit in measuring large volumes
using the notation for recurring (repeating) decimals eg 0.333 33Ö = 0.3 , 0.345 345 345Ö = 0.345
using the notation for square root ( ) and cube root
()
using the term ësample spaceí to denote all possible outcomes eg for tossing a fair die, the sample space is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
using the term ësimilarí for any two figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size
using the terms cluster and outlier when describing data
using the words ëcomplementaryí and ësupplementaryí for angles adding to 90o and 180o respectively, and the terms ëcomplementí and ësupplementí
value the contribution of regular physical activity to health
verify the various tests of divisibility
verify the various tests of divisibility
verify, using a calculator or other means, directed number operations eg subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number
visualise and name a common solid given its net
work in a group to design and conduct an investigation eg - decide on an issue
- decide whether to use a census or sample - choose appropriate methods of presenting questions (yes/no, tick a box, a scale of
1 to 5, open-ended, etc)
- analyse and present the data
- draw conclusions
write a story which matches a given travel graph
writing answers to a specified or sensible level of accuracy, using the ëapproximately equalsí sign
writing ratios in various forms
eg 46 ,4:6,4to6
• ask:
what is there? where is it? why is it there?
what are the effects of it being there? how is it changing over time? should it be like this?
– what groups are involved? what do different groups think? what action is appropriate?
• substitute into formulae used in other strands of the syllabus or in other key learning areas and interpret the solutions
eg
c2 = a2 + b2 S = TD
C = 95 (F − 32)
Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal perspectives of the relationship to land and country
accessing health information, products and services
acquiring geographical information
adolescence and change
alternative ways of expressing ideas
alternative ways of expressing ideas
analyse data using mean, mode, median and range
applications and uses of science
apply mental strategies to aid computation
apply Pythagoras theorem
areas of squares, rectangles, triangles and parallelograms
artistic practices, conventions and the networks of procedures that inform the approaches to artmaking of different artists or group of artists
artists working individually, in groups and in collaboration with others
artworks produced for exhibition and display
artworks that relate to their own background and experience
aspects of movement skill development
assessing health information, products and services
aurally exploring music of various styles, periods and genres
Australian and international artists
Australian and international artists, designers, architects from different times and places with a focus on those with an iconic status and others who are relevant to the cultural and personal interests of students. Consideration should be given to:
− contemporary artists and modern artists
− artists from different times and cultures
− Aboriginal and Indigenous artists
− female and male artists
− those who use conventional and/or more
contemporary technologies
belief, value and meaning about artwork from the structural frame
belief, value and meaning about artworks from the cultural frame
belief, value and meaning about artworks from the postmodern frame
belief, value and meaning about artworks from the subjective frame
belief, value and meaning in artmaking in the cultural frame
belief, value and meaning in artmaking in the postmodern frame
belief, value and meaning in artmaking in the structural frame
belief, value and meaning in artmaking in the subjective frame
beliefs and values of the people in a medieval or early modern society or period
bias and perspective in texts
bias and perspective in texts
British contact with Aboriginal peoples to 1820
bullying and harassment
caring and respectful relationships
cell theory
change of state
changes and challenges
changing global relationships
choosing equipment or resources
circles
circumferences and areas of circles
civics and citizenship in an ancient society or period
classification
classify angles and determine angle relationships
classify, construct and determine properties of triangles and quadrilaterals
communicating geographical information
comparative experiences of colonisation
complete simple numerical exercises based on geometrical properties
complete simple numerical exercises based on geometrical properties
components of a balanced lifestyle
components of the universe
compounds and reactions
congruence
connectedness
considerations in drafting and editing
considerations in drafting and editing such as content, vocabulary, accuracy, cohesion, linguistic and visual forms, textual structures, tone and style and overall effect for purpose, audience and context
construct frequency tables
construct parallel and perpendicular lines and determine associated angle properties
construction steps that contribute to a quality solution
construction steps that contribute to a quality solution
contexts for specialised movement skills
conventions associated with generic definitions of literary, film, television and other multimedia, information, everyday and workplace texts
conventions associated with generic definitions of literary, film, television and other multimedia, information, everyday and workplace texts
convert between metric units of length and area
