Units 1 and 2 Mathematical Methods Achievement Standard
demonstrates knowledge of concepts of functions, calculus and statistics in routine and non-routine problems in a variety of contexts selects and applies techniques in functions, calculus and statistics to solve routine and non-routine problems in a …
Units 1 and 2 | Achievement standards | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
Units 1 and 2 Specialist Mathematics Achievement Standard
demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the concepts of vectors, combinatorics, geometry, matrices, trigonometry and complex numbers in routine and non-routine problems in a variety of contexts synthesises information to select and apply techniques …
Units 1 and 2 | Achievement standards | Specialist Mathematics | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
Units 1 and 2 Biology Achievement Standard
For the biological systems studied, the student: analyses how system components function and are interrelated at micro and macro levels analyses how flows of matter and transfers and transformations of energy are related in system processes explains …
Units 1 and 2 | Achievement standards | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Units 1 and 2 Chemistry Achievement Standard
For the chemical systems studied, the student: analyses how structure, bond strength and energy transfers and transformations are interrelated in chemical systems analyses how a range of factors affect atomic or molecular interactions and change the …
Units 1 and 2 | Achievement standards | Chemistry | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Units 1 and 2 Earth and Environmental Science Achievement Standard
For the Earth systems studied, the student: analyses how Earth systems and their components are inter-related across a range of spatial scales, and how they have changed over time analyses how cycling of matter and transfers and transformations of energy …
Units 1 and 2 | Achievement standards | Earth and Environmental Science | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Units 1 and 2 Physics Achievement Standard
For the physical systems studied, the student: analyses physical phenomena in complex scenarios qualitatively and quantitatively analyses the relationships between components and properties of physical systems qualitatively and quantitatively explains …
Units 1 and 2 | Achievement standards | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Units 1 and 2 Ancient History Achievement Standard
evaluates the significance of issues associated with the use of sources and evidence for the ancient world evaluates key features and structures of ancient societies and how they shaped people’s lives and actions in the past assesses the significance …
Units 1 and 2 | Achievement standards | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Units 1 and 2 Geography Achievement Standard
The student: analyses how processes of change have spatial consequences in places and environments at a range of scales, and explains the role of context analyses interconnections between people, places and environments, and their geographical significance …
Units 1 and 2 | Achievement standards | Geography | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Units 1 and 2 Modern History Achievement Standard
evaluates the extent of change and continuity how it affected the lives of individuals and groups in different times and places evaluates the important causes of change and continuity in particular contexts analyses how different perspectives and responses …
Units 1 and 2 | Achievement standards | Modern History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLGEU136
recognising that language carries cultural ideas, for example, Sommerbeginn, which is officially 1 December in Australia but 21/22 June in Europe; hitzefrei (‘heat-free’), referring to the practice of dismissing students early from school if a certain …
Elaboration (1) | ACLGEU136 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum
STEM in the Australian Curriculum
STEM is addressed in the Australian Curriculum through the learning areas of Science, Technologies and Mathematics, and through general capabilities, particularly Numeracy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capability, and Critical and Creative …
STEM in the Australian Curriculum | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Conclusions
In general, this project highlighted the strong and natural links between the Australian Curriculum: Science, Mathematics and Technologies. ACARA’s STEM Connections project was well-received by participating schools, with the majority of students and …
Conclusions | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Consumer and financial literacy: Year 10
Young people grow up in diverse circumstances. At age 15 to 16, there is a divergence in young people’s sophistication in relation to financial management attitudes. Unique family circumstances strongly influence young people’s notions of their future …
Consumer and financial literacy: Year 10 | Year levels | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Introduction
Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and STEM education have become the focus of considerable political, industry and media commentary. Widespread concern about Australia’s performance in STEM disciplines and take-up of STEM careers …
Introduction | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Advice for Implementation
Advice School reports and surveys for students and staff members provided valuable insight into what contributes to a successful project. Schools Strong commitment from the school as a whole is vital for the success of such a project. Key to project success …
Advice for Implementation | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Report Findings: Benefits & Challenges
Many teachers commented on the unanticipated benefits for their students from their involvement in the STEM Connections project. The development of general capabilities, such as Critical and Creative Thinking, and Personal and Social Capability, was overwhelmingly …
Report Findings: Benefits & Challenges | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Report Findings: Qualitative Data
Participating schools were asked to report against the project aims as part of their evaluation. This section provides a summary of their responses and outlines additional benefits of the project.
Report Findings: Qualitative Data | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Consumer and financial literacy: 7-10 Economics and Business
The Australian Curriculum: Economics and Business is uniquely positioned to develop consumer and financial literacy in young people. The curriculum supports the development of the dimensions of consumer and financial literacy as shown in the diagram below. Approximate …
Consumer and financial literacy: 7-10 Economics and Business | Subjects | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Consumer and financial literacy: English
The Australian Curriculum: English has an important role in developing consumer and financial literacy in young people. The English curriculum develops students’ understanding of how to read, view and interpret texts. Through the literacy strand of the …
Consumer and financial literacy: English | Subjects | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
F-6/7 Humanities and Social Sciences - Years 1 and 2
F-6/7 HASS (Geography sub-strand) Year 1 The natural, managed and constructed features of places, their location, how they change and how they can be cared for (ACHASSK031) Activities in the local place and reasons for their location (ACHASSK033) Reflect …
F-6/7 Humanities and Social Sciences - Years 1 and 2 | Conservation and sustainability | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources