Commerce

Length of Course

Semester

Level

Marian - Year 10

Category

Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)

Core or Elective

Core

Pre-requisites

N/A

Subject Description

The focus of learning in Year 10 is the topic “productivity, growth and living standards” within a national context. Students investigate a range of factors that influence individual, financial and economic decision-making. They examine the government’s management of the economy to improve economic growth and living standards. They also study the responses of business to changing economic conditions, including the way they improve productivity and manage their workforce.

Australia’s superannuation system and the factors that influence major consumer and financial decisions are also considered for how they contribute to human and financial wellbeing and the common good of society.

Content

Students will investigate the following topics: 

  • Supply and demand: Exploring the coffee industry 
  • The Australian Share Market
  • Australia’s superannuation system
  • Business and innovation including the role of entrepreneurs
Assessment

Students provide evidence of their learning through five assessments. 

  • Assessment type 1: Skills and application 
  • Assessment type 2: Inquiry 

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Marian - Year 10 - Commerce