convert between metric units of volume
create, record and describe number patterns using words
creating simple compositions both individually and in groups
current issues, research and developments in science
daily life of men and women in an ancient society or period
data sources
definitions of design
describe the limits of accuracy of measuring instruments
design communication methods
communication methods including
− drawings, sketches and models
− written reports
− oral presentations
− digital presentations
design processes
design processes used by
designers
design research methods
research methods
− needs analysis
− surveys and interviews
− searching techniques
including use of the Internet
determine properties of three-dimensional objects
determine and apply tests of divisibility
determine the probability of simple events
develop formulae and use to find the area and perimeter of triangles, rectangles and parallelograms
different audiences for artworks including art critics, art historians, members of the public, teachers, parents, students, other artists
different design specialisations
different kinds of artworks in 2D, 3D and 4D forms including their symbolic, representational, physical and material properties
different ways of using feedback to
improve their texts
different ways of using feedback to
improve their texts
differing experiences of contact between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples from 1820 to 1900
distinguish between types of variables used in graphs
divide two- or three-digit numbers by a two-digit number
draw frequency histograms and polygons
draw, read and interpret graphs (line, sector, travel, step, conversion, divided bar, dot plots and stem-and-leaf plots), tables and charts
drug use
ecosystems
electrical energy
electrostatic charge
elements
ethical and responsible design
ethical and responsible design
etiquette and ethical behaviour associated with email and internet use
etiquette and ethical behaviour associated with email and internet use
etymology and word sense
the ways etymology can clarify choice of vocabulary
evaluation techniques
experimentation and testing of design ideas
experimentation and testing of design ideas
experimenting and improvising music representative of various styles, periods and genres
explicit criteria for judging the
effectiveness of a text for its purpose,
audience and context
explicit criteria for judging the
effectiveness of a text for its purpose,
audience and context
Explore other counting systems
exploring risk
express a number as a product of its prime factors
expression of cause and effect
expression of cause and effect
factors influencing design
− function
− aesthetics
− human form
− scale
− ergonomics
− ethical
− environmental
− legislation including
OHS
− cost
− socio-cultural
− resource availability
− physical and material
properties
− safety
factors that affect health
features of texts that can be represented in graphical form to enable deeper understanding of meaning
features of texts that can be represented in graphical form to enable deeper understanding of meaning
Find the surface area of rectangular and triangular prisms
find the volume of right prisms and cylinders
forces
frictional force
gathering first-hand information
gathering information from secondary sources
global geographical issues
global geographical issues
global inequalities
global issues and implications for social justice and equity
global organisations
global patterns of physical and human
features
global representation using maps
globalisation
graph and interpret linear relationships created from simple number patterns and equations
gravitational force
he importance of originality and
inventiveness
he importance of originality and
inventiveness
he ways in which purpose, audience and context affect a composer’s choices of content, language forms and features and structures of texts
he ways in which purpose, audience and context affect a composer’s choices of content, language forms and features and structures of texts
health-related of fitness
healthy food habits
heat energy
heritage issues
historical sources
historical terms and concepts
how artists develop their intentions
how artists invent, adapt and develop strategies and procedures to investigate the world to make artworks
how artworks may be differently interpreted by artists, writers, critics, historians and other audiences
how information can be used to different
effect in different texts
how information can be used to different effect in different texts
how practice in the visual arts in different times and places is conditioned by a range of interests
how the world can be interpreted in art and the ways in which ideas are represented
humans
identifies technology in music
identify congruent figures
identify misrepresentation of data in graphs
identifying, understanding and describing how the concepts of music have been used and manipulated
implications of science for society and the environment
increasing government control of the lives of Aboriginal peoples
individual/group performance
inference, figurative language and alternative readings as strategies for responding to and composing texts beyond the literal level
inference, figurative language and alternative readings as strategies for responding to and composing texts beyond the literal level
influences on skill development and performance
innovation and emerging technologies
innovation and emerging technologies relating to tools, materials, techniques or products in each area of study
interpersonal communication
