21st Century Competencies Defined by and in Action at

Wonderland School District

VISION
A student is an engaged thinker, and ethical citizen with an entrepreneurial spirit.
(adapted from Alberta Education Vision / Ministerial Order on Student Learning)

MOVING TO CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

COMPETENCY:
process

COMMUNICATION
(growth over time)
Beginning/Emerging

Understanding
Others

I am beginning to listen
with purpose and to
recognize the
ideas/opinions/emotions
of others.

I understand basic,
familiar vocabulary
related to a topic.

I can retell some of the

information that I heard
or read, giving some
details.

Production/
Articulation

I am beginning to
interact/ engage
respectfully with others.

I am beginning to
communicate my
thoughts/ideas in an
organized fashion.

I can produce simple

oral messages or written
text with the use of basic
vocabulary.
I use familiar
expressions related to
general topics or subject
matters.

Negotiation,
Persuasion and

I am beginning to
appreciate the
ideas/opinions of others

Developing/Evident
I listen with purpose and
appreciate the
ideas/opinions/
emotions of others.

I understand the main

ideas/points of a variety
of texts/topics.
I can summarize what I
heard or read with clarity
and detail.

Maturing/Exemplary
I listen with purpose, and
I understand and value
the different
ideas/opinions/emotions
of others.

I understand a wide
range of challenging
texts/topics.

I can accurately
summarize spoken or
written information and
can analyze, synthesize,
evaluate and draw
inferences from the
information presented.

I enjoy the opportunity to

interact/ engage
respectfully and
meaningfully with
others.

I welcome/create
opportunities to discuss
differing viewpoints
respectfully and
meaningfully.

I organize my
thoughts/ideas in a
clear, concise manner
that the listener/reader
can follow with ease.

I am very effective in the

organization of
thoughts/ideas; I am
able to
produce/articulate
powerful and thoughtful
messages both orally
and in written text.

I demonstrate some
fluency and the ability to
be spontaneous.

I produce clear
messages with some
detail and am able to
express my point of view
and explanations about
various topics.
I appreciate the
ideas/opinions of others,
and I enjoy the

I am spontaneous, fluent
and precise in
articulation.

I produce well-structured
and detailed information
about complex topics.
I appreciate and value
the different viewpoints
and beliefs of others,

Influence

and to engage in
respectful debates about
simple topics.

opportunity to discuss
and debate various
topics.

and I welcome
opportunities to discuss
and debate a wide
variety of topics, despite
complexity.

Range of
Purposes for
Communication

I view communication
primarily as a method to
inform, instruct and/or
entertain.

I understand various
purposes of
communication, such as
motivation and
inspiration.

I appreciate a variety of
purposes of
communication ranging
from informational to
persuasive/influential.

Use of Media
and
Technology

I am beginning to use
various sources of
media and technology
to share/communicate
messages.

I am beginning to
explore the
effectiveness of various
media and technological
resources and to assess
my ability to
communicate a
message.

I confidently choose
media and technology
that best conveys the
intended message to a
particular audience; I
have the ability to
assess the impact it will
have on conveying a
message to others.

Medium/
Purpose

I am beginning to
choose appropriate
mediums (formal and
informal) through which
to communicate in a
variety of literary,
mathematical, scientific,
social and artistic
contexts.

I choose appropriate
mediums (formal and
informal) through which
to most effectively
communicate in a
variety of literary,
mathematical, scientific,
social and artistic
contexts.

I choose appropriate,
creative and innovative
mediums (formal and
informal) through which
to most effectively
communicate in a variety
of literary, mathematical,
scientific, social and
artistic contexts.

DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL FLUENCY

(growth over time)
Beginning/Emerging

Access
Technology
Using Effective
Etiquette and
Observe
Acceptable
Technology
Practices

I understand the
differences between
communicating online
and in person.
(eg. potential for
misunderstandings,
security issues, etc.)
I practice sharing
technology to ensure
equal access.

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

I use appropriate
netiquette in my online
communications.

I use appropriate
communication skills
online and can identify
strategies for addressing
inappropriate
communication.

I attempt to ensure
equality of technology
usage in the class.

I create personal
expectations related to
my use of internet

technology for learning

purposes.
I understand that there
are specific rules
related to using
technology.

I understand and can

identify laws that have
specific relevance to
learning online (eg.
Copyright Law).

I attempt to use
technology efficiently
but am easily
distracted or drawn off
course.

I have developed
strategies to help balance
a range of demands with
occasional guidance.

Evaluate
Credibility of
Information and
Media Sources

I understand that the

accuracy and reliability
of internet and media
sources varies greatly.

I demonstrate an
understanding of the
varying credibility of many
sources, and I can identify
or evaluate sources with
guidance.

I demonstrate a clear
understanding of issues
around credibility, and I
have significant
expertise in a wide
variety of reliable
technology-based
research tools.

Use a Variety of
Media to
Effectively
Communicate
with Others and
be Prepared to
Use Digital
Commerce
Tools in
Everyday Life

I can identify different

types of digital
communication (eg.
text, email, social
media).

I practice using different

types of digital
communication tools
effectively.

