High School
Creativity and innovation
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Work creatively with others
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Use a wide range of idea creation techniques (brainstorming, etc...)1.A.1
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Creates new and worthwhile ideas using both incremental and radical concepts1.A.2
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Elaborates refines and analyzes their own ideas in order to improve and maximize creative efforts1.A.3
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Work creatively with others
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Develop, implement and communicate new ideas to others effectively.1.B.1
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Be open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives; incorporate group input and feedback into the work.1.B.2
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Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work and understand the real world limits to adopting new ideas1.B.3
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View failure as an opportunity to learn; understand that creativity and innovation is a long-term, cyclical process of small successes and frequent mistakes.1.B.4
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Implement Innovation
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Act on creative ideas to make a tangible and useful contribution to the field in which the innovation will occur.1.C.1
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Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
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Reason Effectively
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Use various types of reasoning as appropriate to the situation.2.A.1
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Use Systems Thinking
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Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems2.B.1
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Make Judgments and Decisions
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Effectively analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs2.C.1
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Effectively analyze and evaluate major alternative points of view2.C.2
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Effectively synthesizes and makes connections between information and arguments2.C.3
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Effectively interpret information and draw conclusions based on the best analysis2.C.4
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Reflect critically on learning experiences and processes2.C.5
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Solve Problems
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Effectively solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways2.D.1
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Effectively identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions2.D.2
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Communication and Collaboration
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Communicate Clearly
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Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts3.A.1
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Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attributes and intentions3.A.2
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Use communication for a range of purposes (eg. to inform, instruct, motivate and persuade)3.A.3
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Utilize multiple media and technologies, and know how to judge their effectiveness as well as assess their impact.3.A.4
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Communicate effectively in diverse environments (including multi-lingual)3.A.5
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Collaborate with Others
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Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams.3.B.1
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Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal3.B.2
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Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work, and value the individual contributions make by each team member.
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Information, Media and Technology Skills (Information Literacy)
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Access and Evaluate Information
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Access information efficiently (time) and effectively (sources)4.A.1
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Evaluate information critically and competently4.A.2
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Use and Manage Information
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Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand4.B.1
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Manage the flow of information from a wide variety of sources4.B.2
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Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information4.B.3
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Media Literacy
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Analyze Media
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Understand both how and why media messages are constructed, and for what purposes5.A.1
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Examine how individuals interpret messages differently, how values and points of view are included or excluded, and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors.5.A.2
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Apply fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and media5.A.3
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Create Media Products
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Understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics, and conventions.5.B.1
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Understand and effectively utilize the most appropriate expressions and interpretations in diverse, multi-cultural environments5.B.2
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Information, Communications and Technology (ICT Literacy)
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Apply Technology Effectively
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Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information6.A.1
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Use digital technologies communication/networking tools and social networks appropriately to access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information to successfully function in a knowledge economy6.A.2
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Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information technologies6.A.3
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Life and Career Skills (Flexibility and Adaptability)
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Adapt to Change
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Adapt to varied roles, job responsibilities, schedules and contexts7.A.1
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Work effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities7.A.2
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Be Flexible
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Incorporate feedback effectively7.B.1
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Deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism7.B.2
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Understand, negotiate and balance diverse views and beliefs to reach workable solutions, particularly in multi-cultural environments7.B.3
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Initiative and Self-Direction
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Manage Goals and Time
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Set goals with tangible and intangible success criteria8.A.1
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Balance short-term and long-term goals8.A.2
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Utilize time and manage workload efficiently8.A.3
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Work Independently
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Monitor, define, prioritize and complete tasks without direct oversight8.B.1
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Be Self-directed Learners
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Goes beyond basic mastery of skills and/or curriculum to explore and expand one's own learning and opportunities to gain expertise8.C.1
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Demonstrates initiative to advance skill levels towards a professional level8.C.2
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Demonstrates commitment to learning as a lifelong process8.C.3
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Reflect critically on past experiences in order to inform future progress8.C.4
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Social And Cross-Cultural Skills
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Interact Effectively with Others
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Know when it is appropriate to listen and when to speak9.A.1
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Conducts self in a respectable, professional manner9.A.2
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Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
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Respects cultural differences and works effectively with people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds9.B.1
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Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and values9.B.2
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Leverage social and cultural differences to create new ideas and increase both innovation and quality of work9.B.3
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Productivity and Accountability
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Manage Projects
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Set and meet goals10.A.1
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Prioritizes, plans and manages work to achieve the intended result10.A.2
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Produce Results
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Demonstrate additional attributes associated with producing high-quality products including the abilities to 10.B.1
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Works positively and ethically10.B.1.a
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Manages time and projects effectively10.B.1.b
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Demonstrates the ability to multi-task10.B.1.c
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Participate actively, as we as be reliable and punctual. 10.B.1.d
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Present oneself professionally and with proper etiquette10.B.1.e
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Collaborate and cooperate effectively with teams10.B.1.f
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Respects and appreciates team diversity10.B.1.g
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Is accountable for results10.B.1.h
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Leadership and Responsibility
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Leadership and Responsibility (Guide and lead others)
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Uses interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal11.A.1
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Leverages the strengths of others to accomplish a common goal11.A.2
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Inspire others to reach their very best via example and selflessness11.A.3
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Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior in using influence and power11.A.4
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Be Responsible to Others
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Acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind11.B.1
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Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- VOCATIONALTRAINING, LIFELONGLEARNING, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 10, and Grade 9
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