Contract

Student Name: Britney Lewis

Grade Contracted For  ____ A __X__ B ____ C

What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop?	How will you learn the content/ develop the skill?	What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?	How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning/skills?
(25%)Based on (4) Global Learning	Engage in both readings and class discussions to learn about multiple worldviews, cultures and experiences Prepare for class discussions on global issues	Choose 2-3 reflections that reflect my discussions on global issues Research report – introduction to topic and will highlight significanceResearch report – summary and reflect	Attend and actively participate in at least 80% of class sessions Complete weekly reflections on time and answer questions fullyPrepared for 80% of class sessionsPerform “Good” work according to the research report rubric
(25%)Based on (5) Information Literacy	Collaborate with research group to develop a research question/ hypothesis Analyze various sources of evidence for the research report	Research report – research question Research report – literature review and analysis Research report – Reference pageAnnotated Bibliography	Perform “good” work according to the research report rubric Perform “Satisfactory” on the pre-assignments for the research report (e.g., annotated bibliography)
(25%)Based on (9) Problem-Solving Skills	Class lectures on course content to learn how to solve problemsFind different ways to problem solve instead of sticking to one.	At least one unit exam that shows achievement in problem-solvingThe evidence will be group work.	Achieve an average of 75% or higher on unit examsBy being open-minded to different ideas.
(25%)Based on (10) Quantitative Literacy	Class lectures and work to learn how to analyze dataAnalyze various sources of data for the research report	Research Report – Proposed experiment week 4	Perform “Excellent” work according to the research report week 4