I transfer effective online

communication skills
between a variety of
online communication
tools.

I use digital tools to learn

and demonstrate my
learning in a classroom
setting.

I select a variety of
digital tools to meet
specific learning goals
for school and personal
learning.

I explore the use of

digital tools to learn
and express myself.

I understand that
online purchases
involve money in the
same way that
personal purchases do.

I consider the implications

of making online
purchases as opposed to
in-person purchases.

I can identify laws

relevant to my own
personal and learning
internet use, and I follow
these guidelines
regularly.
I independently monitor
and control technology
use to pursue specific
goals.

I know the dangers of

online commerce and
can identify my
responsibilities and risks
before taking part in
online commerce.

Use Technology
Responsibly,
Considering the
Safety and
Welfare of
Him/herself and
Others

I understand that the

right to use digital tools
comes with specific
responsibilities.

I actively use technology

responsibly in the class
and identify what to do
when it is not being used
responsibly.

I can identify possible

inappropriate uses of
technology.

I take measures to protect

myself while using
technology, including the
internet.

I am aware of social
and ethical issues
relating to use of
technology.

I can discuss and

demonstrate ethical use
with minimal teacher
direction or support.

I can identify mental

and physical health
concerns specific to
the use of digital
technologies.

I can identify specific

strategies to deal with
physical and mental
health issues which can
be related to technology
use.

I appreciate the long

lasting implications for
not using technology
responsibly or for
infringing on another's
rights related to
technology.
I can identify and use
best practices for
protecting myself based
on the types of
technology used.
I can easily recognize
and discuss social and
ethical issues; I make a
significant effort to
demonstrate ethical use
and encourage it in
others.
I recognize the signs of
technology-related
physical and mental
health concerns and the
resources available to
address the issues.

Courtesy of Technology Consultant), Aligned with RUTA (Responsible Use of Technology) and Digital Citizenship Plan

LIFELONG LEARNING, PERSONAL MANAGEMENT AND WELL-BEING

(growth over time)
Beginning/Emerging

Self
AwarenessPassions,
Talents,
Learning
Styles

I know that there are a

variety of learning styles
and strategies.

I see that I have my own

personal talents and
passions.

I realize that there are

opportunities for me to
grow personally.

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

I understand my own
learning style(s) and I
experiment with strategies
that can be applied to my
work.

I effectively use learning

strategies and styles
and apply them to my
work.

I try to take advantage of

opportunities to enjoy and
develop my skills and
talents.

I use my talents and

passions to add
enjoyment to my
personal life and I apply
these talents to other
areas of life, such as at
school.

I can recognize
opportunities for personal
growth and I choose to
participate in them; I see

Through reflecting on
myself as a learner, I

evidence of self
improvement.
I am beginning to
understand that learning
happens in all areas of
life.

Personal
Management Self Direction,
Time
Management,
and Reflection

I am beginning to
understand what it is to
be self-directed and selfaware; I am beginning to
use this knowledge to
make responsible
personal choices and
decisions.
I am beginning to reflect
and am working towards
using self-reflection as a
tool for self-improvement.

I realize that I can

schedule and balance
time and organize
resources, people, and
environment in my life.

Personal Well
Being Emotional,
Intellectual,
Social,
Spiritual,
Physical,
Financial

With help, I see that

there are many parts of
personal well being.

With help, I can see that

each of the components
of personal well being
can be monitored and/or
controlled.

I participate in
opportunities to learn and
grow outside of the school
environment and I see
opportunities to be
involved in the community.

I realize that I have

various roles in my life and
I am beginning to manage
balance in some of those
roles.

I am using self-reflection
and realize the ways it can
help me with
improvements in my life.

I am beginning to balance
time and organize
resources, people, and
environment in my life.

I understand the meaning

and nature of each
component of personal
well being: emotional,
intellectual, social,
spiritual, physical, and
financial.
I am working towards a
balance of the
components of personal
well being in my life.

am actively improving in
personally identified
areas.

I am self-motivated and
see learning
opportunities as always
available to me; I can
use these opportunities
to be an active and
contributing citizen.
I effectively manage the
various roles in my life,
(ie. balance of school,
work, and other life
priorities).

I continually reflect on
personal experiences
and uses these insights
to help me with future
choices and planning.
I balance time
effectively and
consistently organize
resources, people, and
environment in my life.
I have a thorough
understanding of how
each of the components
of personal well being
are connected, and how
they apply to my life.
I have created a
successful balance of
all the components of
personal well being in
my life.

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

(growth over time)
Beginning/Emerging

Generation of
Novel Ideas

I recognize new ideas

or variations of
established ideas.

I generate new ideas or

variations of an
established idea, often
with guidance.

I identify that there are

logistical challenges to
creativity imposed by
the real world.
(example - we cannot
build a rocket ship in
school)

I can describe logistical

challenges imposed by the
real world.
(example: a rocket ship
takes years to plan and
build, using millions of
dollars of materials with
hundreds of people
contributing - we cannot
do this in school)

I am curious about
real-world problems.

