Capabilities

The following points provided by the SACE Board are starting points to understanding the capabilities and are not to be regarded as a set or definitive list. To achieve at the highest level against this criteria, students must go beyond the dot points and show evidence of understanding and developing a capability in an original and personal way. Students that address the capabilities in relation to the dot points or in a 'concrete' way, generally achieve at the 'C' level for this criteria.

Literacy

Communicating with a range of people in a variety of contexts
Asking questions, expressing opinions, and taking different perspectives into account
Using language with increasing awareness, clarity, accuracy, and suitability for a range of audiences, contexts, and purposes
Accessing, analysing, and selecting appropriate primary and secondary sources
Engaging with, and reflecting on, the ways in which texts are created for specific purposes and audiences
Composing a range of texts — written, oral, visual, and multimodal
Reading, viewing, writing, listening, and speaking, using a range of technologies
Developing an understanding that different text types (e.g. website, speech, newspaper article, film, painting, data set, report, set of instructions, or interview) have their own distinctive stylistic features
Acquiring an understanding of the relationships between literacy, language, and culture.

Numeracy

Using appropriate language and representations (e.g. symbols, tables, and graphs) to communicate ideas to a range of audiences
Analysing information displayed in a variety of representations and translating information from one representation to another
Justifying the validity of the findings, using everyday language, when appropriate
Applying skills in estimating and calculating, to solve and model everyday problems using thinking, written, and digital strategies
Interpreting information given in numerical form in diagrams, maps, graphs, and tables
Visualising, identifying, and sorting shapes and objects in the environment
Interpreting patterns and relationships when solving problems
Recognising spatial and geographical features and relationships
Recognising and incorporating statistical information that requires an understanding of the diverse ways in which data are gathered, recorded, and presented.

ICT

Understanding how contemporary information and communication technologies affect communication
Critically analysing the limitations and impacts of current technologies
Considering the implications of potential technologies
Communicating and sharing ideas and information, to collaboratively construct knowledge and digital solutions
Defining and planning information searches of a range of primary and secondary sources when investigating research questions
Developing an understanding of hardware and software components, and operations of appropriate systems, including their functions, processes, and devices
Applying information and communication technology knowledge and skills to a range of methods to collect and process data, and transmit and produce information
Learning to manage and manipulate electronic sources of data, databases, and software applications
Applying technologies to design and manage projects.

Intercultural understanding

Identifying, observing, analysing, and describing characteristics of their own cultural identities and those of others (e.g. group memberships, traditions, values, religious beliefs, and ways of thinking)
Recognising that culture is dynamic and complex and that there is variability within all cultural, linguistic, and religious groups
Learning about and engaging with diverse cultures in ways that recognise commonalities and differences, create connections with others, and cultivate mutual respect
Developing skills to relate to and move between cultures

Creative and critical thinking

Thinking critically, logically, ethically, and reflectively
Learning and applying new knowledge and skills
Accessing, organising, using, and evaluating information
Posing questions and identifying and clarifying information and ideas
Developing knowledge and understanding of a range of research processes
Understanding the nature of innovation
Recognising how knowledge changes over time and is influenced by people
Exploring and experiencing creative processes and practices
Designing features that are fit for function (e.g. physical, virtual, or textual)
Investigating the place of creativity in learning, the workplace, and community life
Examining the nature of entrepreneurial enterprise
Reflecting on, adjusting and explaining their thinking, and identifying the reasons for choices, strategies, and actions taken.

Personal and social capability

Developing a sense of personal identity
Reviewing and planning personal goals
Developing an understanding of, and exercising, individual and shared obligations and rights
Participating actively and responsibly in learning, work, and community life
Establishing and managing relationships in personal and community life, work, and learning
Developing empathy for and understanding of others
Making responsible decisions based on evidence
Working effectively in teams and handling challenging situations constructively
Building links with others, locally, nationally, and/or globally.

Ethical understanding

Identifying and discussing ethical concepts and issues
Considering ethical and safe research processes, including respecting the rights and work of others, acknowledging sources, and observing protocols when approaching people and organisations
Appreciating the ethical and legal dimensions of research and information
Reflecting on personal ethics and honesty in experience and decision-making
Exploring ideas, rights, obligations, and ethical principles
Considering workplace safety principles, practices, and procedures
Developing ethical sustainable practices in the workplace and the community
Inquiring into ethical issues, selecting and justifying an ethical position, and understanding the experiences, motivations, and viewpoints of others
Debating ethical dilemmas and applying ethical principles in a range of situations.

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