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• VCDEU133

  Identify the purposes of familiar personal, informative and imaginative texts such as maps, calendars and fairy tales, and explain how particular features of such texts help to achieve these purposes

  Elaborations

  • classifying a range of digital and other texts such as fairy tales, recipes, instructions, advertisements, greeting cards, maps or songs according to their purpose(s) (such as to entertain, describe or instruct), discussing and justifying choices in English
  • comparing wall calendars from a German-speaking country and Australia in terms of structure, public holidays, pictorial representation of seasons, and cultural influences
  • identifying and comparing the features of different types of texts, such as a cookery book, a picture storybook or a comic
  • discussing the structure of shared reading texts, identifying sentences, questions, answers and greetings (Satz, Frage, Antwort and Gruß), and recognising how different textual elements such as title, layout, script and images combine to make meaning

  VCDEU133 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCELC120

  Interact with peers and teacher to exchange personal information about everyday routines involving school and home environment

  Elaborations

  • asking and answering questions to exchange information about self and family, for example, Πού είναι ο κύριος Παναγιώτης; Να τος. Πού είναι η μαμά σου;
  • asking for and sharing information about daily and classroom routines, for example, Πού είναι το μολύβι; Εδώ. Τι μέρα είναι σήμερα; Σήμερα είναι Δευτέρα. Τι μήνας είναι; Είναι Μάρτιος, Τι ημερομηνία έχουμε σήμερα; Έχουμε 18 Μαρτίου, Ποια εποχή έχουμε; Έχουμε καλοκαίρι, Τι καιρό κάνει σήμερα; Κάνει κρύο. Bρέχει. Δε βρέχει. Ούτε κρύο, ούτε ζέστη.
  • using common responses and appropriate body language in response to frequently asked comments or questions, for example, ναι, μ’αρέσει, δε μ’αρέσει, understanding that lifting the head means ‘no’ and is used only in informal situations
  • exchanging simple correspondence such as notes, invitations or messages in print or digital form

  VCELC120 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCZHC130

  Collaborate in and make decisions about group activities and learning experiences in familiar contexts

  Elaborations

  • participating in group activities and role-plays involving scenarios such as buying food or goods or ordering a meal, and making requests in an appropriate way, for example, 请来…;我想买…; 你有…吗？
  • negotiating details in a transaction, such as stating preferred size, quantity or price, and concluding the transaction with the exchange of currency
  • offering their opinions to help others in transactions, for example, 我喜欢红色的/我最喜欢那个
  • taking collective action to plan and present a cultural item, such as celebrating a festive occasion by performing a song or dance for members of school community
  • discussing cultural items to present for a school event, for example, performing a song, cooking Chinese food or making craft (剪纸, 做灯笼)
  • using digital media to produce a publicity flier for an upcoming cultural or sporting event such as 汉语比赛
  • responding to scaffolding questions about the scientific world in Chinese, for example, answering questions such as 你喜欢下雨吗？; 现在下大雨了， 我们怎么办？; 为什么有人害怕下雨呢？ when learning about rain

  VCZHC130 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCMNA135

  Represent and solve problems involving multiplication using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies

  Elaborations

  • writing simple word problems in numerical form and vice versa
  • using technology to check the solution and reasonableness of the answer

  VCMNA135 | Mathematics | Level 3 | Number and Algebra | Number and place value

• Indonesian - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 description

  Students participate orally in classroom routines and tasks. They respond to teacher-generated questions about texts. Students undertake word building and language exercises. They participate in shared reading and create texts using modelled language.

  Students become increasingly aware that Indonesian...

  Level description | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence

• German - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 description

  Students notice features of German communication such as the use of gestures, facial expressions and intonation patterns. They become familiar with the idea of grammatical gender and become familiar with how to use singular and plural forms. As they encounter German language and culture they make...

  Level description | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence

• Italian - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 description

  Students experiment with pronunciation and intonation in Italian, noticing similarities and differences with other familiar languages. They focus on structures and grammatical rules such as those relating to the use of possessive pronouns, prepositions and negation. They extend their knowledge...

