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• VCESC155

  Discuss how it feels to interact in a different language, what they understand by ‘identity’, and whether learning Spanish has any effect on their sense of self

  Elaborations

  • identifying elements of identity that may be important across all cultures, for example, family, community, location
  • monitoring their development as a learner and user of Spanish, for example, through recording progress in learning logs, blogs or journals
  • discussing whether learning and using Spanish affects their sense of identity in or out of the classroom, making reference to experiences such as eating in restaurants, playing games or communicating with Spanish speakers
  • exploring the idea of stereotypes associated with languages and identities, discussing how groups of people tend to think about themselves and others, and how stereotypes affect attitudes and communication
  • creating a self-profile such as an avatar or montage with self-introduction, making choices about the design, content and language used

  VCESC155 | Languages | Spanish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting

• Mathematics: Level 6 achievement standards

  Number and Algebra

  Students recognise the properties of prime, composite, square and triangular numbers and determine sets of these numbers. They solve problems that involve all four operations with whole numbers and describe the use of integers in everyday contexts. Students locate fractions and...

  Level description | Mathematics | Level 6

• Digital Technologies: Levels 5 and 6 description

  In Levels 5 and 6, students develop an understanding of the role individual components of digital systems play in the processing and representation of data. They acquire, validate, interpret, track and manage various types of data and are introduced to the concept of data states in digital systems...

  Level description | Technologies | Digital Technologies

• VCHPEM116

  Design and perform a variety of movement sequences

  Elaborations

  • composing movement sequences including balances to travel from point to point
  • performing activities that involve a transition from one skill to another, such as from dribbling to shooting or from leaping to balancing
  • experimenting with different music genres such as Indian Bhangra music when performing creative dances
  • designing a sequence of passes between team-mates to maintain possession or move a piece of equipment from one point to another
  • designing and participating in a simple fitness circuit involving activities that require different types of movement

  VCHPEM116 | Health and Physical Education | Levels 5 and 6 | Movement and Physical Activity | Moving the body

• VCADAD030

  Develop technical and expressive skills in fundamental movements and body actions and use choreographic devices to create dance sequences

  Elaborations

  • participating in structured improvisations designed to build technical skill in body control, accuracy, alignment, strength, balance and coordination
  • making and recording decisions about selected movement such as what to keep, what to discard or how to extend an idea
  • rehearsing a combination of fundamental movements using different dynamics and levels, for example, faster and slower
  • preparing and presenting a work in progress, developing and asking questions to check whether intended ideas have been perceived by the audience and make refinements to the dance in response to feedback
  • using questions to develop understanding of forms and elements, for example, the clues in a dance re where it was made, by whom and why, or dances they are familiar with, or the styles of dance found in their community, or how they would represent their neighbourhood in a dance

  VCADAD030 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 5 and 6 | Dance Practices

• VCAMUM030

  Develop and practise technical skills and use of expressive elements of music in singing, playing instruments, improvising, arranging and composing

  Elaborations

  • practising interpreting and applying more extended or complex rhythm patterns and overlaying patterns
  • making choices about how to interpret graphic and conventional forms of notation
  • exploring rhythm, pitch, texture and expressive elements, for example, dynamics, tone colour or articulation to create contrast, repetition and balance in improvisations, arrangements and compositions
  • using technology to monitor progress in learning and rehearsing music they have composed, for example, using a mobile device to record a work or using a checklist to evaluate how well the music is achieving intended effects
  • using listening responses to guide development of compositions and performances, for example, what evidence supports your decisions about the way dynamics should be used in this performance?, how can dynamics be indicated in this score?

  VCAMUM030 | The Arts | Music | Levels 5 and 6 | Music Practices

• VCDEC139

  Use simple questions, statements and responses to participate in and support classroom interactions and learning activities, and to indicate understanding and monitor own learning

  Elaborations

  • politely asking peers to do something and responding to requests, for example, giving and receiving things (Gib mir itte den Stift! bitte schön; danke schön)
  • discussing and creating shared class rules and procedures, for example, Dürfen wir auf dem Boden sitzen? Wir müssen immer aufpassen.
  • checking on progress during learning tasks or activities, using comments and questions such as Kein Problem! Das schaffen wir. Was machst du jetzt? Verstehst du das?
  • sharing ideas about the experience of learning and using German, and comparing what they can and cannot do, for example, Ich kann gut sprechen, aber ich finde das Lesen und Schreiben schwierig.