interpret a variety of tables and charts related to time
interpret the number plane and locate ordered pairs
investigate and find the area and circumference of circles
investigate Euler's relationship for convex polyhedra
Investigate groups of positive whole numbers
investigate Platonic solids
investigate similar figures and interpret and construct scale drawings
key geographical questions
length and perimeter
lifelong physical activities
light energy
links between the ideas, information, perspectives and points of view presented in texts and their own background and experience
links between the ideas, information, perspectives and points of view presented in texts and their own background and experience
magnetic force
maintenance of tools and equipment
make isometric drawings
make predictions from samples and diagrams
management techniques
management techniques including action, time and budget planning
Materials associated with a specific elected Technology
Materials associated with a specific Technology
mental health
methods used to generate creative design ideas
methods used to generate creative design ideas including
− mind mapping
− brain storming
− sketching and drawing
− modelling
− experimenting and
testing
mixtures
multicellular organisms
multimodal texts
the interaction of different language modes and different media to create meaning in multimodal texts
natural (physical) and cultural (human) sites
natural resources
needs and opportunities in Built Environment design
needs and opportunities in Information and Communication Technologies design
needs and opportunities in Product design
Newtonian model of the solar system
notating compositions using various forms of traditional and non-traditional notation
notation
participating as informed and active citizens
perform operations with directed numbers
perform operations with fractions, decimals and mixed numerals
performing first-hand investigations
performs operations involving time units
personal benefits of participation in physical activity
personal safety
physical activity levels
planning first-hand investigations
power in relationships
pre-contact Aboriginal culture
presenting information
problem solving
processes for the drafting of texts
processes for the drafting of single drafts,
multiple drafts and collaborative texts
processes of representation
processes of representation including the
use of symbols, images, icons, clichés, stereotypes, connotations, inference and particular visual and aural techniques including those of camera, design and sound
processing geographical information
processing information
propeties of circles
protective strategies
pythagoras theorem
quadrilateral
recognise and use simple equivalent algebraic expressions
recognise complementary events
recognising abuse
relationship of design to Information and Communication
relationship of design to the Built Environment
relationship of design to the Product area
relationship of quality solutions to needs
relationship of quality solutions to needs and opportunities and the criteria for success for each design project
represent number pattern relationships as points on a grid
resource availability
resource availability including
− time
− money
− materials, tools and
techniques
− human resources
including skills and
expertise
− other resources
responding to and discussing the varying repertoire used in class and in the world of music
responsible behaviour in
working environments
rights and freedoms in an ancient society or period
risk management strategies
road safety
seeking help
sexual health
similarity
Simplify expressions involving grouping symbols and apply order of operations
skill development and refinement
skill-related components of fitness
solve linear equations and word problems using algebra Solve simple inequalities
solve simple probability problems
sound energy
strategies to minimise harm
strategies used in presenting information, opinions and perspectives in different media texts
strategies used in presenting information, opinions and perspectives in different media texts
substitute into algebraic expressions
suitable materials, tools and techniques for design projects
suitable materials, tools and techniques for design projects
surface area of prisms
technical features of audio and visual composition
technical features of audio and visual recording, word processing, graphics and formatting used for composing texts
techniques associated with a specific elected technology
techniques for effective speaking in formal and informal contexts
techniques for effective speaking in formal and informal contexts
techniques for planning and rehearsing
techniques for planning and rehearsing
including brainstorming, mindmapping,
storyboarding, role-play and improvisation
technolgy
technologies, software and their functions appropriate for particular tasks in English
technologies, software and their functions appropriate for particular tasks in English
technology and music
terminology associated with responding to and composing information and communication technology (ICT) texts
terminology associated with responding to and composing information and communication technology (ICT) texts
textual and visual conventions for composing dialogue
textual and visual conventions for composing dialogue
the approximation of measurements
recognising that all measurements are approximate
the atmosphere
the cleverness and joy of invention
the cleverness and joy of invention
the complexity of meaning in texts
the complexity of meaning in texts
the consequences of colonisation in Australia
