21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Math (Geometry)
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
Global Awareness
•Using 21st century skills to understand and
address global issues
• Learning from and working collaboratively
with individuals representing diverse cultures,
religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual Group Activites Weekly Observations / Informally
respect and open dialogue in personal, work
and community contexts
•Understanding other nations and cultures,
including the use of non-English languages
Financial, Economic, Business and
Entrepreneurial Literacy
•Knowing how to make appropriate personal
economic choices
•Understanding the role of the economy in
society
•Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance
workplace productivity and career options
Civic Literacy
•Participating effectively in civic life through
knowing how to stay informed and
understanding governmental processes
•Exercising the rights and obligations of
citizenship at local, state, national and global
levels
•Understanding the local and global
implications of civic decisions
Health Literacy
•Obtaining, interpreting and understanding
basic health information and services and
using such information and services in ways
that enhance health
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Math (Geometry)
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Understanding preventive physical and
mental health measures, including proper diet,
nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress
reduction
•Using available information to make
appropriate health-related decisions
•Establishing and monitoring personal and
family health goals
•Understanding national and international
public health and safety issues
LEARNING AND INNOVATION
SKILLS
Creativity and Innovation
•Create, interpret, or present something in a
new an original way Homework - Problem Solving Strategies Daily Formal Assessments
•Think Creatively - Elaborate, refine, analyze
and evaluate their own ideas in order to Group Activities in class Presentations
improve and maximize creative efforts
• Work creatively with others Computer Lab Activities
• Implement Innovations
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
•Reason Effectively
•Use systems thinking: Analyze how parts of
a whole interact with each other to produce
overall outcomes in complex systems
•Make judgments and decisions
•Solve problems
Communication and Collaboration
•Communicate clearly and listen effectively
utilizing multiple media and technologies in
diverse environments
•Collaborate with others
INFORMATION MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Information Literacy
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Math (Geometry)
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Access and evaluate information efficiently
(time) and effectively (sources) Use of Computer Labs for Exploration Weekly/Monthly Formal Assessments
•Use and manage Information accurately Graphing Calculator Explorations
Media Literacy
•Analyze Media: Understand how/why media
messages are constructed and their purpose
•Analyze Media: Examine how individuals
interpret messages differently, how values
and points of view are included/excluded, and
how media influences beliefs/behaviors
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access/use of media
•Create Media Products: Understand/utilize
appropriate expressions and interpretations in
diverse, multi-cultural environments
Technology Literacy
•Apply technology effectively as a tool to
research, organize, evaluate and
communicate information
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access and use of
information technologies
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS
Flexibility and Adaptability
•Adapt to change Daily Assignments Daily Formal Assessments
•Be flexible Test Preparation Presentations
Initiative and Self-Direction Group Activities in class Observations by Instructor
•Manage goals and time Assessments
•Work Independently Test & Quiz Preparation
•Be self-directed learners
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
•Interact effectively with others
•Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Productivity and Accountability
•Manage Projects
•Produce Results
Leadership and Responsibility
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Math (Geometry)
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Guide and Lead Others
•Be Responsible to Others
SERVICE LEARNING
A teaching and learning strategy that
integrates meaningful community service with
instruction and reflection to enrich the learning
experience and strengthen communities
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Math (Pre-Calculus)
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
Global Awareness
•Using 21st century skills to understand and
address global issues
• Learning from and working collaboratively
with individuals representing diverse cultures,
religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual Group Activites Weekly Observations / Informally
respect and open dialogue in personal, work
and community contexts
•Understanding other nations and cultures,
including the use of non-English languages
Financial, Economic, Business and
Entrepreneurial Literacy
•Knowing how to make appropriate personal
economic choices
•Understanding the role of the economy in
society
•Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance
workplace productivity and career options
Civic Literacy
•Participating effectively in civic life through
knowing how to stay informed and
understanding governmental processes
•Exercising the rights and obligations of
citizenship at local, state, national and global
levels
•Understanding the local and global
implications of civic decisions
Health Literacy
•Obtaining, interpreting and understanding
basic health information and services and
using such information and services in ways
that enhance health
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Math (Pre-Calculus)
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Understanding preventive physical and
mental health measures, including proper diet,
nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress
reduction
•Using available information to make
appropriate health-related decisions
•Establishing and monitoring personal and
family health goals
•Understanding national and international
public health and safety issues
LEARNING AND INNOVATION
SKILLS
Creativity and Innovation
•Create, interpret, or present something in a
new an original way Daily Assignments Daily Formal Assessments
•Think Creatively - Elaborate, refine, analyze
and evaluate their own ideas in order to Group Activites Observations
improve and maximize creative efforts
• Work creatively with others Class / Lab Explorations Presentations
• Implement Innovations
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
•Reason Effectively
•Use systems thinking: Analyze how parts of
a whole interact with each other to produce
overall outcomes in complex systems
•Make judgments and decisions
•Solve problems
Communication and Collaboration
•Communicate clearly and listen effectively
utilizing multiple media and technologies in
diverse environments
•Collaborate with others
INFORMATION MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Information Literacy
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Math (Pre-Calculus)
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Access and evaluate information efficiently
(time) and effectively (sources) Explorations in computer labs Weekly Observations
•Use and manage Information accurately Graphing Calculator Applications Formal Assessments
Media Literacy Smart Board Lessons
•Analyze Media: Understand how/why media
messages are constructed and their purpose
•Analyze Media: Examine how individuals
interpret messages differently, how values
and points of view are included/excluded, and
how media influences beliefs/behaviors
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access/use of media
•Create Media Products: Understand/utilize
appropriate expressions and interpretations in
diverse, multi-cultural environments
Technology Literacy
•Apply technology effectively as a tool to
research, organize, evaluate and
communicate information
•Apply an understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access and use of
information technologies
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS
Flexibility and Adaptability
•Adapt to change
•Be flexible In-class Group Activities Daily Formal Assessments
Initiative and Self-Direction Test Preparation Graded Assignments
•Manage goals and time Daily Assignments Teacher Observations
•Work Independently Exams
•Be self-directed learners Explorations in computer labs
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
•Interact effectively with others
•Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Productivity and Accountability
•Manage Projects
•Produce Results
Leadership and Responsibility
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21ST CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT: Math (Pre-Calculus)
DEFINITION DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY ASSESSMENT
WHERE IS THIS SKILL BEING TAUGHT HOW OFTEN IS IT TAUGHT? HOW IS THIS SKILL BEING ASSESSED ?
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE EVALUATING? (Must be the focus of the unit or activity)? (daily, weekly, monthly, one time)? (informal assessment, exam, presentation, debate)
•Guide and Lead Others
•Be Responsible to Others
SERVICE LEARNING
A teaching and learning strategy that
integrates meaningful community service with
instruction and reflection to enrich the learning
experience and strengthen communities
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