CAS

Writing Reflections
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 “Without reflection, we go blindly on our way,
creating more unintended consequences, and
failing to achieve anything useful.”
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Margaret J. Wheatley
 What is
a CAS
reflectio
n?
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 CAS Reflections
A CAS reflection is a summary and evidence of
an experience. It provides students the
opportunity to share thoughtful, honest accounts
of what they've gained during that period.
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 When reflections
matter
● When a situation seems to fly by so fast
● After an aha! moment of discovery
● When actions stand out
● When an emotion or feeling is really powerful
● When an idea or thought or question makes new sense
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● When learning, unlearning and relearning has occurred

Reflections
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 Types of Reflections
● Videos

● Image- (annotated or voice over)

● Poem or prose

● Drawing (annotated or voice over)

● Comic strip
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● Song
Note!
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 Recommendations
● It is beneficial to reflect at least three times per experience-

before, during, and after

● Always be mindful of learning outcomes during all stages:

investigation, preparation, action, reflection, and

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demonstration

● Within one week of having a CAS experience.

 Key
Questio
ns
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 Before
● What do I want?
● How does this experience help me fulfill CAS outcomes and
IB learner profile?
● Is it connected to what I am learning in any of my classes?
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 During

● How do I feel about the experience so far?

● What did we actually accomplish?
● Should I change my approach?
● Was my behaviour appropriate?
● Are all the parties involved participating? If no what
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can I do to motivate them?

 After/Outcomes
● What are the outcomes or consequences of this experience
(for me and for others)?
● What did we actually accomplish?
● Have I achieved my objectives?
● Did my interactions help to accomplish other’s
objectives?
● Did we accomplish something good?
● How have I grown?
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 Identify problems &
difficulties
● What did I learn from this experience (including

knowledge, values, beliefs, attitudes, abilities)?

● Have I changed my perspectives? In what way?

● Where will I go from here?

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● How will I make this experience sustainable?

 Identify problems &
difficulties
● What difficulties did I encounter?

● How did I overcome these?

● What could I have done differently to improve on or achieve

my objectives?
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 Additional
Questions
● Why are you participating in this experience and which of your
strengths and/or weaknesses do you expect to address?
● What did you learn about the importance and value of staying
committed?
● How do you think this will impact your involvement in
activities in the future?
● How will you apply what you’ve learned in the future?
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 Group Activity
Group Requirements

● Mixed groups of FOURS

● Must include someone you met in
September
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 Group Activity (20
mins)
Think of an experience that you have done
since September, create a reflection that you
will share with the group.

Choose a form of reflection – find it or create it:

Example- Poem, drawing, song or image- (Annotated or

voice over)
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