Student Name: Zuleyri Medina-Campos
Grade Contracted For __X__ A ____ B ____ C
Student Name: Zuleyri Medina-Campos
Grade Contracted For __X__ A ____ 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? |
| (20%) Global Learning (Sec. 4)Applies and adapts an understanding of differing worldviews and experiences to meaningfully interact with other cultures and solve problems. | -Learn about different cultures and ways of life. -Learn about different points of view. -Be open to new ideas and ways of thinking. | -Scientist Reflection -Scientist Spotlights Reading -Notebook entries -Research Project | My assessment will be based on my reflection of my understanding of different cultures, respect for different perspectives, and their application in collaboration and problem-solving. |
| (20%) Information Literacy (Sec. 5)Correctly identifies the scope of a research question and selects appropriate, credible information to address it. | -Understand what my research question is asking. -Check if the information is accurate. -Find information that relates to my topic. | -10 collected citations -Annotated Bibliography -Hand-Annotated Articles -Final Paper | I will assess my learning by checking if I can understand my research question, find reliable sources, and use accurate information to support my research. |
| (20%) Problem-Solving Skills (Sec. 9)Identifies and evaluates multiple approaches to solving a problem. | -Clearly understand the problem. -Think of different ways to solve it. -Look at the good and bad sides of each solution. | -Exam I -Exam II -5 research ideas -Reading Notebook entries | I will assess my learning by checking if I can identify different solutions, compare them, and choose the best one to solve a problem. |
| (20%) Quantitative Literacy (Sec. 10)Uses quantitative information to support arguments and draw logical conclusions. | -Check if numbers and data are accurate. -Compare numbers to find patterns or differences. -Read and understand charts, graphs, and tables. | -Experimental Design draft -Final Paper -Research project | I will assess my learning by checking if I I can use numbers and data to support my ideas and make conclusions. |
| (20%) Skills for Lifelong Learning (Sec. 7)Pursues knowledge and educational experience beyond the classroom | -Work on projects/ assignments -Do my own research -Explore more educational things outside of classroom | -Research report – literature review and analysis (rubric #4) -Jigsaws -Final paper | I will further my education outside of class by doing my own research and break things down to my understanding. I will make sure to take effective notes that will help me throughout the course. |