Evaluation of
Ideas of Self
and Others

Maturing/Exemplary
I generate new ideas
and variations of
established ideas with
clear originality,
inventiveness, and
purpose.
I can describe
challenges imposed by
the real world in a
variety of contexts. (In
other words, there are
different challenges
based on context - a
school, vs. a corporation
vs NASA.)

I can identify and describe

a real-world problem.
I address solutions to
real-world problems.

I am aware of different
viewpoints.

I am open to different
viewpoints.

I welcome different
viewpoints.

I listen to proposed
ideas.

I provide constructive
feedback on proposed
ideas.

I provide/consider openminded and constructive

feedback on proposed
ideas.

I ask simple, relevant

questions.

I ask meaningful, relevant

questions.

I ask in-depth, relevant

and probing questions.

I work cooperatively with

group members.

I nurture trust and

respect amongst group
members.

I recognize challenges.

I accept, reflect, and act

upon challenges.

I view challenges as an
opportunity to learn and
revise my ideas.

I provide simple
reasons for revisions
and usually make
revisions only when
asked to do so.

I provide reasons for

revisions that are based
on experience and
knowledge.

I work with group

members

Acceptance,
Revision and
Rejection of
Ideas of Self
and Others

Developing/Evident

I provide reasons for

revisions based both on
experience and
knowledge, and I
propose alternative

solutions.

Implementation
of Ideas Innovation

I participate in an
authentic learning
opportunity.
I share my point of
view.

I actively engage in an
authentic learning
opportunity.

I initiate an authentic
learning opportunity that
allows further critical
evaluation and revision.

I share my viewpoint and

provide valid reasons.

I share my viewpoint
clearly, creatively, and
convincingly.

GLOBAL (SOCIAL, SOCIO-ECONOMIC, CULTURAL,

ENVIRONMENTAL) RESPONSIBILITY
(growth over time)
Beginning/Emerging

Accepts
Responsibility
for Personal
Actions

Develops
Relationships
and Shows
Respect for
Others Rights
and Diverse
Ideas

Commits to
Personal,
Professional,
and Academic
Honesty and
Chooses

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

With help, I am
beginning to recognize
and take ownership for
my actions.

I consider the
consequences of actions
and usually show
willingness to accept
responsibility.

I take ownership for my

actions and am able to
identify the decisions I
used to arrive at my
actions.

With help, I can identify

and change my
previously unsuccessful
courses of action.

I can identify and am

beginning to experiment
with changing
unsuccessful courses of
actions when I make new
decisions.

I can identify and

change previously
unsuccessful courses of
action when I make new
decisions.

I recognize the diversity

in society and am
beginning to understand
group roles and
responsibilities as they
relate to group work.

I respect the diversity in

society and am able to
contribute to a task in a
group and effectively work
with others from a range
of social and cultural
backgrounds.

I celebrate diversity,
respect cultural
differences, and utilize
these differences to
create new ideas,
increase innovation, and
produce quality group
work.

I recognize that there

are differing ideas and
values.

I acknowledge and
consider different ideas
and values.

I am beginning to
distinguish between
positive and negative
actions and their
consequences; I am
beginning to identify the
value of honesty.

I usually demonstrate
honesty and attempt to
make ethical choices
(best course of action).

I respond openmindedly to different

ideas and values.
I consistently act with
honesty and as an
ethical role-model
which, in turn, positively
influences others.

Ethical Courses
of Actions
Contributes to
Local, National,
and
International
Community

I can make decisions

based on my personal
interests and I am
becoming aware of
community issues.
I am learning that events
around the world can
affect me; there are ways
that I can to contribute to
the well-being of others in
the larger community and
the world.

With support, I am
beginning to identify the
connection between
personal and collective
responsibility.

I reflect about personal and

group decision making and
their consequences for the
whole community.
I understand that
international events can
have an effect on me: I
recognize and participate in
social opportunities to
contribute to the well-being
of others.

I understand that personal

responsibility affects
collective responsibility and
the public good.

I consider the effects on

the entire community and
world first before making
personal and group
decisions.
I have a clear
understanding of how
global events impact
personal and political
outcomes can affect my
life; I recognize, participate
in, and initiate social
participation that
contributes to the wellbeing of others.
I understand that, with
empowerment, comes
personal and collective
responsibility for the public
good.

LEADERSHIP
(growth over time)
Beginning/Emerging

Guide and
Lead Others

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

I need help to choose

proper behaviours, to
deal with conflict, and to
work to become a
leader.

I understand what I need to

do to solve problems, to
deal with conflicts, and to
lead others toward a
common goal.

With help, I try to see the

strengths of others.

On my own, I try to see the

strengths of others and to
let them use these
strengths.

I see the strengths of

others and encourage
others to use these
strengths by being a good
role-model and by
mentoring.

I can help and motivate

others in my group to
achieve goals, and I am
working towards being a
considerate group member.

I lead by example and

follow through on
expectations. I treat
others fairly and motivate
and inspire them.

I need help to develop

my skills to be a leader
in a group.

I feel confident that I

always use good social
skills to solve problems,
to deal with conflict, and
to lead others toward a
common goal.

Be
Responsible
to Self and
Others

I am working on ways to
help myself and my
group keep focused.

