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• VCZHU062

  Investigate the extent and dynamic nature of Chinese language use locally and globally

  Elaborations

  • exploring the ways in which Chinese language use is fostered among local communities and the use of Chinese in local media such as community radio, TV, newspapers and magazines
  • exploring the use of 普通话 as a lingua franca in Chinese-speaking communities, and identifying terms used in different regions to express a similar idea, for example, 普通话 versus 国语；达人 vs 高手
  • viewing words in 繁体字 in familiar contexts and applying their understanding of the simplification process to determine the possible meanings and the 简体字 equivalent, for example, 个-個;说-說; 边-邊
  • discussing the use of 繁体字 and 简体字 in Chinese-speaking communities today, including the revival of 繁体字 and the spread of 简体字 in diverse communities
  • examining how globalisation is impacting on Chinese values and language use, for example, how responses to praise are shifting to reflect a western concept of gratitude (谢谢) rather than the modesty of the past (哪里哪里)
  • reading texts consisting of 名人名言 (such as 孔子说：有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎), and discussing the cultural meaning of the quote and how it is relevant to contemporary language use

  VCZHU062 | Languages | Chinese | Second Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCARC109

  Create own representations of people or events in imaginative texts using familiar words, illustrations, actions and other verbal and non-verbal forms of expression

  Elaborations

  • creating own version of a story by sequencing a series of pictures with captions or by creating a storyboard with labels, using modelled language, for example

    كان يا ما كان؛ في يوم من الأيام؛ كان في مرة

  • performing songs, raps, rhymes and action stories using simple language and non-verbal forms of expression, such as clapping, gestures and facial expressions, to support meaning
  • creating a puppet play or dramatic performance based on an experience or aspect of a story, song, poem or cartoon
  • creating and presenting a class Big Book and texts in digital form based on imagined scenarios in familiar contexts, using modelled language, for example,

    كان دب كبير إسمه راين؛ عاش راين في جبل ضخم؛ أكل راين؛ شاهد راين ثعلباً صغيراً

  VCARC109 | Languages | Arabic | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Creating

• VCLVC136

  Create and present shared stories, songs and performances, using familiar words and patterns and support materials

  Elaborations

  • making a shared Big Book based on an event, experience or performance, labelling, captioning and drawing key elements
  • creating own stories by sequencing a series of pictures with captions or by creating a storyboard with labels, using modelled language and repetitive phrases
  • re-enacting or retelling simple stories, episodes or interactions, using puppets, props, actions or gestures and modelled language
  • creating digital texts based around familiar contexts and characters using images and captions
  • creating their own songs/raps, or new versions of contemporary songs/raps by substituting words and phrases such as animal names, places, geographical features, adding elements such as characters or places, incorporating non-verbal supporting elements such as clapping, gestures and facial expressions
  • creating dances, paintings and visual designs appropriate to the Country/Place

  VCLVC136 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Creating

• VCLVC152

  Interact with peers, the teaching team and visiting respected community members about aspects of personal worlds, such as experiences at school, home, everyday routines, interests and activities

  Elaborations

  • describing self in relation to daily routines, family and friends, pastimes and aspects of school and home life
  • sharing and reflecting on learning experiences, such as visits, meetings, school and community activities with class members, using gestures, illustrations and graphics to support commentary
  • recounting specific events or experiences, using familiar and modelled language
  • asking and responding to questions to identify/describe features of people, plants, animals and items in the environment, for example, by referring to colour, size, number, location
  • talking about aspects of their personal worlds, such as interests and leisure activities
  • describing other people, such as family members, friends and teachers, for example, by identifying their kin relationship
  • showing interest in and respect for others, for example, by expressing praise or encouragement
  • expressing personal experiences and future plans, using modelled sentence patterns

  VCLVC152 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Levels 3 to 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCEALL515

  Recognise basic cohesive devices in a simple text

  Elaborations

  • recognising basic conjunctions, such as ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘because’
  • understanding basic pronoun references (such as ‘it’, ‘she’, ‘they’) in familiar texts

  VCEALL515 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level CL | Reading and Viewing | Linguistic Structures and Features

• VCEALL557

  Comprehend and produce short spoken text types

  Elaborations

  • understanding and producing short texts, such as simple recounts, descriptions, instructions
  • using basic features to structure texts, such as introduction, body, conclusion

  VCEALL557 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level C1 | Speaking and Listening | Linguistic Structures and Features

• VCEALL282

  Use some of the terminology of reading

  Elaborations

  • understanding terminology such as ‘author’, ‘title’, ‘letter’, ‘word’, ‘sentence’
  • identifying features of a text in answer to questions such as ‘Who is the author of this book?’

