Introduction Auslan
As a native user of Auslan, and as an advocate for the language and for the Deaf community, I am thrilled to see a national curriculum in Auslan come to fruition. For the first time, deaf children will have access to a formal first language learner pathway …
Introduction | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Context statement Hindi
The place of the Hindi language and associated cultures in Australia and the world Hindi is an official language of India and Fiji. It is the most widely spoken language of the Indian subcontinent and is also widely spoken throughout the world in countries …
Context statement | Hindi | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Context statement Italian
The place of the Italian language and culture in Australia and the world Italian, also known as Standard Italian or italiano standard, is the official language of Italy, the Vatican City, San Marino and parts of Switzerland. It is also …
Context statement | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Rationale Specialist Mathematics
Rationale Mathematics is the study of order, relation and pattern. From its origins in counting and measuring it has evolved in highly sophisticated and elegant ways to become the language now used to describe much of the modern world. Statistics is concerned …
Rationale | Specialist Mathematics | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
Structure Health and Physical Education
Strands, sub-strands and threads The Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education is organised into two content strands: personal, social and community health and movement and physical activity. Each strand contains content descriptions which …
Structure | Health and Physical Education | F-10 curriculum
Curriculum activity report October to December 2017
Dear colleagues, This is the final report for 2017 and I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a safe, relaxing and restorative festive season. Dr Fiona Mueller left her position as Director, Curriculum in November and I am sure I speak …
Curriculum activity report October to December 2017 | Publications | Resources and publications
Primary matters - Issue 13, March 2018
Welcome to the first Primary Matters for 2018. In this issue, we explore the new Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions, provide an update on the Digital Technologies in Focus project and explore the ways three schools are implementing the Australian …
Primary matters - Issue 13, March 2018 | Publications | Resources and publications
Primary matters - Issue 11, May 2017
The Primary Matters newsletter, prepared by the ACARA Curriculum team, highlights news and updates on projects relating to primary education in Australia. Three dimensions of Australian Curriculum In this edition, we highlight the three dimensions of …
Primary matters - Issue 11, May 2017 | Publications | Resources and publications
Structure Media Arts
Learning in Media Arts Learning in Media Arts involves students learning to engage with communications technologies and cross-disciplinary art forms to design, produce, distribute and interact with a range of print, audio, screen-based or hybrid artworks. …
Structure | Media Arts | The Arts | F-10 curriculum
Structure Music
Learning in Music Students learning Music listen, perform and compose. They learn about the elements of music comprising rhythm, pitch, dynamics and expression, form and structure, timbre and texture. Aural skills, or ear training, are the particular …
Structure | Music | The Arts | F-10 curriculum
Structure Visual Arts
Learning in Visual Arts Learning in Visual Arts involves students making and responding to artworks, drawing on the world as a source of ideas. Students engage with the knowledge of visual arts, develop skills, techniques and processes, and use materials …
Structure | Visual Arts | The Arts | F-10 curriculum
Context statement Vietnamese
The place of the Vietnamese language and culture in Australia and in the world Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam. It is spoken by approximately 90 million people in Vietnam and approximately four million Vietnamese people living …
Context statement | Vietnamese | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Language table English as an Additional Language or Dialect
Key language skills for EAL/D The key language skills described below provide a focus for language instruction in any unit at students’ point of need and should be taught in context and if relevant. Students should be given the opportunity to develop …
Language table | English as an Additional Language or Dialect | English | Senior secondary curriculum
Structure of Essential Mathematics Essential Mathematics
Essential Mathematics has four units each of which contains a number of topics. It is intended that the topics be taught in a context relevant to students’ needs and interests. In Essential Mathematics, students use their knowledge and skills to investigate …
Structure of Essential Mathematics | Essential Mathematics | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
Structure of Mathematical Methods Mathematical Methods
Mathematical Methods is organised into four units. The topics broaden students’ mathematical experience and provide different scenarios for incorporating mathematical arguments and problem solving. The units provide a blending of algebraic and geometric …
Structure of Mathematical Methods | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
Structure of Specialist Mathematics Specialist Mathematics
Specialist Mathematics is structured over four units. The topics in Unit 1 broaden students’ mathematical experience and provide different scenarios for incorporating mathematical arguments and problem solving. The unit provides a blending of algebraic …
Structure of Specialist Mathematics | Specialist Mathematics | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
Structure of Ancient History Ancient History
Units In Ancient History, students study the key institutions, structures and features of ancient societies and develop a broader and deeper comprehension of the origins, impact and legacy of ideas, beliefs and values of the ancient world. The Ancient …
Structure of Ancient History | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Structure of Modern History Modern History
Units In Modern History, students study the forces that have shaped the modern world and develop a broader and deeper comprehension of the world in which they live. The Modern History curriculum consists of four units. For each unit there are five to …
Structure of Modern History | Modern History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Primary matters - Issue 14 - Safety, June 2018
‘Safety’ Matters, June 2018 Welcome to the June issue of Primary Matters. In this edition, we explore the topic of safety in the Australian Curriculum. Read about the Office of the eSafety Commissioner’s work in providing resources, programs and services …
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Primary Matters, issue 22: Remote learning, May 2020
We hope this edition finds you all safe and well. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that the education sector has had to adapt, and authorities are experiencing change of an unprecedented nature as they look to find their new normal. “It is important to …
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