The following maps the NSW Syllabuses to the Paying It Forward Foundation to Year 2 resources.
Unit mapping for Early stage 1
English
- ENe-1A communicates with peers and known adults in informal and guided activities demonstrating emerging skills of group interaction – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- ENe-2A composes simple texts to convey an idea or message – topics 2, 3, 4, 6
- ENe-8B demonstrates emerging skills and knowledge of texts to read and view, and shows developing awareness of purpose, audience and subject matter topics 1, 3, 5, 6
- ENe-9B demonstrates developing skills and knowledge in grammar, punctuation and vocabulary when responding to and composing texts – topics 3, 4, 5, 6
- ENe-10C thinks imaginatively and creatively about familiar topics, simple ideas and the basic features of texts when responding to and composing texts – topics 1, 4, 6
- ENe-11D responds to and composes simple texts about familiar aspects of the world and their own experiences – topics 1, 3, 4, 6
- ENe-12E demonstrates awareness of how to reflect on aspects of their own and others’ learning – topic 6
Mathematics
- MAe-1WM describes mathematical situations using everyday language, actions, materials and informal recordings – topics 2, 5
- MAe-2WM uses objects, actions, technology and/or trial and error to explore mathematical problems – topics 2, 3
- MAe-3WM uses concrete materials and/or pictorial representations to support conclusions – topics 2, 5
- MAe-4NA counts to 30, and orders, reads and represents numbers in the range 0 to 20 – topic 5
- MAe-5NA combines, separates and compares collections of objects, describes using everyday language, and records using informal methods – topic 2
- MAe-6NA groups, shares and counts collections of objects, describes using everyday language, and records using informal methods – topics 2, 3
- MAe-17SP represents data and interprets data displays made from objects – topics 2, 5
Health and Physical Education
- PDe-3 communicates ways to be caring, inclusive and respectful of others – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
- PDe-6 explores contextual factors that influence an individual’s health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity
- PDe-7 identifies actions that promote health, safety, wellbeing and physically active spaces – topics 3, 4, 6
- PDe-9 practises self-management skills in familiar and unfamiliar scenarios – topics 3, 4, 6
- PDe-10 uses interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Drama
- DRAES1.1 Uses imagination and the elements of drama in imaginative play and dramatic situations. – topics 1, 4, 6
- DRAES1.3 Dramatises personal experiences using movement, space and objects. – topics 1, 4, 6
Visual Arts
- VAES1.1 Makes simple pictures and other kinds of artworks about things and experiences. – topic 4
- VAES1.2 Experiments with a range of media in selected forms. – topic 4
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Unit mapping for Stage 1
English
- EN1-1A communicates with a range of people in informal and guided activities demonstrating interaction skills and considers how own communication is adjusted in different situations – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- EN1-2A plans, composes and reviews a small range of simple texts for a variety of purposes on familiar topics for known readers and viewers – topics 2, 3, 6
- EN1-8B recognises that there are different kinds of texts when reading and viewing and shows an awareness of purpose, audience and subject matter – topic 5
- EN1-9B uses basic grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary appropriate to the type of text when responding to and composing texts – topics 3, 4, 5, 6
- EN1-10C thinks imaginatively and creatively about familiar topics, ideas and texts when responding to and composing texts – topics 1, 4, 6
- EN1-11D responds to and composes a range of texts about familiar aspects of the world and their own experiences – topics 1, 3, 4, 6
- EN1-12E identifies and discusses aspects of their own and others’ learning – topic 6
Mathematics
- MA1-1WM describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols – topic 2
- MA1-2WM uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems – topic 2
- MA1-5NA uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers – topic 2
- MA1-6NA uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division – topic 2
- MA1-17SP gathers and organises data, displays data in lists, tables and picture graphs, and interprets the results
Health and Physical Education
- PD1-1 describes the qualities and characteristics that make them similar and different to others
- PD1-3 recognises and describes the qualities that enhance inclusive and respectful relationships – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
- PD1-7 explores actions that help make home and school healthy, safe and physically active spaces – topics 3, 4, 6
