Future Thinking
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Future Thinking encompasses the Australian Curriculum learning areas of Science, Mathematics, and Technologies. Students will engage in both abstract and practical problems where they will develop their questioning by constructing hypotheses and conjectures. They will work collaboratively and individually to carry out practical investigations.
Students will develop technological processes and production skills to create solutions to problems.
Mathematics:
- Number
- Measurement
- Algebra
- Space
- Statistics
- Probability
Science:
- Science Understanding
- Science as a Human Endeavour
- Science Inquiry
Technology:
- Design Technologies
- Digital Technologies
Students receive an overall Future Thinking grade which is broken down into
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technology
Students participate in a variety of assessment tasks such as tests, practical tasks and reports, written reports, models and common tasks.
Year 8 Future Thinking
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