English - Year 8
Visual language Investigate how visual and multimodal texts allude to or draw on other texts or images to enhance and layer meaning (ACELA1548) Comprehension strategies Use comprehension strategies to interpret and evaluate texts by reflecting on …
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Mathematics - Year 8
Number and place value Carry out the four operations with rational numbers and integers, using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies (ACMNA183) Real numbers Solve problems involving the use of percentages, including …
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Science - Year 8
Processing and analysing data and information Construct and use a range of representations, including graphs, keys and models to represent and analyse patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS144) Summarise data, …
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Mathematics - Year 8
Chance Investigate techniques for collecting data, including census, sampling and observation (ACMSP284) Data representation and interpretation Explore the practicalities and implications of obtaining data through sampling using a variety of investigative …
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Science - Year 8
Questioning and predicting Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge (ACSIS139) Planning and conducting Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation …
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7-10 Geography - Year 8
Reflect on their learning to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic and social considerations, and predict the expected outcomes of their proposal (ACHG …
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Bouncing balls – AT (Year 8)
Prior to the sample task, students investigated investigated forms of energy and energy transfers and transformations. As part of the unit, students were required to undertake a practical investigation to identify the relationship between drop heights …
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Geography - Above satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can analyse the interconnections between people and environments (WS1) and how and why places are perceived and valued differently (WS2). Through an examination of the factors associated with the movement …
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Geography - Below satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can identify simple interconnections between people and environments (WS1) and simply describe how places are perceived and valued (WS2). Through an examination of the factors associated with the movement …
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Civics and Citizenship – Satisfactory – Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can analyse features of Australian democracy, and explain features of Australia’s democracy that enable active participation (WS1). The student recognises different types of laws in Australia and explains …
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Economics and Business - Satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can explain the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses in terms of financial and economic decision-making (WS2). The student explains why different types of businesses exist (WS4) and …
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History - Above satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can recognise and explain patterns of change and continuity over time (WS2, WS5). The student explains the causes and effects of events and developments (WS2, WS3, WS5). The student describes in detail the …
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Science - Above satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can use the particle model to explain and predict the properties and behaviours of substances (WS1). The student identifies different forms of energy and describes how energy transfers and transformations …
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7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 8
How laws are made in Australia through parliaments (statutory law) and through the courts (common law) (ACHCK063)
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 8
The ways markets in Australia operate to enable the distribution of resources, and why they may be influenced by government (ACHEK027) The traditional markets of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their participation in contemporary …
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7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 8
Analysis, synthesis and interpretation Critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS070) Communication and reflection Present evidence-based civics and citizenship arguments …
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 8
Analysis, synthesis and interpretation Interpret data and information displayed in different formats to identify relationships and trends (ACHES034) Communication and reflection Present evidence-based conclusions using economics and business language …
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7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 8
Problem- solving and decision- making Appreciate multiple perspectives and use strategies to mediate differences (ACHCS071) Use democratic processes to reachconsensus on a course of actionrelating to a civics or citizenship issueandplan for that action …
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 8
Questioning and research Develop questions about an economic or business issue or event, and plan and conduct an investigation or project (ACHES032) Gather relevant data and information from a range of digital, online and print sources (ACHES033) Economic …
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Bouncing balls – ABOVE (Year 8)
Prior to the sample task, students investigated forms of energy and energy transfers and transformations. As part of the unit, students were required to undertake a practical investigation to identify the relationship between drop heights and bounce …
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