CommunicationC

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    Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts (e.g. to inform, instruct, motivate and persuade)C1

  • 2

    Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using written communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts (e.g. to inform, instruct, motivate and persuade)C2

  • 3

    Listen effectively to decipher meaning (including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions) and demonstrate ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with diverse teamsC3

  • 4

    Determine and utilize appropriate presentation techniques and supporting media to effectively convey intended messageC4

Creativity and InnovationI

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    Use a wide range of idea creation techniquesI1

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    Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in workI2

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    Understand the real world limits to adopting new ideasI3

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    Elaborate, refine, analyze and evaluate their own ideas in order to improve and maximize creative effortsI4

Critical Thinking and Problem SolvingP

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    Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce outcomes in systemsP1

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    Effectively analyze, evaluate, and synthesize evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefsP2

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    Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutionsP3

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    Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situationP4

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    Analyze and manage the flow of information from a wide variety of sourcesP5

Social and Personal DevelopmentS

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    Assume shared responsibility for collaborative workS1

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    Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goalS2

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    View failure as an opportunity to learn and understand that creativity and innovation is a long­term, cyclical process of small successes and frequent mistakesS3

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    Deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism, and incorporate feedback effectivelyS4

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    Set and meet goals, even in the face of obstacles and competing pressures; prioritize, plan and manage work to achieve the intended resultS5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Kirksville R-III Gifted Education Program