Problem Solve Defined
- Understands the problem and devises a plan.
- Implements a plan.
- Reflects on results.
- Creates an organizing structure.
Think Critically Defined
- Provides an in-depth analysis of evidence
- Evaluates validity of sources and information
- Differentiates facts and opinions
- Assesses ideas, perspectives, or overall themes/messages and arguments
Read Effectively Defined
- Demonstrates insightful understanding of main and subordinate ideas
- Makes logical inferences
- Supports interpretations with textual evidence
- Makes connections, generates questions, and recalls relevant background knowledge
- Uses context clues to enhance vocabulary and comprehension
Write Effectively Defined
- Incorporates insightful ideas
- Indicates sound understanding or interpretation of material
- Demonstrates an understanding of both purpose and audience
- Maintains a consistent focus or argument
- Presents ideas in a logical, understandable, and coherent manner
- Consistently uses standard grammar, spelling, and mechanics
Speak Well Defined
- Speaks audibly, clearly, and expressively
- Shows depth of understanding
- Demonstrates an awareness of audience
- Employs verbal and non-verbal messages to enhance presentation
- Organizes the presentation logically and coherently
Demonstrate Defined
- Shows evidence of knowledge individually and/or within a group.
- Uses skills to perform a task.
- Transfers knowledge to new contexts or to real life situations.
- Works with care and attention to detail
- Selects and utilizes materials, resources or equipment.
- Employs creativity.