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• VC2MFA01

  follow a short sequence of instructions; recognise, copy, continue and create repeating patterns represented in different ways

  Elaborations

  • carrying out a specified sequence of actions to move an object from one location to another
  • playing a simple rule-based game, moving a specified number of places according to the result on a dice in a chance-based game
  • recognising, copying and describing different repeating patterns using materials, shapes, sounds and movements during activities and play; for example, making a bead necklace and describing the pattern they have created, such as ‘red, blue, green, red, blue, green, red, blue, green’, or copying repeating patterns of drumbeats or dance moves during music activities
  • recognising repeating patterns used at home and in daily activities to help make tasks easier or to solve problems; for example, setting the table to eat
  • recognising and describing repeating patterns that can be observed on Country/Place and in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork, cultural performances and material cultures, for example, shell and seed necklaces, dances and songs

  VC2MFA01 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Foundation Level | Algebra

• VC2M1M02

  measure the length of shapes and objects using informal units, recognising that units need to be uniform and used end-to-end

  Elaborations

  • using 2 different units (for example, icy pole sticks and pencils) to measure the length of an object (for example, a desk), and explaining why the number of units used may be different
  • comparing the length of 2 objects, such as a desk and a bookshelf, by laying multiple copies of a unit and counting to say which is longer and how much longer; and explaining why they should not have gaps or overlaps between the units, as this will change the length of the unit
  • measuring the distance between 2 locations using footsteps, comparing the results and explaining why there may be different results, for example, referring to the different lengths of footsteps as using different units
  • measuring and comparing the length of objects using blocks; for example, comparing the height of 2 toys by stacking blocks one on top of the other and counting how many it takes to reach the height of each object to decide which is taller

  VC2M1M02 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 1 | Measurement

• 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

• VC2M8M04

  solve problems involving time and duration, including using 12- and 24-hour time across multiple time zones

  Elaborations

  • using digital tools to investigate time zones around the world and convert from one zone to another, such as time in Perth, Western Australia, compared to Suva in Fiji or Toronto in Canada
  • recognising the challenges of planning regular virtual meeting times for a company that has both international staff and staff within different states and territories, and the impact daylight savings has due to multiple time zones, explaining the mathematical language used to communicate current time such as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)+8, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) and Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)
  • planning an international travel itinerary that covers destinations in different time zones across Asia

  VC2M8M04 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 8 | Measurement

• VC2M6N02

  identify and describe the properties of prime, composite, square and triangular numbers and use these properties to solve problems and simplify calculations

  Elaborations

  • using the definition of a prime number to explain why one is not a prime number
  • testing numbers by using division to distinguish between prime and composite numbers, recording the results on a number chart to identify any patterns
  • representing composite numbers as a product of their factors, including prime factors when necessary and using this form to simplify calculations involving multiplication, such as 15 × 16 as 5 × 3 × 4 × 4, which can be rearranged to simplify calculation to 5 × 4 × 3 × 4 = 20 × 12
  • identifying and describing the product of a number with itself as square; for example, 3 × 3 is the same as 3²
  • using spreadsheets to list all the numbers that have up to 3 factors, using combinations of only the first 3 prime numbers, recognising any emerging patterns, making conjectures and experimenting with other combinations

  VC2M6N02 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 6 | Number

• VC2M9SP01

  recognise the constancy of the sine, cosine and tangent ratios for a given angle in right-angled triangles using properties of similarity

  Elaborations

  • understanding the terms ‘base’, ‘altitude’, ‘hypotenuse’, and ‘adjacent’ and ‘opposite’ sides to an angle, in a right-angled triangle, and identifying these for a given right-angled triangle
  • investigating patterns to reason about nested similar triangles that are aligned on a coordinate plane, connecting ideas of parallel sides and identifying the constancy of ratios of corresponding sides for a given angle
  • establishing an understanding that the sine of an angle can be considered as the length of the altitude of a right-angled triangle with a hypotenuse of length one unit and similarly the cosine as the length of the base of the same triangle, and relating this to enlargement and similar triangles
  • relating the tangent of an angle to the altitude and base of nested similar right-angled triangles, and connecting the tangent of the angle at which the graph of a straight line meets the positive direction of the horizontal coordinate axis to the gradient of the straight line

  VC2M9SP01 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 9 | Space

• VC2M6SP03

  recognise and use combinations of transformations to create tessellations and other geometric patterns, using dynamic geometry software where appropriate

