Jargon Buster - K

Find a term

a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l | m | n | o | p | q | r | s | t | u | v | w

Key Competencies

The common abilities needed to be successful in work, learning and life. These are:

  • collecting, analysing and organising information
  • communicating ideas and information
  • planning and organising activities
  • working with others in teams
  • using mathematical ideas and techniques
  • solving problems
  • using technology.

Key Learning Area (KLA)

In primary school, the KLAs are:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science and Technology
  • Human Society and Its Environment
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  • Creative Arts.

In high school, the KLAs are:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
  • Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)
  • Technology and Applied Studies (TAS)
  • Languages.

Kindergarten

The first formal year of schooling in NSW.