2. Key Literacies The ability to identify, interpret, create, communicate and compute using materials in a variety of media and contexts. Literacy acquired in multiple areas, such as textual, quantitative, information/technology, health, intercultural, historical, aesthetic, linguistic (world languages), and scientific, enables individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, to lead healthy and productive lives, and to participate fully in their community and wider society. Assessment Ideas Suggested Scoring Criteria Examples Interpretation of a graph, table or Determine information needed Create a digital exhibit of artifacts from different historical eras formula Access information effectively based on a given theme. Write an essay defending why you Solution to a real-world problem using Evaluate information selected these artifacts and linking them to readings. Present your mathematical skills Use information for a purpose exhibit to the class. Answer a scientific or health-related Use information appropriately (e.g. use of question; include evaluation of the quotations, citations, paraphrasing, etc.) Isolate and critique arguments from articles, newspapers, or other source of information sources in the field. Identify and evaluate the supporting evidence Read and interpret an article about authors provide both explicitly and implicitly. Explain why you do science, history, health, etc. -AAC&U VALUE rubrics - Information literacy, or do not accept assertions and supports. Reflect on a painting, a drawing, a poem, a movie, a song. Describe how it Stage a debate around a current event in class with pro and con makes you feel and why you think the panels. Students should be responsible for obtaining relevant artist/author created it in a specific information, including both electronic and paper resources. way. Consider asking students to argue a position opposite to their own. Critique a statistical presentation by media sources Evaluate reference sources for quality and veracity of information Assess veracity of media presentations of information using verifiable supporting facts 3. Critical and Analytical Thinking The habit of mind characterized by comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating a conclusion. It is the intellectually disciplined process of conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. Assessment Ideas Suggested Scoring Criteria Examples
2. Key Literacies The ability to identify, interpret, create, communicate and compute using materials in a variety of media and contexts. Literacy acquired in multiple areas, such as textual, quantitative, information/technology, health, intercultural, historical, aesthetic, linguistic (world languages), and scientific, enables individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, to lead healthy and productive lives, and to participate fully in their community and wider society. Assessment Ideas Suggested Scoring Criteria Examples Interpretation of a graph, table or formula Solution to a real-world problem using mathematical skills Answer a scientific or health-related question; include evaluation of the source of information Read and interpret an article about science, history, health, etc. Reflect on a painting, a drawing, a poem, a movie, a song. Describe how it makes you feel and why you think the artist/author created it in a specific way. Critique a statistical presentation by media sources Evaluate reference sources for quality and veracity of information Assess veracity of media presentations of information using verifiable supporting facts Determine information needed Access information effectively Evaluate information Use information for a purpose Use information appropriately (e.g. use of quotations, citations, paraphrasing, etc.) -AAC&U VALUE rubrics - Information literacy, Create a digital exhibit of artifacts from different historical eras based on a given theme. Write an essay defending why you selected these artifacts and linking them to readings. Present your exhibit to the class. Isolate and critique arguments from articles, newspapers, or other sources in the field. Identify and evaluate the supporting evidence authors provide both explicitly and implicitly. Explain why you do or do not accept assertions and supports. Stage a debate around a current event in class with pro and con panels. Students should be responsible for obtaining relevant information, including both electronic and paper resources. Consider asking students to argue a position opposite to their own. 3. Critical and Analytical Thinking The habit of mind characterized by comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating a conclusion. It is the intellectually disciplined process of conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. Assessment Ideas Suggested Scoring Criteria Examples
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