I model appropriate
behaviour and I work, in a
respectful way, towards
keeping my group focused.

I always model
appropriate behaviour
and I work hard and with
respect, towards keeping
my group focused.

With help, I am learning

to deal with difficult
situations.

I can deal with difficult

situations and conflict
appropriately and
thoughtfully.

I can show perseverance

when faced with conflict
and I can effectively cope
with difficult situations.

I work towards
completing tasks, but
sometimes need help in
determining my role in
the group.

Respectful,
Active Team
Member

I understand my role in the

group and I see the need to
support others to help to
complete group and
individual tasks.

With help, I am learning

to be focused and
attentive to speakers.

I am usually focused and

attentive to speakers in my
group.

I am beginning to
understand that others
may have different
points of view than
myself.

I listen to the ideas of

others and am learning to
consider other peoples
points of view.

I am learning to listen to
the ideas and opinions of
others and I am learning
the value of
compromise.

I accept the ideas and

opinions of others and am
developing the ability to
compromise.

I always assist others in a

supportive manner in
order to complete group
and individual tasks.

I am consistently focused
and attentive to speakers.
I listen carefully to the
ideas of others and
consider all points of view
before responding.
I invite and accept the
ideas and opinions of
others and am able to
effectively compromise to
find solutions to
problems.

CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND

DECISION MAKING
(growth over time)
Critical
Reasoning

Beginning/Emerging

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

With help, I use specific

information or examples
to create reasonable
generalizations.

On my own, I use specific

information to create a
generalization.

On my own, I use specific

information to create
logical generalizations.

On my own, I can apply a

theory to another
appropriate situation.

I can identify a theory and

apply it appropriately in
another situation.

think about my answer.

I respond to questions, and

contribute to discussions
related to the question.

With help, I use

strategies to find
information.

On my own, I can research

information and find
answers to more complex
questions.

I respond to
questions,discuss, and
think about the response,
and how to apply it to
other situations.

With help, I analyze

information to reach a
conclusion.

Synthesizing I can answer a question

Information and, with help, I can

I understand that there

is more than one point of
view and that sometimes
my ideas may not be the
same as others.

I interpret simple
Decision
Making Skills information and draw

I take into account many

different points of view
and pause to think about
my own ideas before
expressing them. I ask
thoughtful questions
related to others ideas.

I interpret information from

more difficult or longer
passages, and draw basic
conclusions based on the
information gathered.

I interpret more difficult

information and can come
to logical and accurate
conclusions based on the
information gathered.

I reflect on learning
experiences and think
about what this information
may mean.

I reflect on learning
experiences and think
about what this
information means, and
how I can use it in other
ways.

With help, I can solve

new problems by
breaking them down into
smaller steps.

On my own, I solve new

problems by breaking them
down into smaller steps.
Mostly on my own, I can
use different ways to come
to an answer.

On my own, I solve new

problems by breaking
them down into smaller
steps. I can use a variety
of tools to come to an
answer.

I usually need help to

change problem solving
steps.

I make changes to problem

solving steps when I need
to.

some conclusions based

on the information
gathered.

I reflect on learning
experiences.

Problem
Solving
Strategies

I accept different points of

view from others, and
pause to think about my
ideas before expressing
them.

I have an interest wanting

to know more about
research topics and to
ask more complex
questions.

I can think of and use

different ways to
creatively change the
steps, or the way to solve
a problem, when I need
to.

COLLABORATION
(growth over time)
Beginning/Emerging

Responsibility
for Self/
Ownership

With help, I am
beginning to contribute
as a partner/team
member.
I am aware of emotions
and behaviours that
may affect other
members in my group.

I need help
collaborating with
others; I need
reminders to remain
focused and to fulfill my
responsibilities as a
group member.

I need help when

reflecting about my
work; I need reminders
to use the feedback
provided to me to
improve my work.

Collaboration
with Others/
Team

With help, I can take on

a defined role to help
share the workload and
achieve a group goal;
with guidance and
modeling, I am able to
see the benefits of
compromise in group
situations.

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

I see myself as a partner/

team member who
contributes.

I look for opportunities

to contribute when
working with others.

I am usually able to control

my emotions and
behaviors, but I may
sometimes need help in
finding positive ways to
interact with my group.

I understand how
different situations affect
my emotions, and I can
manage any negative
emotions and
behaviours before they
become bigger
problems.

I sometimes need help

with collaborative tasks; I
sometimes need
reminders to remain
focused and to fulfill my
responsibilities as a group
member.
I sometimes need
reminders to reflect
meaningfully about my
work; I use the feedback
provided to me to improve
my work.

I take responsibility for my

share of the work, but I
may need reminders to
make contributions and/or
to share leadership
responsibilities; I show
some flexibility and am
willing to
adapt/compromise as
needed to accomplish a
goal.

On my own, I adapt to
various roles and
problem solve to ensure
the group task is
completed.

I reflect meaningfully
about my work and seek
feedback from others for
ways that I can improve
both individually and as
a team member.
I take responsibility for
my share of the work
and am able to share
leadership
responsibilities; I am
flexible and willing to
adapt/compromise as
needed to accomplish a
goal.

