Finally, the inability to reach a reasonable, informed conclusion is indicative of a student who is still in the developing stage. In the past I've always had trouble explaining to my students what I mean by reasoning and critical thinking. The reasoning dimension enables me to place more emphasis on higher levels of thinking. When I shared it with my students, they became aware of what I mean. Communication Demonstrate knowledge and reasoning through oral, written, visual, dramatic, or mixed media presentations To be useful, a student's knowledge and reasoning must be communicated to a wider audience.
Effective communication requires focus and organization.
For example, in history, a student must have a clearly defined thesis and an organized narrative that tells what happened in an interesting and informed way. In the other social sciences, a student must be able to identify issues and concepts clearly, explain the various parts of a problem, and present possible resolutions. The most important aspect of communication is the student's ability to express clearly his or her ideas. Clarity depends upon organization. A well-organized presentation includes a focus statement, supplies relevant examples to support main ideas, and offers conclusions based on evidence.