The efficient use of these skills is necessary for successful living in the twenty-first century. The student who is information literate constructs meaning from information. Knowledge seeking is a process. It is applicable to information in any form. This standard gives students the freedom to learn and be self-sufficient.
Standard l builds on traditional information skills curriculum and extends beyond location skills.
Determines information needs Students will be able to state the purpose, explore options, and define a manageable focus for their information needs. Beginning Needs assistance to define the topic and what information is needed. Partially Proficient Is able to identify, with help, some of the information needed. Proficient Determines a topic and identifies most of the information needed. Advanced Determines a manageable topic and identifies the kinds of information necessary to support the topic.