10th Grade Skills Checklist

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Knowledgeable Person (Must submit minimum of one artifact from each discipline below) Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Health or P.E. Fine Arts or other elective Complex Thinker (choose minimum of five) Comparing: Ability to show how things are alike or different. Classifying: Ability to group things in appropriate ways. Scientific Inquiry: Ability to form hypotheses and prove or disprove them. Analysis: Ability to identify the parts of a system and their connections to the whole. Reasoning: Ability to use logic and supportive ideas to form a conclusion. Decision Making: Ability to make important decisions and take responsibility for outcomes. Critiquing: Ability to recognize and examine flaws and provide constructive feedback. Problem Solving: Ability to overcome obstacles or constraints. Invention: Ability to create original ideas, products, or processes. Effective Communicator Communicates with purpose. Expresses clear ideas in writing. Uses sound grammatical and mechanical conventions.

Expresses clear ideas orally. Expresses clear ideas visually. / Uses a variety of software applications to communicate and present information (must submit at least 2 artifacts each demonstrating a different application). Skilled Information Processor Effectively uses a wide variety of information gathering techniques and information resources. Accurately assesses the value of information in terms of relevance, credibility, and bias. Practices proper documentation of information sources. Collaborative and Flexible Worker Works well with diverse individuals in diverse situations. Self-Directed Learner Demonstrates ability to effectively manage and organize time. Establishes clear goals and manages progress toward achieving them. Planner for the Future Completes an updated school/personal resume and cover letter. Completes at least two job shadowing or community service experiences (cumulative from 9th grade). Chooses a career pathway.