the consequences of colonisation internationally
the contacts a medieval or early modern society had with other peoples
the contributions of females and males who engage in design and technology
the effectiveness of specific language forms and features and structures of texts for different purposes, audiences and contexts and for specific modes and mediums
the effectiveness of specific language forms and features and structures of texts for different purposes, audiences and contexts and for specific modes and mediums
the effects of emotive and persuasive language
the effects of emotive and persuasive language
the elements of composition
the English language
Aboriginal English as a valid and culturally accepted variation of expression
the experiences of colonisation
the features of a pre-colonial indigenous culture around the world
the features of movement composition
the field of visual arts and design as comprising conventions, activities, traditions and customs shaped by different values and beliefs
the forms and features of language, the structures of texts and the nature of content that enables categorisation by content, composer and genre
the forms and features of language, the structures of texts and the nature of content that enables categorisation by content, composer and genre
the forms, features and structures of interactive and simulation texts
the forms, features and structures of interactive and simulation texts, multimedia texts and websites, including layout and design, and the nature and capacity for interaction
the function of the artist to make artworks - images or objects
the historical context of a specific person, group or event
the history of science
the human elements of environments
the hydrosphere
the ideas, information, perspectives and points of view presented in imaginative, factual and critical texts
the impact of a specific person, group or event on the modern world
the impact of innovation and emerging technology on society and the environment
the impact of innovation and emerging technology on society and the environment
the impact of significant people and/or events in the medieval or early modern period
the importance and use of latitude
the importance and use of longitude
the interaction of the physical and human elements
the language and processes of persuasion
the language and processes of persuasion
including emotive language, imagery, selective use of detail, techniques for specific target groups and opinions presented as facts
the language and structure of argument
the language and structure of argument
the language of factual texts
the language of factual texts including impersonal language, passive voice and compressed forms of presentation
the language of opinion
the language of opinion including modality, bias, personal pronouns and other semantic cues
the law of the conservation of energy
the legacy of the ancient, medieval and early modern world
the lithosphere
the major geographical processes that operate within the chosen environment
the material, physical and virtual form of artworks intentionally made by artists
the nature and practice of science
the nature of at least three of the four frames and how they may be employed to express particular intentions or points of view
the nature of at least three of the four frames as alternative frameworks of belief, value and meaning in visual arts
the nature of colonisation in Australia
the nature of colonisation internationally
the nature of contact between the indigenous and non-indigenous peoples
the nature of health
the nature of the work of designers as individuals and as collaborators
the need to promote ecological sustainability
the origins of an ancient society or period
the particle model of matter
the physical elements of environments
the pleasure and enjoyment in making artworks
the process of historical inquiry
the properties of solids liquids and gases
the reasons specific language forms and features, and structures of texts are commonly used for particular purposes, audiences and contexts
the reasons specific language forms and features, and structures of texts are commonly used for particular purposes, audiences and contexts
the responses of indigenous and non-indigenous peoples to colonisation
the safe and responsible use of materials, tools and techniques
the safe and responsible use of materials, tools and techniques in specific design projects
the significance of a specific person, group or event
the spatial distribution of the selected global environment
the structure of Earth
the structures and features of imaginative texts
the structures and features of imaginative texts including characterisation, setting, tension and climax, chronology and time, narrative voice, effective beginnings and endings
the terminology and concepts of historical time
the use of creativity and imagination
the use of musical concepts
the use of particular incidents to represent or clarify wider concepts
the use of particular incidents to represent or clarify wider concepts
the use of simple rhetorical devices
the use of simple rhetorical devices
the variety of genres available to composers of imaginary texts
the variety of genres available to composers of imaginary texts
the way the environment influences the community
the ways composers use stylistic features, content and marketing to develop and promote popular appeal
the ways composers use stylistic features, content and marketing to develop and promote popular appeal
the ways different modes work together to shape meaning in multimedia texts
