Inquire12.1

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    Review and extend skills in stating a problem or need for information.12.1.1

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    Revise questions and inquiry as information needs change.12.1.2

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    Recognize gaps in one’s own knowledge and information gathered.12.1.3

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    Analyze and evaluate data as the basis for evidence, using it to make valid and reliable claims.12.1.4

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    Demonstrate new understanding gained through information from real-life situations.12.1.5

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    Use speaking and writing skills to communicate new understandings effectively.12.1.6

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    Publish and share work with an authentic audience.12.1.7

Include12.2

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    Acknowledge and encourage the contributions of diverse perspectives during learning activities.12.2.1

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    Actively support and/or create strategies for ensuring equitable access to information resources.12.2.2

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    Recognize one’s own personal biases and cultural context in relation to finding, gathering and processing information.12.2.3

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    Identify and evaluate more than one published perspective on an issue.12.2.4

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    Build cultural understanding by collaborating locally and globally with learners from different regions and backgrounds.12.2.5

Collaborate12.3

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    Recognize and encourage the contributions of all group members in creating an information product.12.3.1

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    Participate and collaborate as members of a network of learners, giving and receiving information, to reach goals and pursue lifelong learning.12.3.2

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    Help groups move to consensus of information after substantive conversation and sharing by group members.12.3.3

Curate12.4

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    Assemble facts, opinions and points of view and determine when appropriate in one’s own work (e.g., essay; report; presentation).12.4.1

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    Assess the purpose of various types of information resources.12.4.2

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    Access, evaluate and use outside information sources for organizing information to resolve a problem or question.12.4.3

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    Monitor one’s own information-seeking processes for effectiveness and progress and make necessary adjustments.12.4.4

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    Evaluate and select information based on the source’s quality, credibility, accuracy, appropriateness for needs and social and cultural perspective.12.4.5

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    Identify the difference between relevant and irrelevant information.12.4.6

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    Recognize that conflicting facts, inconsistencies, and/or false claims are found in a multitude of sources.12.4.7

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    Select primary and secondary sources as appropriate for a given task.12.4.8

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    Analyze, synthesize and use information on given topics from multiple sources to create new meanings.12.4.9

Explore12.5

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    Read widely and deeply in multiple formats for lifelong educational and personal enjoyment.12.5.1

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    Explore works of authors who write in different fictional genres and literary styles.12.5.2

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    Demonstrate motivation by seeking information to answer questions and interests. 12.5.3

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    Apply an inquiry model to issues found in various nonacademic and academic situations.12.5.4

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    Maintain openness to new ideas when evidence supports change.12.5.5

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    Judge the quality of one’s own information products and solutions.12.5.6

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    Demonstrate a willingness to seek information beyond academic requirements.12.5.7

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    Display emotional resilience by persisting in information searching despite challenges.12.5.8

Engage12.6

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    Access, evaluate and use information in real-life situations.12.6.1

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    Organize information in new ways that others can view, use and evaluate. 12.6.2

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    Give credit to original ideas of others through proper attribution and citation.12.6.3

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    Cite text and image sources properly and construct appropriate bibliographic citations, including intext citations, to avoid plagiarism.12.6.4

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    Communicate and disseminate new knowledge and essential ideas through means appropriate for the intended audience. 12.6.5

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    Use information ethically and responsibly.12.6.7

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    Actively foster a positive digital identity and reputation.12.6.8

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    Practice internet safety and digital citizenship.12.6.9

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and Grade 9