Students test their own understanding of concepts. Classroom talk is accountable to generally accepted standards of reasoning. Students challenge the quality of each other's evidence and reasoning. Classroom talk is accountable to standards of evidence appropriate to the subject matter. I have the right and obligation to understand and make things work better.
Problems yield to sustained effort.
Skills Cognitive Social Disposition Habits of mind. Tendency to try actively to analyze problems, ask questions, and get information. Students acquire and use strategies for learning and problem solving. Students acquire and use strategies for appropriately getting and giving help in learning. Staff communicate to all students that they are already competent learners and are able to become even better through their persistent use of strategies and by reflecting on their efforts.