the ways different modes work together to shape meaning in multimedia texts such as film, CD-ROM, websites and television
the ways in which inference, emphasis and point of view shape meaning
the ways in which inference, emphasis and point of view shape meaning
the ways in which meaning is shaped by form, structure, style, personal perspective and by the composer’s purpose and audience
the ways in which meaning is shaped by form, structure, style, personal perspective and by the composer’s purpose and audience
the ways in which specific language forms and features and structures of text are used
to shape meaning
the ways in which specific language forms and features and structures of text are used
to shape meaning including:
• in written texts: medium, organisation,
sentence structures, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling, the use of formal or colloquial language and figurative language
• in spoken texts: medium, organisation, sentence structures, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, cues, nonverbal language, tone, pitch, intonation and volume
• in visual texts: medium, organisation, colour, layout, perspective, focus, camera angles and editing
the ways in which use of detail, perspective and choice of vocabulary connect texts
the ways in which use of detail, perspective and choice of vocabulary connect texts
the ways tense, active and passive voice, sequencing, semantic links, synonyms, antonyms and affixes shape meaning
the ways tense, active and passive voice, sequencing, semantic links, synonyms, antonyms and affixes shape meaning
the ways their own background and experience affect their responses to texts
the ways their own background and experience affect their responses to texts
the ways ‘the real world’ is represented in the imaginary worlds of texts including literature, film, media and multimedia texts
the ways ‘the real world’ is represented in the imaginary worlds of texts including literature, film, media and multimedia texts
the world as the source of ideas and concepts to make art
their emerging sense of personal style and taste in composition and response
their emerging sense of personal style and taste in composition and response
thinking critically
Tools and equipment associated with a specific technology elective
translate between words and algebraic symbols and between algebraic symbols and words
triangles
types and nature of relationships
types of global environments and their location
types of humour and how humour is expressed in texts
types of humour and how humour is expressed in texts
types of movement skills
understanding how the concepts of music are used
understanding how the concepts of music are used
understanding various forms of musical notation used in the repertoire studied
unicellular organisms
use ratios and rates to solve problems
use algebraic symbols to translate descriptions of number patterns
Use index notation for positive integral indices
use international time zones to compare times
use letters to represent numbers
use of design folio to record and reflect on design ideas and decisions
use of design folio to record and reflect on design ideas and decisions
use the algebraic symbol system to simplify, expand and factorise simple algebraic expressions
using ICTs to plan, develop and document design projects
using ICTs to plan, develop and document design projects
using sampling and census
various artists, with a focus on what they do, where they work, how and why they work and how they develop their intentions
verbal, aural and visual techniques used to create imaginative texts
verbal, aural and visual techniques used to create imaginative texts, such as imagery, figures of speech, selective choice of vocabulary, rhythm, sound effects, colour and design
volume of cylinders
volume of prisms
ways of organising information, ideas and
arguments textually or visually
ways of organising information, ideas and
arguments textually or visually such as clustering, listing, compare and contrast, problem–solution, semantic chains, graphic and diagram outlines, structured overviews, consequence maps, thinking wheels and mindmaps
ways to engage an audience and sustain their interest and involvement
ways to engage an audience and sustain their interest and involvement
work and training opportunities for people who engage in design and technology in each area of study
ART4.01
uses a range of strategies to explore
different artmaking conventions and procedures to make artworks
ART4.02
explores the function of and relationships between the artist, artwork, world, audience
ART4.03
makes artworks that involve some
understanding of the frames
ART4.04
recognises and uses aspects of the world as
a source of ideas, concepts and subject matter in the visual arts
ART4.05
investigates ways to develop meaning in
their artworks
ART4.06
selects different materials and
techniques to make artworks
ART4.07
explores aspects of practice in critical and
historical interpretations of art
ART4.08
explores the function of and relationships between the artist, artwork, world, audience
ART4.09
begins to acknowledge that art can be
interpreted from different points of view
ART4.10
recognises that art criticism and art history
construct meanings
DRAMA.4.01.01
identifies and explores the elements of drama to develop belief and clarity in character, role, situation and action
DRAMA.4.01.02
improvises and playbuilds through group-devised processes
DRAMA.4.01.03
devises and enacts drama using scripted and unscripted material
DRAMA.4.01.04
explores a range of ways to structure dramatic work in collaboration with others.
