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Interpret and Analyse
Students:
− analyse data, evidence, and/or information, applying the relevant concepts of political thinking (see
preceding chart)
− use different types of tools to help them interpret and analyse their data, evidence, and/or information
− identify the key points or ideas in each source
− interpret data and representations of data (e .g ., graphs, charts, diagrams, statistical tables) to help them
analyse issues, events, developments, policies, practices, and/or decisions
− construct graphs, charts, and/or diagrams to help them analyse the issue, event, development, policy,
practices, and/or decision they are investigating and/or the plan of action they are developing
− analyse their sources to determine the importance of an issue, event, development, plan of action,
policy, practice, decision, and/or outcome for communities, 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 data, evidence, and/or information, and make informed, critical judgements based on that
data, evidence, and/or information
− make connections between different factors and contexts when analysing issues, events, developments,
policies, practices, and/or decisions
− determine the short- and long-term impact of issues, events, developments, policies, practices, and/or
decisions on different individuals, communities, groups, and/or regions
− assess the ethical implications of issues, policies, practices, decisions, and/or plans of action
− reach conclusions about the subject of their inquiry, and support them with their data, evidence,
and/or information
− make predictions based on their data, evidence, and/or information
− use criteria to determine appropriate forms of action and/or to evaluate the impact of a plan of action
Communicate
Students:
− use appropriate forms (e .g ., oral, visual, written, multimedia) for different audiences and purposes
− communicate their arguments, conclusions, predictions, and/or plans of action clearly and logically
− use terminology and concepts related to politics and citizenship education correctly and effectively
− cite sources, using appropriate forms of documentation
INTRODUCTION
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Politics