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Interpret and Analyse
Students:
− analyse evidence and information, applying the relevant concepts of legal thinking (see preceding
chart)
− use different types of tools to help them interpret and/or analyse their evidence and information
− identify the key points or ideas in each source
− interpret data and representations of data (e .g ., graphs, matrices, statistical tables) to help them analyse
issues, events, and/or developments
− analyse their sources to determine the importance of an issue, law, and/or legal decision for individuals
and/or groups, including different groups
− identify biases in individual sources
− determine if all points of view are represented in the source materials as a whole, and which, if any,
are missing
Evaluate and Draw Conclusions
Students:
− synthesize evidence and information and make informed, critical judgements based on that evidence
and information
− make connections between different factors and contexts when analysing issues, developments, laws,
and/or legal decisions
− determine the short- and long-term impact of issues, laws and regulations, practices, and/or legal
decisions for different individuals, communities, groups, and/or regions
− assess the ethical implications of issues, laws, and/or legal decisions
− reach conclusions about the subject of their inquiry, and support them with their evidence
− make predictions based on their evidence and/or information
Communicate
Students:
− use appropriate forms (e .g ., oral, visual, written, multimedia) for different audiences and purposes
− communicate their arguments, conclusions, and predictions clearly and logically
− use legal terminology and concepts correctly and effectively
− cite sources, using appropriate forms of documentation
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