  VCDEC139 | Languages | German | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCELC139

  Interact in class activities, using questions, statements and responses to enhance, demonstrate and share understanding

  Elaborations

  • collaborating with peers during individual or group activities, for example, Κοίτα, Άκου, Κάνε το έτσι, Πες το, Τι κάνεις τώρα;
  • checking on progress during learning tasks or activities, using comments and questions such as Κατάλαβες; Εντάξει, Πώς πας; Τελείωσες; Το ξέρω, Το έκανα, εύκολο
  • asking peers politely to do something and responding to requests, for example, giving and receiving things, Ένα μολύβι παρακαλώ, Ορίστε. Ευχαριστώ πολύ. Παρακαλώ. Θα ήθελα ... Μου δίνεις;
  • reflecting on the experience of learning and using Greek, comparing what they can and cannot do, for example, Ξέρω να γράφω, να μιλώ, να μετρώ μέχρι τα 100

  VCELC139 | Languages | Modern Greek | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCHHK094

  The different experiences and perspectives of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants, women, and children

  Elaborations

  • the lack of citizenship rights for Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia, illustrated by controls on movement and residence, the forcible removal of children from their families leading to the Stolen Generations, and poor pay and working conditions
  • describing the significance of the 1962 right to vote federally and the 1967 referendum
  • investigating the stories of individuals or groups who advocated or fought for rights in twentieth-century Australia, for example, Jack Patten or the Aborigines Progressive Association
  • investigating the experiences of democracy and citizenship of women, for example, the suffragette movement, the bar on married women working, equal pay, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984
  • investigating the experiences of democracy and citizenship of migrant groups, for example, internment camps during World War II, assimilation policies, anti-discrimination legislation, mandatory detention, pay and working conditions
  • investigating the experiences of democracy and citizenship of children who were placed in orphanages, homes and other institutions, for example the nature of their food and shelter, education and contacts with family

  VCHHK094 | The Humanities | History | Levels 5 and 6 | Historical Knowledge | Australia as a nation

• VCESC147

  Interact in class activities and routines by asking and responding to questions, asking for clarification and making suggestions

  Elaborations

  • interacting in small groups to complete learning activities by asking questions or making suggestions, for example, ¿Qué significa…? Podemos hacer…
  • stating opinions, making suggestions or indicating understanding, using modelled sentence structures, for example, No me parece bien…; ¿Por qué no...? Tienes que…; vale, de acuerdo, Sí, claro…
  • checking on own and/or others` progress during learning tasks, using comments and questions such as ¿Está bien así? ¿Ya terminaste? Terminé/No he acabado. Necesito más tiempo
  • participating in scaffolded class discussion on themes, activities or experiences, for example, El clima de Melbourne es más … que… En mi opinión…
  • asking and telling the time, for example, ¿Qué hora es? Son las cinco y cuarto
  • asking for clarification, for example, No entiendo… Tengo una pregunta… Tengo una duda

  VCESC147 | Languages | Spanish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCESC146

  Collaborate with peers to plan and conduct different elements of shared tasks, transactions or activities

  Elaborations

  • collaborating with peers to organise class or school activities by taking responsibility for different elements, such as creating schedules, posters or programs or organising fundraising activities, using expressions related to place, time and numbers, for example,¿Qué día es hoy? ¿Dónde? ¿Cuándo? ¿A qué hora?)
  • developing interview questions to ask a Spanish-speaking guest, for example, ¿De dónde es? ¿A qué se dedica? ¿Cuándo llegó?
  • participating in real or imagined transactions that involve requesting information, considering options, buying and selling, for example, ¿Cuánto cuesta? ¿Qué colores tienen? ¿Tienen descuento? ¡Qué caro! ¡Qué chollo!
  • creating digital displays, presentations or performances for family, friends or school community to showcase their progress in learning and using Spanish
  • making simple recipes such as macedonia or churros, using appropriate language features and text structures such as imperative verb forms (añade, corta, remueve, amasa) and vocabulary for ingredients and quantities (un kilo, 300 gramos, la harina; fruta; mantequilla, un poco de...)

  VCESC146 | Languages | Spanish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCFRC038

  Participate in guided tasks such as organising displays, developing projects or budgeting for events

  Elaborations

  • designing and completing collaborative projects such as building a model of the place du marché in a French village or designing an environmentally friendly cour de récréation, and composing spoken, written or digital instructions and specifications, using, for example, devant, à côté de, 500 mètres, trois étages
  • planning and organising activities such as outings or performances, using expressions related to place, time and numbers, for example, quelle date? où? quand? à quelle heure? combien de…?
  • budgeting for virtual shopping expeditions, consulting online catalogues and websites, comparing prices and values, and discussing intended purchases, for example, je vais acheter…, j’espère trouver…qu’est-ce que tu cherches?
  • creating displays, presentations or performances for family, friends or school community to showcase their progress in learning and using French
  • allocating roles and organising class or school activities such as an appeal or fundraiser, creating timelines, schedules or programs

  VCFRC038 | Languages | French | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCFRC039

  Use questions, statements and responses to participate in learning activities, to indicate understanding and to monitor learning

  Elaborations

  • indicating understanding or asking for help, using comments such as Oui, je comprends; non, je ne comprends pas; c’est trop compliqué! c’est quoi ça?
  • consulting each other when completing individual or group activities, for example, c’est juste? montre-moi; comme ça? comment ça s’écrit?
  • negotiating tasks and shared activities, for example, Tu préfères lire ou écrire? moi, je préfère travailler sur l’ordinateur
  • checking on progress during learning tasks or activities, using comments and questions such as C’est fini? Pas encore, bientôt..; tu comprends, toi?
  • sharing ideas about the experience of learning and using French, comparing what they can and cannot do, for example, Je sais compter jusqu’à cent; je sais chanter 5 chansons; Tu aimes parler en français? c’est difficile! Je n’aime pas parler au téléphone. J’adore jouer au foot en français!