  VCEALL282 | Curriculum content | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | Level B1 | Reading and Viewing | Linguistic Structures and Features

• VCELY083

  Use images within text to identify key objects and events

  Elaborations

  • using images to select a text to be read or viewed
  • learning to sequence images to demonstrate an understanding of a text that has been listened to or viewed

  VCELY083 | Curriculum content | English | Level C | Reading and Viewing | Literacy

• VC2M10A01

  factorise algebraic expressions by taking out a common algebraic factor

  Elaborations

  • using the distributive law and the exponent laws to factorise algebraic expressions
  • understanding the relationship between factorisation and expansion

  VC2M10A01 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 10 | Algebra

• VC2M10AM01

  solve problems involving surface area and volume of right pyramids, right cones, spheres and related composite solids

  Elaborations

  • using formulas to solve problems
  • using authentic situations to apply knowledge and understanding of surface area and volume

  VC2M10AM01 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 10A | Measurement

• VCMMG123

  Investigate the effect of one-step slides and flips with and without digital technologies

  Elaborations

  • understanding that objects can be moved but changing position does not alter an object’s size or features

  VCMMG123 | Mathematics | Level 2 | Measurement and Geometry | Location and transformation

• VCMMG312

  Calculate the areas of composite shapes

  Elaborations

  • understanding that partitioning composite shapes into rectangles and triangles is a strategy for solving problems involving area

  VCMMG312 | Mathematics | Level 9 | Measurement and Geometry | Using units of measurement

• VCMMG365

  Solve problems involving surface area and volume of right pyramids, right cones, spheres and related composite solids

  Elaborations

  • using formulas to solve problems
  • using authentic situations to apply knowledge and understanding of surface area and volume

  VCMMG365 | Mathematics | Level 10A | Measurement and Geometry | Using units of measurement

• VCMMG344

  Formulate proofs involving congruent triangles and angle properties

  Elaborations

  • applying an understanding of relationships to deduce properties of geometric figures (for example the base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal)

  VCMMG344 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Measurement and Geometry | Geometric reasoning

• VCMNA106

  Explore the connection between addition and subtraction

  Elaborations

  • becoming fluent with partitioning numbers to understand the connection between addition and subtraction
  • using counting on to identify the missing element in an additive problem

  VCMNA106 | Mathematics | Level 2 | Number and Algebra | Number and place value

• VCMNA246

  Round decimals to a specified number of decimal places

  Elaborations

  • using rounding to estimate the results of calculations with whole numbers and decimals, and understanding the conventions for rounding

  VCMNA246 | Mathematics | Level 7 | Number and Algebra | Real numbers

• VCMNA249

  Recognise and solve problems involving simple ratios

  Elaborations

  • understanding that rate and ratio problems can be solved using fractions or percentages and choosing the most efficient form to solve a particular problem

  VCMNA249 | Mathematics | Level 7 | Number and Algebra | Real numbers

• VCMNA329

  Factorise algebraic expressions by taking out a common algebraic factor

  Elaborations

  • using the distributive law and the index laws to factorise algebraic expressions
  • understanding the relationship between factorisation and expansion

  VCMNA329 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA251

  Introduce the concept of variables as a way of representing numbers using letters

  Elaborations

  • understanding that arithmetic laws are powerful ways of describing and simplifying calculations and that using these laws leads to the generality of algebra

  VCMNA251 | Mathematics | Level 7 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMSP270

  Calculate mean, median, mode and range for sets of data. Interpret these statistics in the context of data

  Elaborations

  • understanding that summarising data by calculating measures of centre and spread can help make sense of the data

  VCMSP270 | Mathematics | Level 7 | Statistics and Probability | Data representation and interpretation