Ramzi’s Academics in Eighth Grade

Critical Thinker
Identify, evaluate and use resources effectively for the purpose of problem solving
(solve problems for your curiousity and not becasue of a teacher)
Example:in poetry unit to improve on my poems
Self-Evaluation:Good

Build meaning and understanding for themselves using prior knowledge and new information
(Using new knowledge to increase your understanding)
Examples:
Gathered new information in class discussions
Self-Evaluation: Good

Apply problem-solving skills to facilitate learning.
(Using problem solving skills to learner more)
Examples:
I used trial and error for the lay out of island
Self-Evaluation: Excellent

Gather, analyze and process information from a variety of sources
(You got all information from lots of different types of sources)
Examples:
(I used information from my brother,
friends, book and Internet)
Self-Evaluation: good

Solve problems using a variety of strategies
(sovle problems in different ways)
Example: we ran in to trouble while doing the Anne Frank movie so we tried different ways to fix it
Self- Evaluation: Excellent

Select, monitor, and adjust problem-solving strategies
(improve on problem solving skills)
Example: i had to change the way i did my poems becasue they were not efficeint and effective enough
Slef-Evaluation: Good

Academic Achiever
Demonstrate progress in all curricular areas
(Improve in all areas
Examples:
Project- creativity, Discussions-
oral and book- reading
Self-Evaluation: Fair

Continually assess, evaluate and adjust work to maintain high standards
(You keep reviewing and evaluating your work)
Examples:
In class discussions we reviewed the sections read
Self-Evaluation: Good

Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
(You could work by yourself and in groups)
Examples:
Reading- independent, Class discussions- Group
Self-Evaluation: Good

Access information from a variety of sources
(You can find information from lots of different types or sources)
Examples:
Used lots of references for all stages of the quarter
Self-Evaluation: Good

Demonstrate technological literacy and the use of technology as a tool for the efficient and creative completion of a project
(show how you use technology to solve problems)
Examples: Used the internet and powerpoint to create a movie about Anne Frank and World War II
Self-Evaluation: Good

Involved Citizen
Seek to improve the lives of others in their community
(help other people)
Example: in the poetry night i helped visitors write different types of poems
Self-Evaluation:Fair

Demonstrate care and concern for their environment

Demonstrate responsibility in active decision-making

Interact respectfully with people of diverse cultures
(Talk with people of different cultures)
Examples:
I talked with people of different races in class discussion
Self -Evaluation: Fair

Demonstrate awareness and respect for the rights of others
(Every one has a fair chance)
Examples:
I let every one talk in discussions)
Self-Evaluation: Excellent

Effective Communicator
Demonstrate their creative talents to convey ideas
(Creativity)
Examples:
My project of the island was creative
Self-Evaluation: Excellent

Incorporate/Utilize technology as a tool for communication
Examples:
I used the wiki to show my research. I also used the internet to communicate to my partners for the Teen life project.
Self-Evaluation: Good
Listen respectfully and ask questions to facilitate understanding and achieve insight
(To listen and ask question to get a better understanding of the topic)
Example:
In group discussions I had listen to others and asked
questions in areas I don’t get
Self-Evaluation: Fair

Demonstrate the skills of effective collaboration

Collaborate with others in appropriate learning situations to achieve group goals

Understand and convey written, oral and visual information using appropriate media
Examples: we used the media/oral voices for our Wiki video and i used written language in my teen life project
Self-Evaluation: Excellent

Demonstrate awareness of the role of audience
Examples: in our Wiki video it tels people to help stop global warming
Self- Evaluation: Excellent

Self-Directed Learner
Accept responsibility for their own learning

Identify their needs and apply appropriate learning strategies

Participate in a wide variety of co-curricular programs and activities which develop social, emotional and physical talents

Take creative risks in developing untried ideas
(Think out side the box)
Example:
it had made a pamphlet instead of just making an island
Self-Evaluation: Excellent

Demonstrate competency in goal setting, time management, and organizational skills
we used this when we had a time limit for the Teen life video and the poetry night, we were also very organized
Self-Evaluation: Great

Monitor, adjust and document work in progress

Develop, prioritize and continually revise personal goals

Apply practices that promote and support the safety and health of self and others