Teaching & Learning

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Comprehending, analyzing and responding to text.

Using oral and non-verbal communication skills for different purposes, text types and audience.

Using and applying language conventions accurately and effectively.

Writing for different purposes, text types and audience.

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Using appropriate mathematical procedures when solving problems in a variety of contexts.

Selecting and applying appropriate techniques to discover complex patterns or solutions to real world problems, and verifying and/or justifying whether the solution makes sense in the context of the authentic situations.

Using appropriate mathematical language and representation to communicate complete, coherent and concise lines of reasoning.

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Reasoning and making connections by comprehending, analyzing, and evaluating information including multiple perspectives.

Communicating information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose in the specified format.

Asking relevant questions and using a range of research and sources to draw conclusions.

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Asking questions, defining problems, making connections between components of systems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations, and using scientific terminology, symbols, and units of measurement.

Planning and carrying out investigations, and designing solutions through scientific inquiry and experimentation.

Explaining scientific concepts, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and evaluating the accuracy and validity of scientific claims.

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Listening with an interpretive or interpersonal purpose.

Reading interpretive texts or interpersonal communications.

Using speech that is either interpersonal or presentational.

Writes presentational or interpersonal texts that is both spontaneous and reflective.

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Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

Realizing artistic ideas through technique and presentation.

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.

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Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

Interpreting and sharing artistic work.

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.

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Demonstrating competencies in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Applying knowledge of concepts and strategies related to movement, performance and fitness literacy.

Exhibiting responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others while recognizing the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

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Listening with an interpretive or interpersonal purpose.

Reading interpretive texts or interpersonal communications.

Using speech that is either interpersonal or presentational.

Writes presentational or interpersonal texts that is both spontaneous and reflective.

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Comprehending, analyzing and responding to text.

Using oral and non-verbal communication skills for different purposes, text types and audience.

Using language accurately, clearly and effectively.

Writing for different purposes, text types and audience.

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Using appropriate mathematical procedures when solving problems in a variety of contexts.

Selecting and applying appropriate techniques to discover complex patterns or solutions to real world problems, and verifying and/or justifying whether the solution makes sense in the context of the authentic situations.

Using appropriate mathematical language and representation to communicate complete, coherent and concise lines of reasoning.

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Navigating complexity by comprehending, analyzing, and evaluating information including multiple perspectives.

Communicating information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose in the specified format.

Asking relevant questions and using a range of critically evaluated research to draw conclusions.

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Explaining scientific concepts, making connections between components of systems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations, and using scientific terminology, symbols, and units of measurement.

Asking questions, defining problems, and designing solutions through scientific inquiry and experimentation.

Analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and evaluating the accuracy and validity of scientific claims.

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Listening with an interpretive (e.g., non-participative, overheard) or interpersonal (e.g., participative) purpose.

Reading interpretive texts (e.g., books, essays, reports) or interpersonal communications (e.g., texting, email communication).

Using speech that is either interpersonal (e.g., interactive, two-way communication) or presentational (e.g., one-way, non-interactive).

Writes presentational (e.g., essays, reports, letters) or interpersonal texts (e.g., instant messaging, email communication) that is both spontaneous (e.g., immediate, unedited) and reflective (e.g., revised, edited).

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Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

Realizing artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation.

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

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Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

Realizing and presenting artistic ideas and work.

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

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Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

Interpreting and sharing artistic work.

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.

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Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

Realizing artistic ideas through technique and presentation.

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.

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Critically curating various resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences.

Using a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions.

Developing and employing strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.

Communicating clearly and creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to goals.

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Performing a variety of motor skills and movement patterns with correct technique in physical and fitness activities.

Utilizing knowledge of rules, concepts, and strategies to increase opportunities for success in physical activities and fitness literacy.

Exhibiting responsible personal and social behavior that recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

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Accessing valid and reliable information and products and services to enhance health.

Identifying areas to take personal responsibility and develop healthy practices to maintain and improve one's health.

Advocating for personal, family, and community health.

Using decision-making skills to enhance health.

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Comprehending, analyzing and responding to text.

Using oral and non-verbal communication skills for different purposes, text types and audience.

Using language accurately, clearly and effectively.

Writing for different purposes, text types and audience.

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Using appropriate mathematical procedures when solving problems in a variety of contexts.

Selecting and applying appropriate techniques to discover complex patterns or solutions to real world problems, and verifying and/or justifying whether the solution makes sense in the context of the authentic situations.

Using appropriate mathematical language and representation to communicate complete, coherent and concise lines of reasoning.

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Navigating complexity by comprehending, analyzing, and evaluating information including multiple perspectives.

Communicating information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose in the specified format.

Asking relevant questions and using a range of critically evaluated research to draw conclusions.

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Explaining scientific concepts, making connections between components of systems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations, and using scientific terminology, symbols, and units of measurement.

Asking questions, defining problems, and designing solutions through scientific inquiry and experimentation.

Analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and evaluating the accuracy and validity of scientific claims.

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Listening with an interpretive (e.g., non-participative, overheard) or interpersonal (e.g., participative) purpose.

Reading interpretive texts (e.g., books, essays, reports) or interpersonal communications (e.g., texting, email communication).

Using speech that is either interpersonal (e.g., interactive, two-way communication) or presentational (e.g., one-way, non-interactive).

Writes presentational (e.g., essays, reports, letters) or interpersonal texts (e.g., instant messaging, email communication) that is both spontaneous (e.g., immediate, unedited) and reflective (e.g., revised, edited).

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Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

Realizing artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation.

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

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Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

Interpreting and sharing artistic work.

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.

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Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

Realizing and presenting artistic ideas and work.

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.

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Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

Realizing artistic ideas through technique and presentation.

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.

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Critically curating various resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences.

Using a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions.

Developing and employing strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.

Communicating clearly and creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to goals.

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Performing a variety of motor skills and movement patterns with effective technique in physical and fitness activities.

Utilizing knowledge of rules, concepts, and strategies to increase opportunities for success in physical activities and fitness literacy.

Exhibiting responsible personal and social behavior that recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.