- PD1-9 demonstrates self-management skills in taking responsibility for their own actions – topics 3, 4, 6
- PD1-10 describes and practises interpersonal skills to promote inclusion to make themselves and others feel they belong – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Drama
- DRAS1.1 Takes on roles in drama to explore familiar and imagined situations. – topics 1, 4, 6
- DRAS1.2 Conveys story, depicts events and expresses feelings by using the elements of drama and the expressive skills of movement and voice. – topics 1, 4, 6
- DRAS1.3 Interacts collaboratively to communicate the action of the drama with others. – topics 1, 4, 6
Visual Arts
- VAS1.1 Makes artworks in a particular way about experiences of real and imaginary things. – topic 4
- VAS1.2 Uses the forms to make artworks according to varying requirements. – topic 4
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Unit mapping for learning across the curriculum
Literacy
Comprehending texts through listening, reading, and viewing element
- 1.1 Comprehend text – topics 3, 4, 5, 6
- 1.2 Navigate, read and view learning area texts – topics 3, 4, 5, 6
- 1.3 Listen and respond to learning area texts – topics 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- 1.4 Interpret and analyse learning area texts – topics 1, 3, 4, 5
Composing texts through listening, reading, and viewing element
- 2.1 Compose texts – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
- 2.2 Compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
- 2.3 Use language to interact with others – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- 2.4 Deliver presentations – topics 1, 3, 6
Text knowledge element
- 3.1 Use knowledge of text structures – topic 3
- 3.2 Use knowledge of text cohesion – topic 3
Grammar knowledge element
- 4.1 Use knowledge of sentence structures – topics 3, 6
- 4.2 Use knowledge of words and word groups – topics 3, 5, 6
- 4.3 Express opinion and point of view – topics 1, 3, 6
Word knowledge element
- 5.1 Understand learning area vocabulary – topics 1, 3, 5
- 5.2 Use spelling knowledge – topic 3
Visual knowledge element
- 6.1 Understand how visual elements create meaning – topics 2, 3, 4, 6
Numeracy
Estimating and calculating with whole numbers element
- 1.1 Understand and use numbers in context – topics 2, 3, 5
- 1.2 Estimate and calculate – topics 2, 5
- 1.3 Use money – topics 2, 5
Using spatial reasoning element
- 4.2 Interpret maps and diagrams – topic 6
Interpreting statistical information element
- 5.1 Interpret data displays – topics 2, 5
Critical creative thinking
Inquiring – Identifying, exploring and organising information and ideas element
- 1.3 Organise and process information – topics 4, 5, 6
Generating ideas, possibilities and actions element
- 2.1 Imagine possibilities and connect ideas – topics 1, 6
- 2.2 Consider alternatives – topic 5
- 2.3 Seek solutions and put ideas into action – topics 2, 3
Reflecting on thinking and processes element
- 3.3 Transfer knowledge into new contexts – topics 4, 6
Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures element
- 4.1 Apply logic and reasoning – topics 2, 5, 6
- 4.2 Draw conclusions and design a course of action – topics 1, 5
Personal social capability
Self-awareness element
- 1.1 Recognise emotions – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- 1.2 Recognise personal qualities and achievements – topic 3
- 1.3 Understand themselves as learners – topic 3
- 1.4 Develop reflective practice – topic 3
Self-management element
- 2.1 Express emotions appropriately – topic 3
Social awareness element
- 3.1 Appreciate diverse perspectives – topic 2
- 3.2 Contribute to civil society – topic 6
- 3.3 Understand relationships – topic 6
Social management element
- 4.1 Communicate effectively – topics 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 4.2 Work collaboratively – topics 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 4.3 Make decisions – topics 3, 5
- 4.4 Negotiate and resolve conflict – topics 1, 3
- 4.5 Develop leadership skills – topics 1, 3, 4, 6
Ethical understanding
Understanding ethical concepts and issues element
- 1.1 Recognise ethical concepts – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- 1.2 Explore ethical concepts in context – topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Reasoning in decision making and actions element
- 2.1 Reason and make ethical decisions – topics 2, 3, 5, 6
- 2.2 Consider consequences – topics 1, 3, 4, 5
- 2.3 Reflect on ethical action – topics 1, 3
Exploring values, rights and responsibilities element
- 3.1 Examine values – topic 1
- 3.2 Explore rights and responsibilities – topics 1, 4, 6
- 3.3 Consider points of view – topic 2
Intercultural understanding
Interacting and empathising with others element
- 2.3 Empathise with others – topic 1
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