OUTCOMES and INDICATORS (BOS NSW, 2012a; 2012b; 2012c)

Cross-curriculum priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE

1.2

2.4

3.1

Sustainability
General capabilities
Critical and creative thinking

4.2

Ethical understanding

Information and communication technology capability

Literacy

Numeracy

Personal and social capability

Other learning across the curriculum areas

Work and enterprise
MATHS
Working mathematically
MA3-1WM: Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
Outcomes and Indicators
MA3-9MG: Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances , calculates perimeters, and converts between units of length
MA3-18SP: Uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables
Considers the data type to determine and draw the most appropriate display(s), such as column graphs, dot plots and line graphs
SCIENCE
Working Scientifically
ST3-4WS: Investigates by posing questions, including testable questions, making predictions and gathering data to draw evidence based conclusions and develop
explanations.
Working Technologically
ST3-5WT: Plans and implements a design process, selecting a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address the design
criteria and identified constraints
Outcomes and Indicators
ST3-9ES: Explains rapid change at the Earths surface caused by natural events, using evidence provided by advances in technology and scientific understanding
Investigate a recent Australian example of the effect on the Earths surface of extreme weather conditions, eg. cyclones, droughts or floods
ST3-11LW: Describes some physical conditions of the environment and how these affect the growth and survival of living things
Predicts and uses gathered data to explain how differing landscapes can affect air temperature
ST3-14B4: Describes system in built environments and how social and environment factors influence their design
Develop designs and solutions to meet specific social or environmental needs of users, eg. an energy efficient building or high-traffic airport terminal/train station.
ENGLISH
Outcomes and Indicators
EN3-1A: Communicates effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes using increasingly challenging topics, ideas, issues and language forms and features
Participate in and contribute to discussions, clarifying and interrogating ideas, developing and supporting arguments, sharing and evaluating information,
experiences and opinions