DRAMA.4.02.01
uses performance skills to communicate dramatic meaning
DRAMA.4.02.02
experiments with performance spaces and production elements appropriate to purpose and audience
DRAMA.4.02.03
explores and uses aspects
of dramatic forms, performance styles, theatrical conventions and technologies to create dramatic meaning.
DRAMA.4.03.01
identifies and describes elements of drama, dramatic forms, performance styles, techniques and conventions in drama
DRAMA.4.03.02
recognises the function of drama and theatre in reflecting social and cultural aspects of human experience
DRAMA.4.03.03
describes the contribution of individuals and groups in drama using relevant drama terminology.
ENGLISH.4.01
responds to and composes texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis and pleasure
ENGLISH.4.02
uses a range of processes for responding to and composing texts
ENGLISH.4.03
responds to and composes texts in different technologies
ENGLISH.4.04
uses and describes language forms and features, and structures of texts appropriate to different purposes, audiences and contexts
ENGLISH.4.05
makes informed language choices to shape meaning with accuracy, clarity and coherence
ENGLISH.4.06
draws on experience, information and ideas to imaginatively and interpretively respond to and compose texts
ENGLISH.4.07
thinks critically and interpretively about information, ideas and arguments to respond to and compose texts
ENGLISH.4.08
makes connections between and among texts
ENGLISH.4.09
demonstrates understanding that texts express views of their broadening world and their relationships within it
ENGLISH.4.10
identifies, considers and appreciates cultural expression in texts
ENGLISH.4.11
uses, reflects on and assesses individual and collaborative skills for learning
GEOGRAPHY.4.01
identifies and gathers geographical information
GEOGRAPHY.4.02
organises and interprets geographical information
GEOGRAPHY.4.03
uses a range of written, oral and graphic forms to
communicate geographical information
GEOGRAPHY.4.04
uses a range of geographical tools
GEOGRAPHY.4.05
demonstrates a sense of place about global environments
GEOGRAPHY.4.06
describes the geographical processes that form and transform environments
GEOGRAPHY.4.07
identifies and discusses geographical issues from a
range of perspectives
GEOGRAPHY.4.08
describes the interrelationships between people and
environments
GEOGRAPHY.4.09
describes differences in life opportunities throughout the world
GEOGRAPHY.4.10
explains how geographical knowledge, understanding and skills combine with knowledge of civics to contribute to informed citizenship
HISTORY.4.01
describes and explains the nature of history, the main features of past societies and periods and their legacy
HISTORY.4.02
describes significant features of Aboriginal and indigenous cultures, prior to colonisation
HISTORY.4.03
explains the ways indigenous and non-indigenous peoples of the world have responded to contact with each other
HISTORY.4.04
identifies major periods of historical time and sequences people and events within specific periods of time
HISTORY.4.05
identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources
HISTORY.4.06
draws conclusions about the usefulness of sources as evidence in an inquiry
HISTORY.4.07
identifies different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
HISTORY.4.08
locates, selects and organises relevant information from a number of sources, including ICT, to conduct basic historical research
HISTORY.4.09
uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts
HISTORY.4.10
selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past
MATH.DS.4.01
constructs, reads and interprets graphs, tables, charts and statistical information
MATH.DS.4.02
collects statistical data using either a census or a sample, and analyses data using measures of location and range
MATH.MS.4.01
uses formulae and Pythagoras' theorem in calculating perimeter and area of circles and figures composed of rectangles and triangles
MATH.MS.4.02
calculates surface area of rectangular and triangular prisms and volume of right prisms and cylinders
MATH.MS.4.03
performs calculations of time that involve mixed units
MATH.NS.4.01
recognises the properties of special groups of whole numbers and applies a range of strategies to aid computation
MATH.NS.4.02
compares, orders and calculates with integers
MATH.NS.4.03
operates with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and rates
