General capabilities
The general capabilities play a significant role in the Australian Curriculum in equipping young Australians to live and work successfully in the twenty-first century. In the Australian Curriculum, capability encompasses knowledge, skills, behaviours …
General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Grammar knowledge - Use knowledge of sentence structures Literacy Grammar knowledge Level 3
use simple, compound and complex sentence structures to describe, explain, report and make connections between ideas and events
Grammar knowledge - Use knowledge of sentence structures | Level 3 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Grammar knowledge - Use knowledge of sentence structures Literacy Grammar knowledge Level 4
use simple, compound and complex sentence structures to record, explain, question, describe and elaborate ideas and events
Grammar knowledge - Use knowledge of sentence structures | Level 4 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Visual knowledge - Understand how visual elements create meaning Literacy Visual Knowledge Level 4
explain how analytical images such as figures, diagrams, tables, maps and graphs contribute to understanding of factual information in texts
Visual knowledge - Understand how visual elements create meaning | Level 4 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Grammar knowledge - Use knowledge of sentence structures Literacy Grammar knowledge Level 5
control a range of simple, compound and complex sentence structures to record, explain, question, argue, describe and link ideas, evidence and conclusions
Grammar knowledge - Use knowledge of sentence structures | Level 5 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Interpreting statistical information - Interpret chance events Numeracy Interpreting statistical information Level 5
describe and explain why the actual results of chance events are not always the same as expected results
Interpreting statistical information - Interpret chance events | Level 5 | Learning Continuum | Numeracy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Recognising and using patterns and relationships - Recognise and use patterns Numeracy Recognising and using patterns and relationships Level 6
explain how the practical application of patterns can be used to identify trends
Recognising and using patterns and relationships - Recognise and use patterns | Level 6 | Learning Continuum | Numeracy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Interpreting statistical information - Interpret chance events Numeracy Interpreting statistical information Level 6
explain the likelihood of multiple events occurring together by giving examples of situations when they might happen
Interpreting statistical information - Interpret chance events | Level 6 | Learning Continuum | Numeracy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Investigating with ICT - Select and evaluate data and information Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Investigating with ICT Level 1
explain how located data or information was used
Investigating with ICT - Select and evaluate data and information | Level 1 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Investigating with ICT - Select and evaluate data and information Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Investigating with ICT Level 2
explain the usefulness of located data or information
Investigating with ICT - Select and evaluate data and information | Level 2 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Investigating with ICT - Select and evaluate data and information Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Investigating with ICT Level 3
explain why located data or information was selected
Investigating with ICT - Select and evaluate data and information | Level 3 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT elements - Identify the impacts of ICT in society Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT Level 4
explain the main uses of ICT at school, home and in the local community, and recognise its potential positive and negative impacts on their lives
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT elements - Identify the impacts of ICT in society | Level 4 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT elements - Identify the impacts of ICT in society Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT Level 5
explain the benefits and risks of the use of ICT for particular people in work and home environments
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT elements - Identify the impacts of ICT in society | Level 5 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Reflecting on thinking and processes element - Think about thinking (metacognition) Critical and Creative Thinking Reflecting on thinking and processes Level 3
reflect on, explain and check the processes used to come to conclusions
Reflecting on thinking and processes element - Think about thinking (metacognition) | Level 3 | Learning Continuum | Critical and Creative Thinking | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures elements - Evaluate procedures and outcomes Critical and Creative Thinking Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures Level 3
explain and justify ideas and outcomes
Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures elements - Evaluate procedures and outcomes | Level 3 | Learning Continuum | Critical and Creative Thinking | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures elements - Evaluate procedures and outcomes Critical and Creative Thinking Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures Level 5
explain intentions and justify ideas, methods and courses of action, and account for expected and unexpected outcomes against criteria they have identified
Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures elements - Evaluate procedures and outcomes | Level 5 | Learning Continuum | Critical and Creative Thinking | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Generating ideas, possibilities and actions element - Seek solutions and put ideas into action Critical and Creative Thinking Generating ideas, possibilities and actions Level 6
assess risks and explain contingencies, taking account of a range of perspectives, when seeking solutions and putting complex ideas into action
Generating ideas, possibilities and actions element - Seek solutions and put ideas into action | Level 6 | Learning Continuum | Critical and Creative Thinking | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Self-awareness - Recognise personal qualities and achievements Personal and Social Capability Self-awareness Level 2
identify and describe personal interests, skills and achievements and explain how these contribute to family and school life
Self-awareness - Recognise personal qualities and achievements | Level 2 | Learning Continuum | Personal and Social Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Self-management - Develop self-discipline and set goals Personal and Social Capability Self-management Level 3
explain the value of self-discipline and goal-setting in helping them to learn
Self-management - Develop self-discipline and set goals | Level 3 | Learning Continuum | Personal and Social Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Self-awareness - Recognise emotions Personal and Social Capability Self-awareness Level 4
explain how the appropriateness of emotional responses influences behaviour
Self-awareness - Recognise emotions | Level 4 | Learning Continuum | Personal and Social Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum