7–10Commerce 7–10 Syllabus (2024)
The new Commerce 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Commerce 7–10 Syllabus (2019).
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 4
- CO4-ADJ-01
in Stage 4 teachers may adjust the Stage 5 outcomes as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8
Teachers select options from:
- Our economy
- Running a business
- Promoting and selling
- Investing
- Law in action
- Political and community involvement
- The travel consumer
- Towards independence
- School-developed option.
Types of issues of concern at different levels of government that can affect the lives of individuals and the community
The methods individuals and groups can use to influence political processes and political decisions in relation to addressing issues of concern
Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used to influence political processes and political decisions
The right to stand for public office
How to become a candidate for an election at different levels of government, including eligibility requirements
The roles and responsibilities of elected representatives
Opportunities to become active participants in the community
The benefits of community involvement
Investigate the purpose and contribution of a community organisation that involves young people
Investigate a current issue in relation to political and/or community involvement, and communicate findings using relevant subject-specific terminology in written, oral, visual or multimodal form
Create written texts to explain and analyse aspects of political and community involvement