  VCFRC039 | Languages | French | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCHIC039

  Participate in familiar classroom interactions by asking and responding to questions, seeking clarification, reflecting on learning experiences and expressing preferences

  Elaborations

  • indicating understanding using comments such as जी हाँ, मैं समझ गई। यह तो बहुत आसान है। ठीक है।
  • using interaction skills such as topic initiation or change and negotiation of differences in perspectives, for example, मुझे ऐसा लगता है…; क्या हम इस बात पर चर्चा कर सकते हैं?
  • checking on their own and each other’s progress during learning activities, using comments and questions such as सब ख़त्म हो गया? अभी नहीं, पर जल्द ही हो जाएगा… आप समझते हैं, है न? आप कितनी तेज़ी से लिख सकते हैं?
  • requesting help or clarification, for example, नहीं, मुझे समझ नहीं आया। कृपया फिर से दोहराइए। यह बहुत कठिन है। इस में मुझे क्या करना है?
  • reflecting on the process of learning and using Hindi in the classroom context, for example, मुझे हिंदी पढ़ना अच्छा लगता है लेकिन सबके सामने बोलने में झिझक होती है।

  VCHIC039 | Languages | Hindi | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCTRC037

  Participate in classroom interactions that involve asking and responding to questions, seeking clarification, indicating understanding, reflecting and providing feedback

  Elaborations

  • interacting during group learning experiences by asking each other questions, making suggestions or checking on progress, for example, Ben ne yapabilirim? Sen not alır mısın? Bu sayfayı mı okuyacaktık? Cevapları maddeler halinde yazsak daha iyi olur. Ne dersiniz?
  • participating in discussions and debates on issues and experiences that affect their school, home or community lives, for example, Zorbalık, evde iş bölümü, Türk festivalinde çocuklar için neler yapılmalı, and clarifying their own statements, for example, Bence, bana göre
  • evaluating each other’s comments or suggestions when working together, indicating agreement or disagreement and negotiating changes, for example, Anladım, Anlayamadım, Yardım eder misin? Cevabım doğru mu? Emin değilim, şöyle yaparsak… daha iyi olur, peki öyle olsun … Bence … daha güzel olur
  • reflecting on their learning experiences and providing each other with feedback, advice or reminders, for example, Süper, harika, mükemmel, unutma, çok zor

  VCTRC037 | Languages | Turkish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCVIC142

  Engage in classroom interactions by asking and responding to questions and expressing opinions

  Elaborations

  • contributing to the development of a set of class rules, for example, Trong lớp học này chúng ta chỉ nói tiếng Việt vì đây là dịp để thực tập môn tiếng Việt
  • asking and responding to questions, for example, Thưa thầy, em làm chung với ai? Thưa cô, khi nào em phải nộp bài này? Em chọn câu A. Thưa cô, em đồng ý với bạn Hà
  • checking on one another’s progress during learning tasks or activities, using questions such as Bạn làm sắp xong chưa? Sao bạn làm nhanh thế?
  • participating in class discussions and offering opinions on various topics, such as water and road safety, a class recycling program or physical fitness and wellbeing
  • expressing opinions on classwork and school life, for example, Giờ học tiếng Việt vui quá! Bài thi toán khó quá! Buổi đi cắm trại rất thú vị và bổ ích. Phòng vệ sinh trường mình rất sạch. Căn-tin trường mình bán đồ ăn ngon và rẻ

  VCVIC142 | Languages | Vietnamese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Socialising

• Mathematics: Level 6 description

  In Level 6, students work with prime, composite, square and triangular numbers and carry out mental, written and technology based computation to solve whole number problems involving all four operations. They explore everyday situations involving integers, and use a number line to represent them...

  Level description | Mathematics

• Mathematics Version 2.0: Level 6 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 6, students use integers to represent points on a number line and on the Cartesian plane. They solve problems using the properties of prime, composite, square and triangular numbers. Students order common fractions, giving reasons, and add and subtract fractions with...

  Level description | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 6

• Mathematics Version 2.0: Level 6 description

  In Level 6, learning in Mathematics builds on each student’s prior learning and experiences. Students engage in a range of approaches to the learning and doing of mathematics that develop their understanding of and fluency with concepts, procedures and processes by making connections...

  Level description | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0

• VCELT343

  Identify, describe, and discuss similarities and differences between texts, including those by the same author or illustrator, and evaluate characteristics that define an author’s individual style

  Elaborations

  • exploring two or more texts by the same author, drawing out the similarities, for example subject or theme, characterisation, text structure, plot development, tone, vocabulary, sense of voice, narrative point of view, favoured grammatical structures and visual techniques in sophisticated picture books

  VCELT343 | Curriculum content | English | Level 6 | Reading and Viewing | Literature