Deeper Learning Competencies
This competency involves students mastering core academic content.
Options: effective communication, content knowledge, self-directed learning, collaboration, critical thinking
What is content knowledge?
These types of assessments provide ongoing feedback to improve learning during the process. Options: norm-referenced, summative, performance, authentic, formative
What are formative assessments?
A method where teachers facilitate rather than lecture, promoting student discovery.
Options: project-based learning, differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning, action research, collaborative learning
What is inquiry-based learning?
A learning approach that focuses on students' needs, interests, and learning styles.
Options: self-directed learning, student-centered learning, self-assessment, personalized learning, choice in assessment
What is student-centered learning?
This skill involves working effectively with others to achieve a common goal.
Options: collaboration, self-management, creativity, critical thinking, adaptability
What is collaboration?
The ability to apply knowledge to new situations, solve problems, and think critically is known as this.
Options: effective communication, content knowledge, self-directed learning, collaboration, critical thinking
What is critical thinking?
An assessment that measures students' learning at the end of a unit or course is called this.
Options: norm-referenced, summative, performance, authentic, formative
What is a summative assessment?
This approach allows students to work on projects over an extended period.
Options: project-based learning, differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning, action research, collaborative learning
What is project-based learning?
The practice where students take charge of their learning goals and progress.
Options: self-directed learning, student-centered learning, self-assessment, personalized learning, choice in assessment
What is self-directed learning?
The ability to analyze information and evaluate evidence critically.
Options: collaboration, self-management, creativity, critical thinking, adaptability
What is critical thinking?
This competency focuses on the ability to work well with others.
Options: effective communication, content knowledge, self-directed learning, collaboration, critical thinking
What is collaboration?
This type of assessment focuses on the real-world application of skills and knowledge.
Options: norm-referenced, summative, performance, authentic, formative
What is an authentic assessment?
The practice of adjusting teaching strategies based on individual student needs is known as this.
Options: project-based learning, differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning, action research, collaborative learning
What is differentiated instruction?
Tailoring education to meet students' strengths, needs, and interests is known as this.
Options: self-directed learning, student-centered learning, self-assessment, personalized learning, choice in assessment
What is personalized learning?
A skill that involves creating new ideas and solving complex problems.
Options: collaboration, self-management, creativity, critical thinking, adaptability
What is creativity?
Developing a deep understanding of oneself as a learner falls under this category.
Options: effective communication, content knowledge, self-directed learning, collaboration, critical thinking
What is self-directed learning?
Assessments that are standardized and compare a student's performance to others.
Options: norm-referenced, summative, performance, authentic, formative
What are norm-referenced assessments?
A structured, peer-supported method of learning that emphasizes accountability and group interaction.
Options: project-based learning, differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning, action research, collaborative learning
What is collaborative learning?
This strategy gives students the freedom to choose how they will demonstrate their learning. Options: self-directed learning, student-centered learning, self-assessment, personalized learning, choice in assessment
What is choice in assessment?
The ability to adapt to changing environments and learn new skills is called this.
Options: collaboration, self-management, creativity, critical thinking, adaptability
What is adaptability?
This competency involves expressing ideas effectively using various media and technologies.
Options: effective communication, content knowledge, self-directed learning, collaboration, critical thinking
What is effective communication?
A performance-based task where students demonstrate their ability to apply concepts in a real-world scenario.
Options: norm-referenced, summative, performance, authentic, formative
What is a performance assessment?
This reflective process helps teachers analyze and improve their teaching practices.
Options: project-based learning, differentiated instruction, inquiry-based learning, action research, collaborative learning
What is action research?
A method where students evaluate their own learning and progress.
Options: self-directed learning, student-centered learning, self-assessment, personalized learning, choice in assessment
What is self-assessment?
Managing projects and setting goals effectively requires this skill.
Options: collaboration, self-management, creativity, critical thinking, adaptability
What is self-management?