Search

Elaboration (2) ACHES046

using a range of criteria (social, economic, environmental) to select and justify a preferred option

applying enterprising behaviours to class and everyday activities (for example, by taking on a leadership role in a project, establishing goals that are meaningful and realistic, accepting responsibility)

Elaboration (1) ACHES047

applying different strategies for mitigating risks, such as using procedures for safe and secure online banking and shopping (for example, checking bank/credit card statements; using credible, secure websites)

Elaboration ACHES048

representing data in different forms such as charts, tables and graphs, maps or models to communicate findings

Elaboration (1) ACHES048

developing texts for different audiences such as peers, businesses, the public, and for different purposes (for example, to persuade or inform)

Elaboration (2) ACHES048

using economics and business terms and concepts such as interdependence, trade, comparative advantage, globalisation, supply chain, insurance, savings buffer, intrapreneur, competitive advantage, costs, benefits

Elaboration ACHES049

discussing and reflecting on the outcomes of a decision and identifying those that were intended or unintended

Elaboration ACHEK050

identifying indicators of economic performance such as economic growth rates, unemployment trends, inflation rates, sustainability indexes

Elaboration (1) ACHEK050

investigating the performance of the Australian economy using key indicators and explaining fluctuations using phases of the business cycle

Elaboration ACHEK051

defining ‘living standards’ and explaining its relationship to economic performance

Elaboration (1) ACHEK051

exploring the factors that can explain the variations in economic performance within or between economies (for example, high levels of foreign ownership, employment rates, levels of debt)

Elaboration (2) ACHEK051

investigating economic performance and living standards and discussing how they can mean different things to different people and countries

Elaboration (3) ACHEK051

investigating the ways living standards can be measured (for example, gross domestic product (GDP), Human Development Index (HDI) or total quality of life index)

Elaboration (4) ACHEK051

investigating the ways in which income and wealth are distributed in the economy, using measures such as an income distribution histogram, the Lorenz curve or the Gini coefficient

Elaboration ACHEK052

identifying examples of fiscal and monetary policy options designed to improve the standard of living, such as productivity policy, training and workforce development, taxation, work visas, migration, buying or selling government securities

Elaboration (1) ACHEK052

identifying examples of government intervention that aim to redistribute income (for example, pensions, youth allowance and job search), and goods and services such as health care and education

Elaboration (2) ACHEK052

investigating how Australia supports economic growth in the Asia region through participating in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum

Elaboration (3) ACHEK052

explaining the impact of minimum wage, government payments, taxation and government-funded services on living standards

Elaboration (4) ACHEK052

identifying examples of externalities (that is, costs or benefits associated with the production or consumption of goods and/or services that affect the wellbeing of third parties or society more generally) and exploring the ways governments can influence …

Elaboration ACHEK053

identifying and explaining factors that influence major consumer decisions (for example, price, availability and cost of finance, marketing of products, age and gender of consumer, convenience, ethical and environmental considerations)

Curriculum Types

Curriculum Elements Types

General Capabilities

Cross Curriculum Priorities