Based on (5a & 5b): Information Literacy (Uses effective search strategies; Comprehends research questions and utilizes sources to properly address them)
What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill?
What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?
What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal?
-Use multiple different reliable sources.– Make sure to double check my processes, especially searching for reliable information to use in research.-Take more detailed notes-Remain open-minded to the complexities of research
Research paper (reliability and accuracy)– Developing research question; Finding literature and solidifying ideas– Annotated Bibliography
-Perform “Excellent” on research paper – Provides reliable and accurate sources for paper– Has strong research question-Creates an “Excellent” Annotated Bibliography
Goal 2 (20%)
Based on (9b & 9c): Problem-Solving Skills (Identifies and understands multi-contextual problems with multiple solutions)
What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill?
What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?
What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal?
– Take my time understanding the content of the issue– Pay attention to minute details throughout the processes or context-Use previous experiences and how I delt with them as motivation -Stay attentive during class lectures covering this expertise
– Unit exams to show achievement with problem solving-Research paper(ability to work in a group)
-Achieve 85% or higher on unit exams– Success of research paper( in regards to how well I collaborated with others)
Goal 3 (20%)
Based on (10a & 10c): Quantitative Literacy (Uses quantitative information effectively, to understand contexts and support ideas)
What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill?
What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?
What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal?
-Make sure to replicate experiment enough to ensure accurate data – Have multiple sources to research for experiment-Stay attentive during class lectures on this expertise
– Research paper( experiment)
-Report “excellent” work for research paper and experiment
Goal 4 (20%)
Based on (7b & 7c): Skills for Lifelong Learning (Understands educational information from outside contexts and reflects to change perspectives
What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill?
What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?
What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal?
– Keep my previous knowledge of the subject in mind-Keep an open mind regarding content– Be attentive during class lectures to base a proper change in perspective
– Research paperCan explain through the results through reflection– Reflections/Worksheets
Explain my changes in perspectives in each assignment if I have prior knowledge on it/how the assignment has produced growthClearly show my mental processes through my writing
Goal 5 (20%)
Based on (2a & 2c): Critical and Creative Thinking (Develop plans considering context, transforming ideas from multiple perspectives)
What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill?
What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?
What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal?
-Be attentive during class lecture to broaden my sources and perspectives– Make concept maps if needed– Collaborate with peers to broaden my perspectives– Educating myself on historical contexts if needed
– Research paper (reflection and processes-Reflections
-Clearly show my thinking processes throughout my work– Clearly explain changes in perspectives– Receive at least an 85% on reflections, as they all require critical thinking