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The aim of the Commerce Years 7–10 Syllabus is to enable young people to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to research and develop solutions to consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment issues in order to make informed and responsible decisions as individuals and as part of the community.
Students develop knowledge and understanding of: consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment matters.
Students develop skills in: decision-making and problem-solving in relation to consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment issues effective research and communication working independently and collaboratively.
Students value and appreciate: ethical and socially responsible behaviour in relation to personal decision-making, business practices, employment and legal issues fundamental rights, rules and laws that promote fairness, justice and equity in society through informed, responsible and active citizenship.
There are 4 Core Topics that must be studied. Students may study only ONE School-developed Option.
Each Core Study topic should be 20–25 indicative hours
1. Consumer and Financial Decisions
2. The Economic and Business Environment
3. Employment and Work Futures
4. Law, Society and Political Involvement
Each Option topic should be 15–25 indicative hours
1. Our Economy
2. Investing
3. Promoting and Selling
4. Running a Business
5. Law in Action
6. Travel
7. Towards Independence
8. School-developed Option
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