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Thinking and Investigation – The use of critical and creative thinking skills and inquiry and problem- solving skills and/or processes
Categories
50–59% (Level 1)
60–69% (Level 2)
70–79% (Level 3)
80–100% (Level 4)
Use of initiating and planning skills and strategies (e.g., formulating questions, identifying problems, developing hypotheses, scheduling, selecting strategies and resources,
uses initiating and planning skills and strategies with limited effectiveness
uses initiating and planning skills and strategies with some effectiveness
uses initiating and planning skills and strategies with considerable effectiveness
uses initiating and planning skills and strategies with a high degree of effectiveness
developing plans)
Use of processing skills and strategies (e.g., performing and recording; gathering evidence and data; examining different points of view; selecting tools, equipment, materials, and technology; observing; manipulating materials; proving)
uses processing skills and strategies with limited effectiveness
uses processing skills and strategies with some effectiveness
uses processing skills and strategies with considerable effectiveness
uses processing skills and strategies with a high degree of effectiveness
Use of critical/creative thinking processes, skills, and strategies (e.g., analysing, interpreting, problem solving, evaluating, forming and justifying conclusions on the basis of evidence, developing solutions, considering diverse
uses critical/ creative thinking processes, skills, and strategies with limited effectiveness
uses critical/ creative thinking processes, skills, and strategies with some effectiveness
uses critical/ creative thinking processes, skills, and strategies with considerable effectiveness
uses critical/ creative thinking processes, skills, and strategies with a high degree of effectiveness
perspectives)
The student:
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