MATH.NS.4.04
solves probability problems involving simple events
MATH.PAS.4.01
uses letters to represent numbers and translates between words and algebraic symbols
MATH.PAS.4.02
creates, records, analyses and generalises number patterns using words and algebraic symbols in a variety of ways
MATH.PAS.4.03
uses the algebraic symbol system to simplify, expand and factorise simple algebraic expressions
MATH.PAS.4.04
uses algebraic techniques to solve linear equations and simple inequalities
MATH.PAS.4.05
graphs and interprets linear relationships on the number plane
MATH.SGS.4.01
describes and sketches three-dimensional solids including polyhedra and classifies them in terms of their properties
MATH.SGS.4.02
identifies and names angles formed by the intersection of straight lines, including those related to transversals on sets of parallel lines, and makes use of the relationships between them
MATH.SGS.4.03
classifies, constructs, and determines the properties of triangles and quadrilaterals
MATH.SGS.4.04
identifies congruent and similar two-dimensional
figures stating the relevant conditions
MATH.WMS.4.01
asks questions that could be explored using mathematics in relation to Stage 4 content
MATH.WMS.4.02
analyses a mathematical or real-life situation, solving problems using technology where appropriate
MATH.WMS.4.03
uses mathematical terminology and notation, algebraic symbols, diagrams, text and tables to communicate mathematical ideas
MATH.WMS.4.04
identifies relationships and the strengths and weaknesses of different strategies and solutions, giving reasons
MATH.WMS.4.05
links mathematical ideas and makes connections with, and generalisations about, existing knowledge and understanding in relation to Stage 4 content
MUSIC.4.01
performs in a range of musical styles
demonstrating an understanding of musical concepts
MUSIC.4.02
performs music using different forms of notation
and different types of technology across a broad range of musical styles
MUSIC.4.03
performs music demonstrating solo and/or
ensemble awareness
MUSIC.4.04
demonstrates an understanding of musical
concepts through exploring, experimenting, improvising, organising, arranging and composing
MUSIC.4.05
notates compositions using traditional and/or non-
traditional notation
MUSIC.4.06
experiments with different forms of technology in the composition process
MUSIC.4.07
demonstrates an understanding of musical
concepts through listening, observing, responding, discriminating, analysing, discussing and recording musical ideas
MUSIC.4.08
demonstrates an understanding of musical
concepts through aural identification and discussion of the features of a range of repertoire
MUSIC.4.09
demonstrates musical literacy through the use of notation, terminology, and the reading and interpreting of scores used in the music selected for study
MUSIC.4.10
identifies the use of technology in the music
selected for study, appropriate to the musical context
MUSIC.4.11
demonstrates an appreciation, tolerance and
respect for the aesthetic value of music as an artform
MUSIC.4.12
demonstrates a developing confidence and willingness to engage in performing, composing and listening experiences
PDHP.4.08
describes how to access and assess health information, products and services
PDHP.4.09
describes the benefits of a balanced lifestyle and participation in physical activity
PDHP.4.11
selects and uses communication skills and strategies clearly and coherently in a range of new and challenging situations
PDHP.4.13
demonstrates cooperation and support of others in social, recreational and other group contexts
PDHPE.4.01
describes and analyses the influences on a sense of self
PDHPE.4.02
identifies and selects strategies that enhance their ability to cope and feel supported
PDHPE.4.03
describes the qualities of positive relationships and strategies to address the abuse of power
PDHPE.4.04
demonstrates and refines movement skills in a range of contexts and environments
PDHPE.4.05
combines the features and elements of movement composition to perform in a range of contexts and environments
PDHPE.4.06
describes the nature of health and analyses how health issues may impact on young people
PDHPE.4.07
identifies the consequences of risk behaviours and describes strategies to minimise harm
PDHPE.4.10
explains how personal strengths and abilities contribute to enjoyable and successful participation in physical activity
PDHPE.4.12