  Elaborations

  • using digital tools to create tessellations of shapes, including paver and tiling patterns, describing the transformations used and discussing why these shapes tessellate; and identifying shapes or combinations of shapes that will or will not tessellate, answering questions such as ‘Do all triangles tessellate?’
  • designing a school or brand logo using the transformation of one or more shapes and describing the transformations used
  • using dynamic geometry software and digital tools to experiment with transformations, for example, to demonstrate when the order of transformations produces different results; and experimenting with transformations and their application to fractals
  • designing an algorithm as a set of instructions to transform a shape, including getting back to where you started from; for example, programming a robot to move around the plane using instructions for movements, such as 2 down, 3 to the right, and combinations of these to transform shapes
  • investigating symmetry, transformation and tessellation in different shapes on Country/Place, including rock formations, insects, and land and sea animals, discussing the purpose or role symmetry plays in their physical structure

  VC2M6SP03 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 6 | Space

• VC2M1SP02

  give and follow directions to move people and objects to different locations within a space

  Elaborations

  • interpreting and following directions around familiar locations, and understanding the meaning and importance of the words when giving directions; for example, using words like ‘forwards’ and ‘backwards’, ‘straight ahead’, ‘left’ or ‘right’ to describe movement and giving instructions like ‘Keep going straight until you reach the end of this passage and then turn to your right’
  • creating and following an algorithm consisting of a set of instructions to move an object to a different location; for example, role-playing being a robot and following step-by-step instructions given by another classmate to move from one place to another, only moving as instructed
  • following directions to move people into different positions within a line using both ordinal and positional language to describe their position; for example, directly comparing heights and following directions using ordinal and positional language to line up in height order
  • describing a familiar journey across Country/Place using directional language

  VC2M1SP02 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 1 | Space

• VC2M5SP03

  describe and perform translations, reflections and rotations of shapes, using dynamic geometry software where appropriate; recognise what changes and what remains the same, and identify any symmetries

  Elaborations

  • understanding and explaining that translations, rotations and reflections can change the position and orientation of a shape but not its shape or size
  • using pattern blocks and paper, tracing around a shape and then conducting a series of one-step transformations and tracing each resulting image, and then finally copying the original position and end position on a new sheet of paper
  • demonstrating how different combinations of transformations can produce the same resulting image
  • challenging classmates to select a combination of transformations to move from an original image to the final image, noting the different combinations by using different colours to trace images
  • investigating how animal tracks can be interpreted by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples using the transformation of their shapes, to help determine and understand animal behaviour

  VC2M5SP03 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 5 | Space

• VC2M5ST01

  acquire, validate and represent data for nominal and ordinal categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose using software including spreadsheets; discuss and report on data distributions in terms of highest frequency (mode) and shape, in the context of the data

  Elaborations

  • recognising that ordinal data is a form of categorical data even though the data being collected might be numbers, for example, a rating scale using numbers 1–5 to represent the categories people can choose from when asked, ‘What rating would you give this film out of 5?’
  • determining the mode for a set of data and discussing that there may be more than one mode
  • identifying the best methods of presenting data to illustrate the results of investigations and justifying the choice of representations
  • acquiring data through chance experiments, discussing and reporting on the distribution of outcomes and how this relates to equal and unequal outcomes
  • using digital systems to validate data; for example, recognising the difference between numerical, text and date formats in spreadsheets, and setting data types in a spreadsheet to make sure a date is input correctly
  • investigating data relating to the reconciliation process between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and non-Indigenous Australians, posing questions, discussing and reporting on findings

  VC2M5ST01 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 5 | Statistics

• VCTRC044

  Discuss the experience of switching between languages, noticing when they choose to use either Turkish or English and how each culture influences ways of communicating

  Elaborations

  • identifying and comparing instances when they switch between Turkish and English, considering why they do this in particular situations or interactions
  • comparing experiences of using Turkish and English with a particular person, such as a parent or older relative, noticing which topics or interactions fit more easily into one language than the other and considering reasons for this
  • reflecting on experiences of feeling either uncomfortable or comfortable when switching between languages, explaining why this might have been the case, for example, when translating for parents or other family members or interpreting for visitors
  • identifying adjustments they make when moving between Turkish and English at school and at home, such as using different forms of address and showing respect or affection in particular ways, discussing why these adjustments are necessary
  • reflecting on instances when their use of Turkish, English or other languages has been misinterpreted and discussing possible reasons for this

  VCTRC044 | Languages | Turkish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCTRC096

  Consider the nature of identity and of cultural experience, reflecting on how their linguistic and cultural background contributes to their sense of identity