  Level description | Languages | Italian | F–10 Sequence

• VCMNA129

  Investigate the conditions required for a number to be odd or even and identify odd and even numbers

  Elaborations

  • identifying even numbers using skip counting by twos or by grouping even collections of objects in twos
  • explaining why all numbers that end in the digits 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 are even and that numbers ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 are odd

  VCMNA129 | Mathematics | Level 3 | Number and Algebra | Number and place value

• VC2M3M03

  recognise and use the relationship between formal units of time, including days, hours, minutes and seconds, to estimate and compare the duration of events

  Elaborations

  • estimating how long it would take to read a set passage of text, and sharing this information to demonstrate understanding of formal units of duration of time
  • planning a sequence of events based on estimates of the duration of each event; for example, planning a set of activities for a class party by estimating how long each game or activity will take
  • reading or setting the time on digital devices to the minute or second; for example, setting an online timing device to count down from a set time, or setting the time on a digital clock
  • using sand timers and digital timers to measure and check estimates of short durations of time, such as one minute, 3 minutes and 5 minutes
  • exploring how cultural accounts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples explain cycles of time that involve the sun, moon and stars

  VC2M3M03 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 3 | Measurement

• Roman Alphabet Languages - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 description

  Students participate orally in classroom routines and tasks, and share ideas about how the language works. They respond to teacher-generated questions about texts, participate in games and give brief presentations about topics such as family, pets, or a favourite game or object. Students follow...

  Level description | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence

• Mathematics: Level 3 description

  In Level 3, students increasingly use mathematical terms and symbols to describe computations, measurements and characteristics of objects.

  Students recognise, model and order numbers to at least 10 000 and place four digit numbers on a number line with regard for scale. They partition and re-arrange...

  Level description | Mathematics

• VCARC120

  Socialise and build relationships with the teacher, peers and friends through the exchange of personal information relating to home and school environment, such as everyday routines

  Elaborations

  • asking and answering questions about information relating to self, peers, friends and family members, for example,

    أين ولدت؟ ماذا تتكلم في البيت؟ ماذا يعمل أبوك؟ أين تذهب يوم السبت؟ من هي صديقتك؟ لماذا تحب جدتك؟ ماذا تفعل بعد المدرسة؟ أي رياضة تلعب؟

    ولدت في العراق؛ أتكلم العربية في البيت؛ أحب الشوكولاتة كثيرا؛ أحب أبي وأمي جداً؛ أبي يعمل في المستشفى؛ أمي طبيبة؛ أخي يدرس في المدرسة؛ أختي في الجامعة؛ يوم السبت أذهب إلى بيت جدي؛ يوم الأحد اذهب إلى المطعم.

  • sharing information about daily routines and favourite activities at home and school, for example,

    أستيقظ باكراً؛ آكل الفطور؛ ألبس ثيابي؛ أشاهد التلفاز؛ أكمل فروض المدرسة؛ ألعب ألعاباً الكترونية؛ أرتب سريري؛ أنظف غرفتي؛ ألعب كرة القدم؛ أذهب إلى المسبح.

  • using common expressions and appropriate body language when responding to frequently used comments and questions, for example,

    يبدو أنك متعب؛ متى نمت البارحة؟ لماذا تأخرت هذا الصباح؟ كيف تأتي إلى المدرسة؟ هل عندك طعام للفرصة؟

  • exchanging simple correspondence such as notes, invitations or birthday cards in print or digital form, for example,

    هل تحب أن تأتي إلى حفلة عيد ميلادي؟ سمير؛ أنا أدعوك إلى بيتي يوم السبت؛ تعال نلعب معاً.

    عيد ميلاد سعيد؛ كل عام وأنت بخير؛ أتمنى لك عيداً سعيداً.

