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 | – 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 |
This piece of evidence above is showing my use of Google Scholar to search for my sources, as well as showing what I searched to find the sources I’m using for my project. This proves my use of information literacy as I was able to use a reliable search engine with applicable search practices.
This piece of evidence above is from my annotated bibliography draft, in which it focuses on the questions of applying the sources to my research as well as determining how useful the sources are. This shows my use of information literacy as I was able to dissect the source I used, and determine how applicable it was to my research. This also proves that I comprehended my research question because I was able to find these useful sources, as well as identifying it’s weaknesses.
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 dealt with them as motivation -Stay attentive during class lectures covering this expertise | -Research paper(ability to work in a group) – Annotated Bibliography ( Being able to choose which sources each member does) -Jigsaw | – Success of research paper( in regards to how well I collaborated with others) -Excellent collaboration with group members and classmates |
This evidence above is from my groups annotated bibliography. It doesn’t specifically show what I am trying to use, but it does show that we were able to talk and figure out which group member does each article. When I was talking with my group, I exemplified problem-solving skills as I was able to direct which articles I wanted to use and figure out who works on each article.
This evidence above is from my first jigsaw preparation paper, in which I had to reflect on the journal article I read. This highlighted my problem solving skills as I identified the multi-cultural problems with society currently and how implementing this Indigenous knowledge is a possible solution for people to accept more cultures and connect with our community/land.
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) – Jigsaws (papers with Quantitative methods) | -Report “excellent” work for research paper and experiment – Explain thoroughly how quantitative data connects and explains the situations |
This evidence above is a portion of my jigsaw summary #2, which is emphasized with the use of quantitative research within the article. This proves my ability for quantitative literacy, as I was able to understand the quantitative approaches summarized to me to understand the contexts of the article more. This also supported my understanding of traditional ecological knowledge, in respects to this paper and the other papers on the jigsaw.
Goal 4 (20%)
Based on (7b & 7c): Skills for Lifelong Learning (Understands educational information from outside contexts and reflects to change or confirmed 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 paper(Can explain through the results through reflection) – Reflections/Worksheets | – Explain my changes in perspectives and/or connection to outside knowledge in each assignment if I have prior knowledge on it/how the assignment has produced growth/connection –Clearly show my mental processes through my writing |
This evidence above is from my picking sweet grass reflection, highlighting how I connected my prior knowledge with the topics taught in class (Indigenous Knowledge). This proves my ability to understand class content from outside perspectives as well as changed perspectives as I am able to consider both in the way I reflected.
This above evidence is from picking sweet grass reflection as well, highlighting my understanding of our environment and the connection the content has to this prior knowledge. This proves my use of lifelong learning skills by clearly stating how I feel about the current contexts and the difficulties of implementing knowledge from the book into common practices.
This evidence above is from my reading reflection for braiding sweet grass, which highlights my ability to understand concepts from the book and apply them to my real situation. This proves my use of lifelong learning skills, because I was using symbolism from the book and it changed my perspectives in understanding aspects of my life by connecting it to systems in nature.
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 – Complete all reflections and provide good connections, as they all require critical thinking |
This evidence above is from my picking sweet grass reflection, as it highlights my ability to critically reflect on issues in the current world as well as providing my take on how we could improve as a society. My critical thinking skills were portrayed excellently through this prompt, as I criticized your average persons overuse of energy as well as providing different forms of energy that would be more beneficial to use.