With support, I
cooperate with others
and assist the team.

I share ideas when I am

asked.

Communicatio
n with Others

I can share ideas and

feedback to assist the
team with work.

I share ideas and

feedback willingly to
assist the team with
work; I seek others
input to improve my
work.

With support, I share

specific ideas in
established formats
(oral, written) and for a
predetermined
audience or purpose.

I share my ideas in a
variety of formats (oral,
written, non-verbal) and
for a variety of predetermined audiences and
purposes.

I clearly articulate ideas

in a variety of formats
(oral, written, nonverbal) and for a variety
of audiences and
purposes.

I am beginning to see
the importance of
listening to others
ideas; I often need
direction to see
alternate viewpoints.

I understand the
importance of listening to
others ideas; I recognize
that different viewpoints
exist and can be valid.

I understand the
importance of listening
to others ideas; I
encourage others to be
respectful; I actively
seek and value different
viewpoints.

I may need help in

showing respect to
others (listening,
making eye contact,
taking turns, being
aware of others
feelings).

Interpersonal
Development

I cooperate with others

and may help the team to
solve problems and to stay
focused.

I may take a lead role in

assisting the team to
solve problems, stay
focused, manage
resources, address
conflict, and engage
team members who are
needing help or lack
understanding.

I usually show respect to

others (politely listening,
making eye contact, taking
turns, being aware of
others feelings, asking
others for suggestions).

I always show respect to

others (listening, making
eye contact, taking
turns, being aware of
others feelings, asking
others for suggestions,
displaying empathy).

I focus on my needs
and interests and
sometimes need
reminders to consider
the needs and interests
of others.

I focus on my needs and

interests as well as the
needs and interests of
others; I understand that
the group may accomplish
more than individuals.

I focus on my needs
and interests as well as
the needs and interests
of others; I understand
that the group may
accomplish more than
the individual and that
different points of view
can enhance innovation
and problem solving.

With guidance, I am

I am uncomfortable with
conflict and/or need help

I can deal with conflict

and I understand that,

beginning to understand
how my actions and
attitudes may contribute
to conflict;I need help to
manage conflict.

I am learning to be an
attentive audience
member.

to manage conflict.

when managed
effectively, conflict can
be a means to explore
different points of view
and to expand thinking.

I participate respectfully as
an audience member.

I engage respectfully
and thoughtfully as an
audience member
(asking clarifying
questions, providing
feedback); I recognize
the strengths of others
and learn from those
strengths to improve
myself.

Manage Information
access, interpret, evaluate and use information effectively, efficiently, and ethically
growth over time
Beginning/Emerging

Access information With support, I am

Maturing/Exemplary

I find information
effectively and efficiently
using a wide variety of
sources (primary and
secondary) for a variety
of purposes.

I effectively and
efficiently find
information using a
wide variety of means
and sources (primary
and secondary), and
creatively apply
information for a range
of purposes.

With support, I make

connections with the
information found and
begin to organize it.

I make connections with

the information found
and organize it.

With support, I study

the different ideas,
beliefs, and
viewpoints from
information.

I examine the different

ideas, beliefs, and
viewpoints from the
gathered information.

I deepen my
understanding and
connections with the
information found and
organize it
effectively.-------I effectively
differentiate ideas,
beliefs, and viewpoints
from gathered
information.-------I can analyze
information for
potential bias and
decide if it is valid and
true.

learning to use
information sources.

Interpret, analyze
and evaluate
information

Developing/Evident

With support, I
determine the
usefulness of
information.

I determine the
usefulness of
information and apply it
appropriately.

Use information
and technology

With support, I safely,

responsibly and
respectfully use
gathered information,
including technology.

I safely, responsibly and

respectfully use
gathered information,
including technology.

I understand and strive

to ethically use
information and
technology to
contribute both locally
and globally.

Identify and Solve Complex Problems

have the confidence and capacity to solve a range of problems, from simple to complex
growth over time
Beginning/Emerging

Developing/Evident

Identify and
clarify
problems

I am beginning to clarify
a simple problem by
identifying key words
and ideas.

I identify and clarify a

problem that has some
complexity.

I generate and clarify a

complex
problem.

Explore and
generate
possible
solutions

With support, I consider

many different ideas and
draw from multiple
sources to decide on the
best solution.

I consider many different

ideas and draw from
multiple sources to decide
on the best solution.

I draw from many ideas

and sources to identify
problems, and explore a
variety of problem solving
strategies to establish
clear criteria to solve
complex problems.

With support, I am
beginning to consider
different approaches to
solving problems.

Make a
decision and
share your
reasoning
Problem
solving
attitudes

I consider problem solving

strategies and establish
criteria to make decisions
or solve problems.

Maturing/Exemplary

I assess the potential

effects of possible
solutions and make
impactful decisions.

I am beginning to share
my reasons for decisions
I make.

I make a decision and

defend it with reasons.

I make an informed
decision and confidently
defend it with thoughtful,
insightful reasons.

With encouragement, I
adapt and show a
positive attitude in my
approach to problem
solving.