assesses risk and social influences and reflects on personal experience to make informed decisions
PDHPE.4.13
demonstrates cooperation and support of others in social, recreational and other group contexts
PDHPE.4.14
ngages successfully in a wide range of movement situations that displays an understanding of how and why people move
PDHPE.4.15
devises, applies and monitors plans to achieve short-term and long-term goals
PDHPE.4.16
clarifies the source and nature of problems and draws on personal skills and support networks to resolve them
SCIENCE.4.01
a student identifies historical examples of how scientific knowledge has changed people's understanding of the world
SCIENCE.4.02
a student uses examples to illustrate how models, theories and laws contribute to an understanding of phenomena
SCIENCE.4.03
identifies areas of everyday life that have been affected by scientific developments
SCIENCE.4.04
identifies choices made by people with regard to scientific developments
SCIENCE.4.05
describes areas of current scientific research
SCIENCE.4.06
identifies and describes energy changes and the action of forces in common situations
SCIENCE.4.07
describes observed properties of substances using scientific models and theories
SCIENCE.4.08
describes features of living things
SCIENCE.4.09
describes the dynamic structure of Earth and its relationship to other parts of our solar system and the universe
SCIENCE.4.10
identifies factors affecting survival of organisms in an ecosystem
SCIENCE.4.11
identifies where resources are found, and describes ways in which they are used by humans
SCIENCE.4.12
identifies, using examples, common simple devices and explains why they are used
SCIENCE.4.13
clarifies the purpose of an investigation and, with guidance, produces a plan to investigate a problem
SCIENCE.4.14
follows a sequence of instructions to undertake a first-hand investigation
SCIENCE.4.15
uses given criteria to gather first-hand data
SCIENCE.4.16
accesses information from identified secondary sources
SCIENCE.4.17
evaluates the relevance of data and information
SCIENCE.4.18
with guidance, presents information to an audience to achieve a particular purpose
SCIENCE.4.19
draws conclusions based on information available
SCIENCE.4.20
uses an identified strategy to solve problems
SCIENCE.4.21
uses creativity and imagination to suggest plausible solutions to familiar problems
SCIENCE.4.22
undertakes a variety of individual and team tasks with guidance
SCIENCE.4.23
demonstrates confidence and a willingness to make decisions and to take responsible actions
SCIENCE.4.24
respects differing viewpoints on science issues and is honest, fair and ethical
SCIENCE.4.25
recognises the relevance and importance of lifelong learning and acknowledges the continued impact of science in many aspects of everyday life
SCIENCE.4.26
recognises the role of science in providing information about issues being considered and in increasing understanding of the world around them
SCIENCE.4.27
acknowledges their responsibility to conserve, protect and maintain the environment for the future
TECHNOLOGY.4.01.01
applies design processes that respond to needs and opportunities in each design project
TECHNOLOGY.4.01.02
describes factors influencing design in the areas of study of Built Environments, Products, and Information and Communications
TECHNOLOGY.4.01.03
identifies the roles of designers and their contribution to the improvement of the quality of life
TECHNOLOGY.4.02.01
generates and communicates creative design ideas and solutions
TECHNOLOGY.4.02.02
selects, analyses, presents and applies research and experimentation from a variety of sources
TECHNOLOGY.4.03.01
applies a broad range of contemporary and appropriate tools, materials and techniques with competence in the development of design projects
TECHNOLOGY.4.03.02
demonstrates responsible and safe use of a range of tools, materials and techniques in each design project
TECHNOLOGY.4.04.01
explains the impact of innovation and emerging technologies on society and the environment
TECHNOLOGY.4.05.01
applies management processes to successfully complete design projects
TECHNOLOGY.4.05.02
produces quality solutions that respond to identified needs and opportunities in each design project
TECHNOLOGY.4.06.01
applies appropriate evaluation techniques throughout each design project
TECHNOLOGY.4.06.02
identifies and explains ethical, social, environmental and sustainability
considerations related to design projects