  VCARC120 | Languages | Arabic | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCFRC019

  Participate in routine exchanges such as asking each other how they are, offering wishes and sharing information about aspects of their personal worlds

  Elaborations

  • exchanging greetings in different contexts, for example, Bonjour, Madame Patou, comment allez-vous? Salut, Nicole, ça va? Pas mal, et toi?
  • offering wishes for particular occasions, situations or times of day, for example, Bonne nuit, Papa! Bonjour, Messieurs; Bonne fête, Hafiz! A demain, Mademoiselle; A bientȏt! Bonne année! Bon courage!
  • exchanging information about self, family, friends or interests, building vocabulary, using simple statements and cohesive devices such as the conjunctions et, mais and ou, and experimenting with gestures (for example, shrugging, thumb/fingers gesture for l’argent), intonation and expression, for example, J’ai deux soeurs et j’ai un frère; j’aime les sports et les voyages — mais j’adore la musique!
  • using common responses to frequently asked questions or comments (for example, très bien, voilà, oui, bien sûr, d’accord), imitating modelled intonation and stress patterns
  • asking and answering questions relating to concepts such as time, place or number, including days of the week, months and seasons, for example, Ça fait combien? Ça fait cinq; Quelle heure est-il? Il est dix heures; Aujourd’hui c’est vendredi? Non, c’est jeudi; En hiver il fait très froid
  • exchanging simple correspondence such as notes, invitations or birthday cards in print or digital form

  VCFRC019 | Languages | French | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCTRC018

  Participate in conversations about themselves and others, everyday routines and events at school and in their local communities

  Elaborations

  • sharing information about themselves, such as details of their daily routines, family, friends and things they like to do, for example, Şarkı söylemeyi severim, Akşam kitap okurum, Sabah erken kalkarım, Bazen kardeşim ile oyun oynarım, Hafta sonunda futbol oynarım. Uyumadan önce dişlerimi fırçalarım. Uyandıktan sonra kahvaltı yaparım
  • asking and responding to questions about themselves and others, such as Kendini tanıtır mısın? Nerelisin? Ailen Avustralya’ya nereden geldi? Ben Türküm ve Avustralyalıyım. Ailem Avustralya’ya İzmir’den geldi
  • identifying wishes associated with key events in their community, such as Bayramınız kutlu olsun! Mutluluklar dilerim. Kınan kutlu olsun! Elinize sağlık! Çok yaşa! and responding appropriately to expressions of wishes such as Bayramınız kutlu olsun! – Sizin de, Mutluluklar dilerim! / Kınan kutlu olsun! – Teşekkür ederim, Elinize sağlık! – Afiyet olsun, Çok yaşa! – Sen de gör!
  • asking and answering questions that involve concepts such as time, place or number, including days of the week, months and seasons, for example, Saat kaç? Saat 5. Hangi mevsimdeyiz? Kış mevsimindeyiz. Bugün ayın kaçı? Bugün ayın 20’si. Adresin nedir? Adresim...
  • exchanging simple written forms of correspondence, such as invitations, messages for birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Days, religious celebrations and national days, for example, Bayramınız mübarek olsun! 23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramınız kutlu olsun! Anneler günün kutlu olsun!
  • comparing their preferences, for example, Futbol yerine tenis oynamak istiyorum, Benim en sevdiğim meyve muzdur. Ben kirazı muzdan daha çok severim.

  VCTRC018 | Languages | Turkish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCTRC019

  Participate in shared learning experiences and transactions, such as science experiments, cooking or craft activities, creating displays or swapping items

  Elaborations

  • working together on collaborative activities such as designing posters or menus for special events, planning puppet shows or creating picture books for ‘buddy’ classes, negotiating and making decisions about content, vocabulary and design, for example, Kim Karagöz olmak ister? Kuklaları kartondan yapalım. Doğum günü davetiyesini kim yazacak? Ben pastayı getiririm
  • working with visual, print and digital modes of expression to create texts such as invitations to a party, performance, class or community event, for example, bayram eğlencesi, yıl sonu eğlencesi
  • composing instructions for simple recipes such as kısır or çoban salatası, using imperative verb forms such as yıka, doğra, karıştır and language for quantifying ingredients, for example, 3 domates, bir demet maydanoz, 100 gram peynir
  • conducting simple science experiments that involve asking and answering factual questions and recording basic results
  • participating in group interactions such as role plays or simple interviews that involve asking and responding to questions or invitations and providing insights to cultural experience or values, for example, misafir ağırlamak, huzurevinde yaşlıları ziyaret etmek
  • participating in real or imagined transactions that involve requesting information, considering options and buying or selling, for example, Elmanın kilosu ne kadar? Bana bir porsiyon köfte, yanına da piyaz lütfen
  • following instructions to create craft, artworks and designs adapted from Türk el sanatları, such as ebru sanatı, hat sanatı, halıcılık, çinicilik , for example, boya, kes, katla, yapıştır

