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Oracle Thinkquest Project Observation Checklist


Often, there are skills, attitudes, knowledge and problem solving capabilities which cannot be TAUGHT. They have
to be LEARNT through experience.

In this activity will analyze these projects in order to gain an understanding into what the students have learnt
from the process. We will better understand the benefits our students will gain from doing projects.

Here are some questions to guide your observation:

1. What skills did the students develop by doing this project?


2. What positive attitudes the students developed as they experienced building their project?
3. What knowledge did the students gain
4. What problems did the students have to solve as they did their project?

Project Title:
Level: Secondary/Primary
URL:
Brief Description of Project

Learning and Innovation Skills


Creativity and Innovation Skills Observations
Yes No Maybe Comments/Notes
1. Students demonstrated originality and   
inventiveness in their work.
2. Students developed, implemented and   
communicated new ideas to others.

3. Students were open and responsive to new and   


diverse perspectives.

4. Students acted on creative ideas to make a   


tangible and useful contribution to the field of
leadership.

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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Observations
Yes No Maybe Comments/Notes
1. Students exercised sound reasoning in   
understanding

2. Students made complex choices and decisions   

3. Students understood the interconnections   


among systems

4. Students identified and asked significant   


questions that clarify various points of view and
lead to better solutions

5. Students framed, analyzed and synthesized   


information in order to solve problems and
answer questions

Communication and Collaboration Observations


Yes No Maybe Comments/Notes
1. Students articulated thoughts and ideas clearly   
and effectively through speaking and writing

2. Students demonstrated ability to work   


effectively with diverse teams

3. Students exercised flexibility and willingness to   


be helpful in making necessary compromises to
accomplish a common goal

4. Students assumed shared responsibility for   


collaborative work

Information, Media and Technology Skills


Information Literacy Observations
Yes No Maybe Comments/Notes
1. Students accessed information efficiently and   
effectively, evaluated information critically and
competently and used information accurately
and creatively for the issue or problem at hand

2. Students possessed a fundamental   


understanding of the ethical/legal issues
surrounding the access and use of information

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Media Literacy Observations
Yes No Maybe Comments/Notes
1. Student understood how media messages are   
constructed, for what purposes and using which
tools, characteristics and conventions
2. Students examined how individuals interpret   
messages differently, how values and points of
view are included or excluded and how media
can influence beliefs and behaviors
3. Students possessed a fundamental   
understanding of the ethical/legal issues
surrounding the access and use of information

ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Observations


Literacy Yes No Maybe Comments/Notes

1. Students used digital technology,   


communication tools and/or networks
appropriately to access, manage, integrate,
evaluate and create information in order to
function in a knowledge economy

2. Students used technology as a tool to research,   


organize, evaluate and communicate
information, and the possession of a
fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access and use of
information

Life and Career Skills


Flexibility and Adaptability Observations
Yes No May Comments/Notes
be
1. Students adapted to varied roles and   
responsibilities

2. Students worked effectively in a climate of   


ambiguity and changing priorities

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Initiative and Self-Direction Observations
Yes No May Comments/Notes
be
1. Students monitored their own understanding   
and learning needs

2. Students went beyond basic mastery of skills   


and/or curriculum to explore and expand their
own learning and opportunities to gain expertise

3. Students demonstrated initiative to advance   


skill levels towards a professional
level

4. Students defined, prioritized and completed   


tasks without direct oversight

5. Students utilized time efficiently and managed   


workload

6. Students demonstrated commitment to learning   


as a lifelong process

Social and Cross-Cultural Skills Observations


Yes No Maybe Comments/Notes
1. Students worked appropriately and productively   
with others

2. Students leveraged the collective intelligence of   


the group when appropriate

3. Students bridged cultural differences and using   


differing perspectives to increase
innovation and the quality of work

Productivity and Accountability Observations


Yes No Maybe Comments/Notes
1. Students set and met high standards and goals   
for delivering quality work
on time

2. Students demonstrated diligence and a positive   


work ethic (e.g., being punctual
and reliable)

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Leadership and Responsibility Observations
Yes No Maybe Comments/Notes
1. Students used interpersonal and problem-solving   
skills to influence and guide
others toward a goal

2. Students leveraged strengths of others to   


accomplish a common goal

3. Students demonstrated integrity and ethical   


behavior

4. Students acted responsibly with the interests of   


the larger community in mind

Other observations/Comments:

Adapted from: Partnership for 21st Century Skills (www.21stcenturyskills.org).

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