  Elaborations

  • discussing the nature of identity, including the fact that it is dynamic, changing and involves values and beliefs as well as practices and behaviours
  • reflecting on how their own identity is shaped by and also reflects the experience of living in a multicultural society, using more than one language and identifying with particular language communities
  • considering ways in which different languages offer different ways of thinking about experience, or of ‘reading’ the world; how these different standpoints influence the way meaning is made and how people think about themselves and others
  • discussing how Turkish and Australian cultural influences are reflected in their daily lives, interests, social activities and ways of thinking
  • reflecting on the relationship between language, culture and identity, for example, by identifying experiences that feel different when interacting in Turkish or in English
  • discussing whether their sense of identity changes over time, taking into account changes in language use at home, in school or in the wider and virtual community

  VCTRC096 | Languages | Turkish | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCTRC079

  Reflect on the relationship between language, culture and identity and on how this shapes and reflects ways of thinking and communicating

  Elaborations

  • considering how languages carry cultural meanings that may not always be understood by speakers of other languages
  • discussing whether being bilingual or multilingual allows for a more flexible sense of identity in ways that involve culture as well as language
  • exploring how ways of thinking, communicating and behaving reflect cultural identity, for example, by noticing when they identify more as Turkish or Australian, and how these shifts vary according to context and situation
  • reflecting on the experience of learning and using their home language in school, considering whether it impacts on their relationship with the language or on their sense of ‘balance’ in terms of identifying with different languages
  • creating a multimedia self-profile that captures elements of the experience of living across languages, communities and cultural traditions
  • comparing their responses to particular media representations of cultural difference or diversity
  • reflecting on how speakers of more than one language draw on a wider range of linguistic and cultural resources to make meaning of experience and to communicate with others

  VCTRC079 | Languages | Turkish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCTRC028

  Explore their individual and group sense of identity and how this is expressed through the different languages they use

  Elaborations

  • demonstrating gestures or behaviours that they feel ‘belong’ with the Turkish language and are associated with their sense of identity, comparing with other gestures or behaviours that they identify with being Australian
  • talking about the relationship between identity and languages, creating drawings or photo displays that show their connections with family, friendship groups and communities, with captions of words or phrases that they particularly associate with each group, such as Dini bayramlarda aile ve akraba ziyaretleri, Arkadaşlarla oyun oynarken, Huzur evinde yaşlılara kitap okurken
  • discussing the importance to their own identity of speaking Turkish with some relatives, friends or members of the wider Turkish-speaking community
  • observing themselves and reporting to each other how they use Turkish and English in different contexts and for different purposes, identifying favourite expressions or gestures in each language
  • talking about how they feel when using English, Turkish or other languages and whether there are some things that feel more natural in one language than in the other

  VCTRC028 | Languages | Turkish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCVIC028

  Reflect on own sense of identity and discuss ways in which identity is expressed in intercultural communication

  Elaborations

  • discussing how being bilingual allows them to present ‘self’ to others in particular ways, for example, as ‘Vietnamese’ or ‘Vietnamese Australian’
  • reflecting on the role of language in expressing identity, considering when, with whom and why they use different languages and whether their own identity changes when they use different languages
  • observing how they communicate with one another, their teachers and families, noticing if there are any changes in the way they see themselves in different contexts, for example, Khi nói chuyện với gia đình tôi cảm thấy mình là người Việt nhưng khi nói chuyện với bạn bè tôi lại cảm thấy mình là người Úc
  • reflecting on choices made to present self to others in particular ways when interacting across cultures, noticing differences in the way they communicate, think and behave in different contexts

  VCVIC028 | Languages | Vietnamese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCVIC115

  Share opinions and ways of behaving when using Vietnamese in home and school contexts

  Elaborations

  • identifying the significance of particular gestures in Vietnamese-speaking contexts, noticing own level of comfort with these, for example, making or not making eye contact when talking to older people
  • discussing one another’s ways of communicating and their appropriateness in Vietnamese contexts, such as different ways of showing politeness, for example, when making requests (giùm, làm ơn), thanking someone (cảm ơn nhiều, cảm ơn), bending when passing people, folding arms and/or nodding while greeting people
  • sharing with peers what it is like to use Vietnamese, for example, when singing a song in class, speaking Vietnamese with friends or family members, and using gestures, such as bowing when they say Con chào ba mẹ. Cháu chào ông bà

  VCVIC115 | Languages | Vietnamese | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCZHC131

  Gather and organise factual information from familiar sources about countries and places