  VCTRC019 | Languages | Turkish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• English: Level 3 achievement standards - Speaking and Listening

  Students listen to others’ views and respond appropriately using interaction skills. They understand how language features are used to link and sequence ideas. They understand how language can be used to express feelings and opinions on topics. They create a range of texts for familiar and...

  Level description | English | Level 3 | Speaking and Listening

• Spanish - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 description

  Students recognise and use intonation patterns to express different meanings. They apply their knowledge of sound–letter associations to spell new words. They recognise and use elements of grammar such as gender and singular/plural forms, simple verb forms, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns...

  Level description | Languages | Spanish | F–10 Sequence

• VCZHU143

  Explore diversity in dialects and in contexts in which Chinese is used in Australian communities

  Elaborations

  • identifying locations of major dialect groups in China, discussing environmental and historical reasons for the existence of dialects, and appreciating the value of a common language
  • making personal connections with particular dialects of Chinese, asking peers which dialects are spoken in their families, and inviting others to say a few words in their own dialect, for example, 我爷爷说广东话
  • investigating diversity in spoken Chinese and identifying differences in phonology across dialects, for example, exploring greetings in dialects such as Cantonese, Hakka and Shanghainese, and comparing the pronunciation of words
  • accessing local Chinese media such as radio stations, satellite TV stations, and newspapers, and viewing Chinese programs in mainstream media (such as Chinese news programs or websites) to enhance their appreciation of Chinese language use in local media and explore the extent of their comprehension of Chinese used in diverse contexts
  • discussing reasons why Chinese is used in communities within Australia, and making personal connections to these reasons, for example, 我父母是丛香港来的，他们说广东话

  VCZHU143 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCJAC127

  Interact with the teacher and peers to exchange information about self, family, friends and favourite things, and likes and dislikes, and to express praise, support and respect for others

  Elaborations

  • introducing self using formal spoken language and appropriate non-verbal language such as bowing, for example, はじめまして、 Julie　です、九(きゅう)さい　です、おんがく　が　すき　です、どうぞ　よろしく
  • exchanging information and building vocabulary to communicate about self, friends or family, using simple statements such as かぞく　は　六人　です。おとうさん　と　おかあさん　と　おねえさん　と　ぼく　と　いもうと　と　あかちゃん　です。いもうと　 は　五さい　 です。おかあさん　は　やさしい　です。
  • asking and answering factual questions relating to concepts such as time, place or number, using formulaic structures and familiar expressions, for example, かぞく　は　なんにん　です　か。3 人　です。いつ　です　か。五月(ごがつ)　です。なんじ　です　か。三じ　です。どこ　です　か。
  • showing interest in and respect for others, such as by expressing praise or encouragement, using formulaic expressions, for example, だいじょうぶ？たいへん？むずかしい？すごい（です）ね、やさしいね、おもしろいね、じょうずですね、かっこいいね、たのしかった？
  • communicating about activities and shared experiences, for example, place　に　いきました。 food を　たべました。 drink　を　のみます。 activity/sports　を　しましょう/しました。おいしかった　 です。

  VCJAC127 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising

• Hindi - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 description

  Students recognise and apply elements of Hindi grammar, such as the use of tenses, गया था, जाऊँगा, जा रहा हूँ, खाया था, खा रहा हूँ, खाऊँगा, possessive adjectives, मेरी पुस्तक, तुम्हारा बस्ता, and pronouns for places and objects, यहाँ, वहाँ, यह, वह. They understand the use of constructions related...

  Level description | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence