Table 2 Criteria of the corresponding level

1

Not targeted in the curriculum

The competency is not included in the curriculum standard and it is unlikely that teachers would include it in their teaching

Debate: Understand the history of chemical science

(page 12, 2022 CECCS)

Trust: Level 1

2

Not targeted in the learning area but teachers might include it when teaching this learning/subject area

The competency is not explicitly included in the curriculum standard of the learning/subject area, but there are opportunities for teachers to include the competency by referring to recommended textbooks/ policy documents

Collect weekly/daily reports of local air quality or related information from newspapers, TV, or other media over a period of time, and analyze the reasons. (page 31, 2011 CECCS)

Media literacy: Level 2

3

Sub-target of the learning area in specific subjects only with no explicit demonstration (e.g., sub-objective)

The competency is included in the curriculum standard but only as a sub-objective or the selected competencies are not demonstrated in the curriculum

Investigate household cleaners, disinfectants

, including their types and common problems related to their use (page 35, 2022 CECCS)

Problem

solving: Level 3

4

Sub-target of the learning area in specific subjects only with explicit demonstration (e.g., main objective)

The competency is included in the curriculum standard as the main objective of the selected competencies is clearly articulated in the curriculum

Debate: Are chemicals good or bad for human health? (page 30, 2011 CECCS)

Physical/health literacy: Level 4

N/A

Not applicable

The content area does not apply to the country's curriculum

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