I adapt and show a

positive attitude in my
approach to problem
solving.

I easily adapt and

confidently approach
complex problems and
model a positive attitude.

With encouragement, I
demonstrate respect,
empathy and
compassion when
working with others to

I frequently demonstrate
respect, empathy and
compassion when working
with others to solve
problems.

I consistently demonstrate
respect, empathy and
compassion when
working with others to
solve problems.

solve problems.

Apply Multiple Literacies

reading, writing, mathematics, technology, languages, media, and personal finance
growth over time
Beginning/Emerging

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

Recognition
of multiple
literacies

With support, I identify

multiple literacies.

I identify and apply

multiple literacies to gain
an understanding of the
world.

I identify and confidently

apply multiple literacies in
diverse contexts to
demonstrate a deeper
understanding of the
world.

Integration,
comparison,
and
confirmation
of multiple
literacies

With support, I use

multiple literacies to
share new
understanding.

I use multiple literacies to

create and share new
learnings and to make
positive contributions.

I confidently and
purposefully integrate
multiple literacies to
inform beliefs, actions or
decisions and make
positive contributions.

I make simple
comparisons with the
information that I find
through multiple
literacies.

I make a variety of
comparisons and verify
the information that I find
through multiple literacies.

I make in-depth, insightful

comparisons and ensure
accuracy of the
information that I find
through multiple literacies.

With support, I choose

useful literacies to gain
information.

I evaluate and
purposefully choose
useful literacies to gain
information and explain
my reasoning.

I skillfully evaluate,
purposefully choose and
justify my choice of
literacies when working to
gain deeper
understanding and to
create and share
knowledge.

Evaluate and
justify the
suitability of
multiple
literacies

With prompting, I
explain my reasoning
for my choice of
literacies.

Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work

cooperatively with others
growth over time
Beginning/Emerging
With support, I

Collaboration
and Teamwork

Supporting
communication
with technology

Maturing/Exemplary

I take responsibility to
respectfully listen and
clearly and effectively
communicate my ideas for
a variety of audiences and
purposes.

I empathetically and
respectfully listen and
clearly share my ideas
when engaging in
communication with a
variety of people for a
variety of purposes.

I examine different
perspectives or contexts
and apply many strategies
to improve my
communication skills.

I appreciate diverse
perspectives and
contexts in order to
interpret a wide range of
messages to improve
my communication
skills.

With support, I
cooperate and work as
a team member to
understand the
thoughts and ideas of
those in my group.

I collaborate and
contribute as a team
member and understand
the challenges to
communicating in an
empathetic and respectful
manner.

When collaborating with

others, I consistently
strive to overcome the
challenges of effective
communication.

With support, I
understand the
importance of using
technology
appropriately when
creating and sharing
knowledge with others.

I use technology
appropriately to create
and share knowledge with
a variety of audiences and
purposes.

I value the appropriate

use of technology to
communicate diverse
perspectives and create
knowledge for a variety
of audiences and
purposes.

Communication respectfully listen to

(understanding,
examining and
creating
messages)

Developing/Evident

different ideas and

apply strategies to
improve my listening
and sharing skills.

Demonstrate Global and Cultural Understanding

considering the economy and sustainable development
growth over time
Beginning/Emerging

Value
Social & Cultural
Diversity

Environment,
Political and
Economic
Interconnections

Developing/Evident

I am learning to
identify and explore
diverse social or
cultural identities, roles
or interests.

I examine how social and

cultural perspectives can
influence relationships
and interactions in
communities.

I am learning what it
means to be an ethical
citizen of the world.

I understand and
demonstrate what it
means to be an ethical
citizen of the world.

I am learning to
identify and describe
aspects of
communities.

I am beginning to
understand the impact
of human activity on
the environment and
social systems.

I analyze various ways

that decisions can affect
the economic,
environmental or social
well-being of diverse
communities.
I understand that human
activity has an impact on
the environment,
economy and social
systems.

Maturing/Exemplary
I analyze how
individuals or groups
with diverse social and
cultural identities, roles
and interests, can
collaborate to
strengthen
communities.
I am committed to the
democratic ideals of
freedom, equity,
representation and
justice as an ethical
citizen of the world.
I advocate for choices
and activities that
promote healthy and
sustainable economic,
environmental and
social systems.
I evaluate the impact of
human activity on the
quality of economic,
environmental and
social systems.

Personal
Responsibility as
a Global
Contributor

I am learning to take
responsibility for the
impact of human
activity.

(Political, Economic
Systems and
Environmental
Stewardship)

I participate in activities
that contribute to healthy
economies,
environments and
communities.

I create and implement

a plan of action that
positively contributes to
healthy economies,
environments and
communities.

Identify and apply career and life skills

through personal growth and well-being (intellectual,emotional, physical, spiritual,
financial and social well-being)
growth over time
Beginning/Emerging

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

I am aware of my interests
and, with support, can
identify my strengths and
needs.

I value my interests and can

identify my strengths and
needs.

I clearly identify my
strengths and needs and
recognize that they
support my personal
growth and well-being.

With support, I use selfSelfreflection reflection as a tool for self-

I self-reflect and realize that

my skills, knowledge,
attitudes and values
contribute to my selfimprovement.

I am a self-reflective
learner and consistently
strive for personal
excellence by drawing
from my skills, knowledge,
attitudes and values.

I participate in opportunities
to learn and grow outside of
the school environment and I
see opportunities to be
involved in the community.

I am self-motivated and
am able to see that there
are always opportunities to
be an active and
contributing citizen.

Personal
wellbeing

improvement.

I am beginning to explore
my skills, knowledge,
attitudes, and values.

Lifelong
learning

With support, I recognize

that my learning occurs in
a variety of situations (e.g.
school, sports, home,
volunteer opportunities,
jobs, community).
With support, I set goals
and make responsible
choices and decisions.

I set goals, make

responsible choices and
ethical decisions in life
regarding possible career
directions.

With regards to my career

aspirations, I demonstrate
self awareness when
setting goals and making
responsible choices and

ethical decisions.

Innovate
create, generate and apply new ideas or concepts
growth over time
Beginning/Emerging

Developing/Evident

see the big ideas

I am learning to identify
problems that would
benefit from being
solved.

I identify problems that

would benefit from being
solved and am motivated
to seek the answer.

Explore, select and

apply different
materials and
resources

I am beginning to
explore and select new
and different resources
and strategies.

I explore and select new

and different resources
and strategies to apply
them in new ways.

Visionary:

I am learning to
experiment with
different materials and
models.

Take risks

I am beginning to take
risks to improve my
learning.

Maturing/Exemplary
I identify challenges that
would benefit from
innovation and create a
plan of action to solve
the problem.

I purposefully explore
and select new and
different resources and
strategies, and apply
them to thoughtfully
create and innovate
I understand and
generate different ways to novel ideas.
apply materials and
models while
I creatively and
experimenting.
confidently apply
variations while
experimenting with
different materials and
models.
I take risks that will help
me improve my learning.

I accept that
I accept that
challenges/mistakes are
challenges/mistakes are an important part of

The risks that I take help

me to confidently
implement options to
improve my learning.
I value and accept that

an important part of
learning.

Adaptability,
Perseverance and
Resiliency

learning and I reflect on

them as a way to learn.

I am aware of and open I consider and offer

to different viewpoints, different viewpoints,
processes and
processes and outcomes.
outcomes.
I show optimism and
I am learning to show
perseverance when
optimism and
change and challenges
developing
arise.
perseverance when
change and challenges
arise.

challenges/mistakes are
an important part of
learning and I
thoughtfully reflect on
them as a way to learn.
I provide thoughtful
ideas and value different
viewpoints, processes
and outcomes.
I am optimistic and
persevere with tenacity
when change and
challenge arise.

Create Opportunities
through play, imagination, reflection, negotiation, and competition, with an
entrepreneurial spirit
growth over time
Beginning/Emerging

Embraces
Change

Takes
Initiative

Maturing/Exemplary

I am learning to take
risks with my thinking and
learning.

I take risks and accept that

uncertainty is part of the
process of change.

I willingly take risks and

embrace ambiguity and
uncertainty as part of the
creative process.

I am learning to be
resourceful in order to
create a shared vision
and opportunities.

I am self -motivated, show

resourcefulness and take
initiative in order to create a
shared vision and
opportunities.

I take initiative and have

the courage to dream in
order to create a shared
vision and opportunities.

contribute to my group
and look for opportunities
to contribute to local and
global communities.

I contribute to a positive
group environment which
leads to discovering and
creating opportunities
locally and globally.

I generate a positive
group environment which
helps to create
opportunities that
contribute to local and
global communities.

I am developing my
imagination and selfreflection skills so I can
see how ideas can be
changed.

I imagine and reflect on

possibilities in order to
change ideas into actions,
products, or services that
benefit others.

I am imaginative,
reflective, and strive for
excellence by
transforming ideas into
actions, products, or
services that benefit
others.

Collaborates I am beginning to

Imagines/
Discovers
Possibilities

Developing/Evident

Leadership

I am learning to evaluate
ideas, processes and
products.

I evaluate ideas, processes

and products to create
opportunities for others to
share in a common vision.

I model an
entrepreneurial spirit to
implement and bring to
life ways that invite others
to share in a common
vision.

Manage Information
access, interpret, evaluate and use information effectively, efficiently, and ethically
growth over time
Beginning/Emerging

Access information With support, I am

I effectively and
efficiently find
information using a
wide variety of means
and sources (primary
and secondary), and
creatively apply
information for a range
of purposes.

With support, I make

connections with the
information found and
begin to organize it.

I make connections with

the information found
and organize it.

I deepen my
understanding and
connections with the
information found and
organize it effectively.

With support, I study

the different ideas,
beliefs, and
viewpoints from
information.

I examine the different

ideas, beliefs, and
viewpoints from the
gathered information.

With support, I
determine the
usefulness of
information.

Use information
and technology

Maturing/Exemplary

I find information
effectively and efficiently
using a wide variety of
sources (primary and
secondary) for a variety
of purposes.

learning to use
information sources.

Interpret, analyze
and evaluate
information

Developing/Evident

With support, I safely,

responsibly and
respectfully use
gathered information,
including technology.

I determine the
usefulness of
information and apply it
appropriately.

I safely, responsibly and

respectfully use
gathered information,
including technology.

Think Critically

I effectively
differentiate ideas,
beliefs, and viewpoints
from gathered
information.

I can analyze
information for
potential bias and
decide if it is valid and
true.
I understand and strive
to ethically use
information and
technology to
contribute both locally
and globally.

conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate to construct knowledge

growth over time
Beginning/Emerging

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

I am learning how to ask

simple questions.

I am curious and often ask

increasingly complex
questions with an open
mind.

I am curious and engage

in active and critical
questioning with an open
mind that leads me to
deeper thinking.

I am learning to think
critically with an open
mind.

I engage in critical thinking

with respect, humility and
an open mind.

I am beginning to
recognize that diverse
thinking helps deepen
and broaden
understanding.

I recognize that diverse

thinking helps to deepen
and broaden
understanding.

I thoughtfully and
insightfully engage in
critical thinking with
respect, humility and an
open mind.

Synthesize
Thoughts and
Information

I am learning how to find

the main ideas and use
them to show
understanding.

I capture the big ideas and

use information to form
conclusions.

I capture the heart of an

idea by synthesizing
diverse thoughts and
information to extend
understanding to form
reasoned conclusions.

Personal
Responsibility

I am beginning to
recognize that taking
responsibility will help
me to make respectful
decisions and actions.

I take personal
responsibility for my
thoughts and actions
which help me to make
ethical decisions

I consider and evaluate

the reasoning behind
thoughts and actions,
and demonstrate ethical
citizenship.

Integrity of
Beliefs

I am learning to value
knowledge and use it
appropriately and
respectfully.

I value the knowledge I

have and use it
appropriately and
respectfully to affirm
values, ideas and actions.

I value knowledge, and

with integrity and courage
I respectfully challenge or
affirm beliefs, values and
actions.

Question

Analyze
and Evaluate
Information

I think in diverse ways

that deepen and extend
my understanding.

Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work

cooperatively with others
growth over time
Beginning/Emerging

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

Communication
(understanding,
examining and
creating
messages)

Collaboration
and Teamwork

Supporting
communication
with technology

With support, I
respectfully listen to
different ideas and
apply strategies to
improve my listening
and sharing skills.

I take responsibility to
respectfully listen and
clearly and effectively
communicate my ideas for
a variety of audiences and
purposes.

I empathetically and
respectfully listen and
clearly share my ideas
when engaging in
communication with a
variety of people for a
variety of purposes.

I examine different
perspectives or contexts
and apply many strategies
to improve my
communication skills.

I appreciate diverse
perspectives and
contexts in order to
interpret a wide range of
messages to improve
my communication
skills.

With support, I
cooperate and work as
a team member to
understand the
thoughts and ideas of
those in my group.

I collaborate and
contribute as a team
member and understand
the challenges to
communicating in an
empathetic and respectful
manner.

When collaborating with

others, I consistently
strive to overcome the
challenges of effective
communication.

With support, I
understand the
importance of using
technology
appropriately when
creating and sharing
knowledge with others.

I use technology
appropriately to create
and share knowledge with
a variety of audiences and
purposes.

I value the appropriate

use of technology to
communicate diverse
perspectives and create
knowledge for a variety
of audiences and
purposes.

Know How to Learn

to gain knowledge, understanding or skills through experience, study and interaction
with others
growth over time

Draw on
Personal and
Community
Resources
Interacts
With Others

Beginning/Emerging

Developing/Evident

Maturing/Exemplary

I am learning to use my
community as a
resource to benefit my
personal growth and
well-being.

I use a variety of personal

and community resources
to help enhance my
learning and well-being.

I take an active role in

exploring and accessing
a variety of personal and
community resources to
help enhance my learning
and well-being.

I am learning to
communicate and
interact with others to
achieve a common
purpose.

I am able to communicate
and interact with others to
achieve a common
purpose.

I am an effective and
confident communicator
who interacts well with
others to achieve a
common purpose.

Reflect on
Experiences

I reflect on my learning
opportunities and
experiences.

I reflect on my learning
opportunities and
experiences to help
enhance my learning.

I insightfully reflect on my
learning opportunities and
experiences to optimize
my learning and inform
my choices.

Goal Setting

I am learning to set
goals.

I set goals and I am

learning to apply them
towards achieving life long
learning.

I make plans to achieve

personal goals and seek
out and use resources to
achieve those goals.

I am developing a work
ethic and self-reliance to
help guide my learning.

I frequently demonstrate a
strong work ethic, resiliency
and self-reliance to help
guide my learning and meet
my lifelong learning needs.

I am self-reliant, resilient
and have a strongly
developed work ethic that
helps to guide my
learning and meet my
lifelong learning needs.

Selfmotivation

Courtesy of MSS staff of EPSB and Technology Consultant, Consultant- Literacies

Aligned with Alberta Education Vision and the Ministerial Order on Student Learning.

2012 - 2013