CODE 220 Grading Contract

Grade Contracted For  __X__ A ____ B ____ C

Goal 1 (20%)

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/WorksheetsExplain 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