  Elaborations

  • interviewing familiar people, such as parents, teachers, peers and community members, and appreciating their significance as sources of information about Chinese language and culture, identifying possible sources of information beyond the classroom, for example, 我可以问我的妈妈，因为她去过新加坡
  • gathering information by surveying family and friends about languages spoken, country of origin, or participation in cultural events and leisure activities, and displaying information on frequency charts
  • collating key information to share with others, such as summarising and sharing one aspect of a topic to contribute to a group response, for example, experiences of participating in organised activities involving aspects of Chinese culture (龙舟比赛;剪窗花)
  • making connections between images and charts and the content of texts, and identifying key words to locate information, for example, in the chapter titles of a book
  • identifying key structural words to assist in understanding information, for example, in a procedural text

  VCZHC131 | Languages | Chinese | Background Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Informing

• VCZHC102

  Respond to and create or adapt simple narratives that describe experiences and characters from folk tales or popular fiction

  Elaborations

  • composing a creative account of an imagined experience with Chinese visitors to the local community, for example, hosting a Chinese student or taking a tour group to a local sporting event
  • creating narratives that hold the attention of readers (for example, beginning a story with 你知道吗？), experimenting with 正叙，倒叙，插叙 to sequence events and using descriptive language to set the scene
  • collaboratively creating short plays describing the experiences of imagined characters in different cultures, for example, 《James在上海》
  • exploring how alternative words can be used to convey varying degrees of emotion and attitude towards people, places and events, for example, 我真高兴。你快乐吗？他很幸福!
  • taking on a role in a story and retelling the story from one character’s perspective, describing their feelings and emotions, for example, 我真高兴！ 太棒了！ 哎哟，吓死我了！

  VCZHC102 | Languages | Chinese | Second Language Learner | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCFRU104

  Recognise and use features of common spoken, written and multimodal texts, and compare with features of similar texts in English

  Elaborations

  • identifying the purpose, intended audience and key language features of familiar texts such as road signs, instructions or postcards, for example, Grosses bises! Défense de fumer; stationnement interdit
  • listening, viewing and reading for gist, context and purpose, drawing on knowledge of types of text, context and language features to predict and confirm meaning, for example, the use of imperative verb forms and specialised vocabulary in an in-flight safety demonstration (en préparation pour le décollage, le gilet de sauvetage, respirez normalement, gardez votre ceinture attaché…)
  • identifying elements of common types of text (le courriel, la météo, les slogans), and explaining relationships between language, structure and textual purpose
  • building understanding of text features through activities such as ‘genre substitution’; that is, transferring typical features from one genre to a different one, for example, a greeting that sounds like an announcement (Attention, Madame, comment-allez vous!), or a weather report that reads like a recipe (Un litre de pluie, un peu de vent, six nuages…)
  • understanding how to create textual cohesion, using elements such as conjunctions or causal phrases to sequence and link ideas and maintain the flow of expression, for example, donc, mais, à propos de, pendant, si, grace à, à cause de…

  VCFRU104 | Languages | French | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCJAC019

  Initiate and sustain interactions to share experiences, personal opinions, aspirations, thoughts and feelings and to discuss aspects of young people’s experience

  Elaborations

  • comparing experiences of teenage life and expressing opinions and aspirations, for example, 行きたいです。先生になりたいです。 つまらないとおもいます 。
  • sharing information about significant or special events in their own life and comparing with those of Japanese teenagers, such as birthdays, holidays, celebrations, sporting events and festivals, for example, 土曜日はぼくのたん生日パーティーでした。 どうでしたか。 たくさん友だちが来て、 たのしかったです。
  • developing strategies to initiate and sustain interactions, such as asking for clarification or confirmation, acknowledging and showing interest, using appropriate gestures and expressions such as あいづち, ああ　そうですか。いいですね。そうですね。 へえ。はい　うん。
  • maintaining and extending conversations by requesting additional information, asking appropriate questions, and using conversation fillers such as いつしますか。だれとしますか。 どうですか。
  • providing evidence or reasons to justify own opinions or planned actions, for example, べんりです。 だからコンビニで買(か)いものをします。
  • communicating with one another and with other young Japanese speakers via email, online conferencing or school-based exchanges about shared interests such as popular culture, sports and special events, or comparing aspects of school or home life, for example, 私(わたし)のしゅみはスポーツです。山川(やまかわ)さんはスポーツをしますか。私はスーパーでアルバイトをしています。 デービッドさんはアルバイトをしていますか。 or ぶかつに入っていますか。
  • using appropriate levels of formality for everyday exchanges such as greetings, introductions and apologies, for example, こんにちは。おそくなってすみません。ごめんね！、 and for thanking, inviting or congratulating one another, for example, メールをどうもありがとう。 いっしょにカラオケをしませんか。

  VCJAC019 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising