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• VCHPEP033

  Explore their feelings and practice expressing their needs, likes and dislikes using simple communication tools

  Elaborations

  • learning through supported experiences about what feelings look like, when they have felt this way and how to act
  • learning to recognise their emotional expression
  • learning to use words, signs or symbols to name emotions for self and others
  • developing a vocabulary of key concepts and using pictures and real objects to indicate their understanding of their likes and dislikes and feelings, and events associated with each feeling
  • learning about the needs and viewpoints of others through group experiences and shared decision-making
  • selecting a solution and identifying cause and effect of actions for familiar social problems

  VCHPEP033 | Health and Physical Education | Level C | Personal, Social and Community Health | Communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing

• VCHPEP031

  Identify and name members of immediate family and demonstrate safety awareness, respond to safety instructions and identify safe and unsafe places and items in the environment

  Elaborations

  • sharing information about their own family using photos
  • learning about different types of relationships and identifying the people within each relationship group
  • exploring safety and learning to demonstrate safety awareness in familiar daily routines
  • learning protective behaviours that can help keep them safe, including how to seek or communicate a need for help from trusted people in their community who can help them stay safe and healthy, recognising and communicating when then feel unsafe and practising ways of asking for help in a range of different scenarios
  • using pictures and concrete examples to identify their understanding of safe and unsafe places and items in the environment around them

  VCHPEP031 | Health and Physical Education | Level C | Personal, Social and Community Health | Being healthy, safe and active

• VCIDC025

  Translate using textual cues such as pictures, layout and key words to predict meaning, and comment on the non-equivalence of words due to cultural differences

  Elaborations

  • translating Indonesian texts such as public signs to understand gist and noticing how meaning changes when translating into English such as sense of politeness
  • identifying and explaining expressions which do not easily translate into English, for example, Selamat siang, Sudah mandi?
  • comparing translations of Indonesian creative works (such as an advertisement, anthem or extract of a wayang script), noticing how words such as Tanah Air, sedikit-sedikit have more than a literal meaning

  VCIDC025 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCIDU015

  Recognise that ways of greeting and addressing others may change according to cultural norms

  Elaborations

  • knowing that different terms of address are used for teachers and friends, for example, Ibu/Bapak/kamu
  • understanding that language varies in formality depending on the people involved, for example, Hai versus Selamat pagi
  • recognising that greetings vary according to the time of day, for example, Selamat pagi/siang/sore/malam

  VCIDU015 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDU033

  Recognise that Indonesian is the official language of Indonesia and is one of many languages in the Asia-Pacific region

  Elaborations

  • understanding that Indonesian is a standardised language and is used in official contexts such as for government, the media and education and that it also borrows from other languages, often with modified spelling (for example, televisi, komputer, kursi, topi, telepon, kecap)
  • identifying examples of how Indonesian has influenced Australian English (for example, ‘sarong’, ‘gong’, ‘satay’, ‘batik’, ‘orangutan’)
  • showing awareness of Indonesian as a ‘real’ language in use in the world, one of multiple languages in the Asia-Pacific region and in the Australian community

  VCIDU033 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDU114

  Recognise pronunciation of compound words and polysyllabic words, and use of rhythm and stress in complex sentences

  Elaborations

  • recognising sounds such as the glottal stop k and unexploded t at end of words, and sound combinations such as kh and sy, in words such as khatulistiwa, masyarakat
  • understanding rising intonation in polysyllabic words (for example, membersihkan) and compound words, for example, kerajinan tangan
  • recognising and reproducing the rhythm of extended sentences, such as the correct pausing for clauses in a complex sentence, for example,…yang sudah diterimanya,…

  VCIDU114 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCITC100

  Identify factual information from a range of spoken, written and multimodal texts, and process and represent meaning through, for example, classifying, sequencing and summarising

  Elaborations

  • identifying context, purpose and audience of modified authentic texts such as conversations, advertisements, weather reports, instructions, timetables, recipes and signs
  • listening/reading for key ideas across a range of familiar subject matter presented in different formats, for example, geography (Italy’s place in Europe), home, travel, leisure and sport
  • sequencing instructions or actions by using temporal markers such as Prima … poi … dopo … alla fine
  • sharing interpretations of a range of texts, considering their understanding of Italian cultural dimensions in texts, and comparing own interpretations with those of others

  VCITC100 | Languages | Italian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCITC005

  Locate specific items of information in texts using early literacy skills

  Elaborations

  • participating in shared reading with the teacher, using contextual and visual clues such as illustrations in resources such as big books or digital books to decipher meaning
  • demonstrating understanding by using early literacy skills such as labelling, naming, pointing, matching, clicking and dragging, describing, drawing, tracing and miming
  • identifying words in written Italian
  • responding to questions eliciting specific details about participants, objects (size, colour) or events, for example, C’è il gatto? Sì/no. C’è il treno? Sì/no. È verde? Sì/no. Il treno è rosso? Sì/no. La pasta è buona? Sì/no

  VCITC005 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Informing

• VCITU076

  Analyse the ways in which choices in everyday language use reflect cultural practices and values

  Elaborations

  • understanding the significance of cultural concepts and how these relate to social conventions and are reflected in language use, for example, Salute! Cin Cin! Buon appetito!
  • observing the connection between some names and regional and family connections or religion
  • discussing culturally significant concepts encountered in texts (for example, Fare la passeggiata. Fare bella figura. Andare a trovare qualcuno) and making comparisons with Australian culture
  • analysing the meaning and use of proverbs and sayings (for example, l’abito non fa il monaco) and considering equivalents in English and other languages

  VCITU076 | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCJAC190

  Monitor language choices when using Japanese and take responsibility for modifying language and behaviours to assist intercultural communication

  Elaborations

  • reflecting and reporting on how learning Japanese provides insights into language and culture in general, and how their own assumptions about Japan or Asia have changed as a result of intercultural language learning
  • evaluating the nature and effectiveness of their own language and actions when interacting in Japanese
  • reflecting on how additional language experience supports and enhances first-language understanding and capabilities, for example, by identifying Japanese expressions, behaviours or attitudes that might enrich their own perspectives
  • reflecting on aspects of their own experiences of intercultural communication, such as instances of breakdowns or breakthroughs in communication, repair and recovery strategies, and responses to and insights gained through interactions

  VCJAC190 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCKOU171

  Explore how beliefs and value systems are reflected in everyday language use

  Elaborations

  • understanding the significance of social conventions and cultural concepts, for example, 잘 먹겠습니다, 잘 먹었습니다
  • reflecting on diverse interpretations of everyday language use in Korean, for example, possible interpretations of such phrases as 어디 가요? and밥 먹었어요? as either greetings or genuine questions depending on the context
  • reflecting on and comparing culturally embedded meanings of equivalent proverbs in Korean and English, providing possible reasons for the differences in expression of the same meaning, for example, 식은 죽먹기 versus ‘piece of cake’

  VCKOU171 | Languages | Korean | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCKOU152

  Compare and reflect on different ways of using language in everyday situations in Korean, Australian and other cultures, sharing ideas about possible reasons for the differences and variations

  Elaborations

  • recognising the importance of politeness explicitly expressed in Korean and comparing this with English, for example, 만나서 반가워요 versus ‘Nice to meet you’
  • understanding that language carries information about the people who use it and that common expressions often reflect cultural values important to that language community
  • reflecting on individual words which may be interpreted differently by people who do not know Korean culture, for example, 우리 집, 우리 선생님
  • identifying non-verbal expressions that are typical or expected in communication in different cultures, for example, eye contact, bowing, nodding, pointing

  VCKOU152 | Languages | Korean | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCLVC184

  Participate in intercultural interactions and consider own reactions when engaging with respected community members and resources

  Elaborations

  • reflecting and reporting on how learning the language provides insights into the relationship between language and culture in general, and how their own assumptions about ways of knowing and being may change through the experience
  • reflecting on how learning the language provides a distinctive means of understanding the Country/Place, including the relationship between land, the environment and people, and issues of discrimination and reconciliation
  • keeping a journal of memorable experiences (humorous, satisfying or challenging) associated with learning and using the language in various contexts, noting personal responses and reflections over time and insights gained
  • identifying and comparing how emotions or attitudes such as respect, shyness, exuberance or embarrassment are shown, displayed and expressed across different languages and cultures

  VCLVC184 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Levels 7 to 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VC2M7M06

  use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving ratios of lengths, areas and volumes; formulate problems, interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation, justifying choices made about the representation

  Elaborations

  • using fractions to model and solve ratio problems involving comparison of quantities, and considering part-part and part-whole relations
  • modelling and solving practical problems involving ratios of length, capacity or mass, such as in construction, design, or food or textile production; for example, mixing concrete, the golden ratio in design, mixing a salad dressing
  • modelling the situation using manipulatives, diagrams and/or mathematical discussion; for example, mixing primary colours in a variety of ratios to investigate how new colours are created and the strength of those colours
  • investigating commercialised substances founded on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ knowledges of substances, including pharmaceuticals and toxins, understanding how ratios are used in their development

  VC2M7M06 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 7 | Measurement

• VC2M4N05

  solve problems involving multiplying or dividing natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 without a calculator, using the multiplicative relationship between the place value of digits

  Elaborations

  • using physical or virtual materials to demonstrate the multiplicative relationship between the places
  • using materials such as place value charts, numeral expanders or sliders to recognise and explain why multiplying by 10 moves the digits one place to the left and dividing by 10 moves digits one place to the right
  • using a calculator or other digital tools to recognise and develop an understanding of the effect of multiplying or dividing numbers by tens, hundreds and thousands, recording sequences in a place value chart, in a table or spreadsheet, generalising the patterns noticed and applying them to solve multiplicative problems without a calculator

  VC2M4N05 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 4 | Number

• VC2M1N02

  partition one- and two-digit numbers in different ways using physical and virtual materials, including partitioning two-digit numbers into tens and ones

  Elaborations

  • building knowledge and understanding of the part-part-whole facts to 10, using physical and virtual materials; for example, using virtual ten-frames through a digital app or website to identify pairs of numbers that combine to make 10
  • using physical and virtual materials to partition numbers into counts of tens and ones; for example, recognising 35 as 3 tens and 5 ones or as 2 tens and 15 ones
  • using part-part-whole reasoning and physical or virtual materials to represent 24, then partitioning 24 in different ways and recording the partitions using numbers; for example, 10, 10 and 4 combine to make 24 or 10 and 14 combine to make 24

  VC2M1N02 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 1 | Number

• VC2M7P02

  conduct repeated chance experiments and run simulations with a large number of trials using digital tools; compare predicted with observed results, explaining the differences and the effect of sample size on the outcomes 

  Elaborations

  • developing an understanding of the law of large numbers through using experiments and simulations to conduct large numbers of trials for seemingly random events and discussing findings
  • conducting simulations using online simulation tools and comparing the combined results of a large number of trials to predicted results
  • exploring and observing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children’s instructive games – for example, Koara from the Jawi and Bardi Peoples of Sunday Island in Western Australia – to investigate probability, predicting outcomes for an event and comparing with increasingly larger numbers of trials, and comparing observed and expected results

  VC2M7P02 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 7 | Probability

• VC2M8SP01

  identify the conditions for congruence and similarity of triangles and explain the conditions for other sets of common shapes to be congruent or similar, including those formed by transformations

  Elaborations

  • developing an understanding of what it means for shapes to be congruent or similar
  • using the enlargement transformation and digital tools to develop sets of similar shapes
  • investigating sufficient conditions to establish that 2 triangles are congruent
  • applying logical reasoning and tests for congruence and similarity, to problems and proofs involving plane shapes
  • comparing angle and side measurements of shapes under transformation to answer questions such as ‘What changes?’ and ‘What stays the same?’
  • establishing that 2 shapes are congruent if one lies exactly on top of the other after one or more transformations, including translations, reflections and rotations, and recognising that the matching sides and the matching angles are equal

  VC2M8SP01 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 8 | Space

• VCNRC055

  Obtain and interpret information from a range of spoken, written, print or digital texts related to topics of interest such as leisure, food and diet, entertainment and special occasions

  Elaborations

  • collecting information from a range of texts, such as advertisements, signs, announcements and recipes, identifying context, purpose and audience
  • comparing information from different texts such as a diary entry, song or invitation, about special occasions, evaluating information and discussing culture specific terms and representations
  • using print and online resources such as dictionaries and grammar references to support understanding of texts
  • summarising information and viewpoints in a range of texts, using tools such as guided note taking
  • listening to, reading and viewing print and digital texts, such as invitations, cards and messages, summarising main ideas and key information and responding to them

  VCNRC055 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing

• VCNRC094

  Create bilingual texts and resources to support their own learning

  Elaborations

  • creating bilingual resources for language learning, such as word banks, glossaries, digital resources, charts or a personal translation dictionary, with examples and explanations of language use
  • using dictionaries and electronic translation tools to create bilingual texts, such as posters, maps, menus and schedules, making decisions about language use that is appropriate for the audience
  • creating bilingual resources, such as picture dictionaries or photo stories with bilingual captions and labels, for example, recreating a scene from a country where the language is spoken, depicting roads, shops, products and services
  • creating bilingual signs and notices for the school
  • developing strategies to support understanding of language that cannot be directly translated, for example, in the use of actions and gestures

  VCNRC094 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating