English + Stage 4outcomes A student: responds to and composes texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure EN4-1A effectively uses a widening range of processes, skills, strategies and knowledge for responding to and composing texts in different media and technologies EN4-2A uses and describes language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and contexts EN4-3B makes effective language choices to creatively shape meaning with accuracy, clarity and coherence EN4-4B thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information, ideas and arguments to respond to and compose texts EN4-5C identifies and explains connections between and among texts EN4-6C demonstrates understanding of how texts can express aspects of their broadening world and their relationships within it EN4-7D identifies, considers and appreciates cultural expression in texts EN4-8D uses, reflects on and assesses their individual and collaborative skills for learning EN4-9E Mathematics + Stage 4outcomes A student: communicates and connects mathematical ideas using appropriate terminology, diagrams and symbols MA4-1WM applies appropriate mathematical techniques to solve problems MA4-2WM recognises and explains mathematical relationships using reasoning MA4-3WM compares, orders and calculates with integers, applying a range of strategies to aid computation MA4-4NA operates with fractions, decimals and percentages MA4-5NA solves financial problems involving purchasing goods MA4-6NA operates with ratios and rates, and explores their graphical representation MA4-7NA generalises number properties to operate with algebraic expressions MA4-8NA operates with positive-integer and zero indices of numerical bases MA4-9NA uses algebraic techniques to solve simple linear and quadratic equations MA4-10NA creates and displays number patterns; graphs and analyses linear relationships; and performs transformations on the Cartesian plane MA4-11NA calculates the perimeters of plane shapes and the circumferences of circles MA4-12MG uses formulas to calculate the areas of quadrilaterals and circles, and converts between units of area MA4-13MG uses formulas to calculate the volumes of prisms and cylinders, and converts between units of volume MA4-14MG performs calculations of time that involve mixed units, and interprets time zones MA4-15MG applies Pythagoras’ theorem to calculate side lengths in right-angled triangles, and solves related problems MA4-16MG classifies, describes and uses the properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, and determines congruent triangles to find unknown side lengths and angles MA4-17MG identifies and uses angle relationships, including those related to transversals on sets of parallel lines MA4-18MG collects, represents and interprets single sets of data, using appropriate statistical displays MA4-19SP analyses single sets of data using measures of location, and range MA4-20SP represents probabilities of simple and compound events MA4-21SP Science + Stage 4outcomes A student: appreciates the importance of science in their lives and the role of scientific inquiry in increasing understanding of the world around them SC4-1VA shows a willingness to engage in finding solutions to science-related personal, social and global issues, including shaping sustainable futures SC4-2VA demonstrates confidence in making reasoned, evidence-based decisions about the current and future use and influence of science and technology, including ethical considerations SC4-3VA identifies questions and problems that can be tested or researched and makes predictions based on scientific knowledge SC4-4WS collaboratively and individually produces a plan to investigate questions and problems SC4-5WS follows a sequence of instructions to safely undertake a range of investigation types, collaboratively and individually SC4-6WS processes and analyses data from a first-hand investigation and secondary sources to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions SC4-7WS selects and uses appropriate strategies, understanding and skills to produce creative and plausible solutions to identified problems SC4-8WS presents science ideas, findings and information to a given audience using appropriate scientific language, text types and representations SC4-9WS describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations SC4-10PW discusses how scientific understanding and technological developments have contributed to finding solutions to problems involving energy transfers and transformations SC4-11PW describes the dynamic nature of models, theories and laws in developing scientific understanding of the Earth and solar system SC4-12ES explains how advances in scientific understanding of processes that occur within and on the Earth, influence the choices people make about resource use and management SC4-13ES relates the structure and function of living things to their classification, survival and reproduction SC4-14LW explains how new biological evidence changes people's understanding of the world SC4-15LW describes the observed properties and behaviour of matter, using scientific models and theories about the motion and arrangement of particles SC4-16CW explains how scientific understanding of, and discoveries about, the properties of elements, compounds and mixtures relate to their uses in everyday life SC4-17CW History + Stage 4outcomes A student: describes the nature of history and archaeology and explains their contribution to an understanding of the past HT4-1 describes major periods of historical time and sequences events, people and societies from the past HT4-2 describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies HT4-3 describes and explains the causes and effects of events and developments of past societies over time HT4-4 identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources HT4-5 uses evidence from sources to support historical narratives and explanations HT4-6 identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past HT4-7 locates, selects and organises information from sources to develop an historical inquiry HT4-8 uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past HT4-9 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past HT4-10 Geography + Stage 4outcomes A student: locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments GE4-1 describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments GE4-2 explains how interactions and connections between people, places and environments result in change GE4-3 examines perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues GE4-4 discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability GE4-5 explains differences in human wellbeing GE4-6 acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry GE4-7 communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies GE4-8