Student Name : Bryana Nichelson
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 5.A: I will clearly outline the boundaries and focal point of my research/research questions to ensure that research remains manageable and focused. | Specifying the specific topic, variables, population, and timeframe related to my research. Practice choosing information that accurately addresses the specifications of the topic. | Proof of focal point of research Acknowledgment of specific topic and variables connected Proof that information is related to topic | Proof that I know the focal point of my research and the variables connected to my topic will show that I’ve learned how to choose information that accurately addresses the specifications of my topic and how to keep my research manageable and focused. |
| (15%)Based on 5.B: I will use effective search strategies to find appropriate sources. | Only use sources significant to my research Practice using effective search strategies | Search strategies I used to find sources Explanation of sources’ relation to research | Proof of the search strategies I’ve used and explanations of how sources are related to my research will show that I’ve learned the skill of using effective search strategies. |
| (25%)Based on 10.B, 10.C: I will use quantitative data to support research/arguments and draw logical conclusions. | Collecting quantitative data Practice using data to support research and draw conclusions | Analysis of quantitative data Proof of data supporting arguments Solutions derived from data | Proof of data supporting my arguments and solutions from data collected will show that I have learned how to use data to support research and draw conclusions. |
| (15%)Based on 3.B: I will acknowledge and understand the ethical issues and the complex web of variables connected to them. | Gain a more comprehensive understanding of the ethical landscape of issues Practice making more informed conclusions that consider a broader impact than of a conclusion drawn from surface-level information | Proof of understanding of ethical issues Documentation of process to draw more informed conclusions | Proof of my understanding of ethical issues will show that I have exercised the skill of gaining more comprehensive understanding of ethical issues. Conclusions that have come from my research will show that I’ve learned how to make more informed conclusions. |
| (20%)Based on 4.C: I will use knowledge and skills while combining different viewpoints to address the interconnected nature of global challenges. | Gain knowledge and skills to address and research complex problems Understand multiple perspectives when handling global issues | Proof of skills and knowledge gained Proof of complex problems being addressed | Proof of complex problems being addressed will show that I have gained the knowledge and skills to research complex problems. |