For information regarding the Alabama Gifted Education Programs: Standards and Student Outcomes, contact the Alabama Department of Education, Special Education Services, 3344 Gordon Persons Building, 50 North Ripley Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, or by mail to P.O. Box 302101, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2101. Telephone Number (334) 242-8114 Alabama State Department of Education, Thomas R. Bice, State Superintendent of Education June 2015 The Alabama State Board of Education and the Alabama State Department of Education do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or age in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person is responsible for handling inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Alabama State Department of Education, PO Box 302101, Montgomery, AL 36130-2101, telephone (334) 242-8165.
Select, analyze, and utilize appropriate visual aids for effective communication. Information Literacy: Research (Process) Date of & Reflection on Mastery Competency Skill/Outcome Students will be able to: Identify a topic and formulate questions for research Analyze the to determine areas to be researched. Brainstorm questions related to the topic/problem/issue. Identify related topics/problems/issues. Identify a specific topic for research. Formulate significant, complex questions for Select and apply a research methodology appropriate for the topic Select appropriate research method: case studies; historical studies; interviews; surveys; scientific method; descriptive research. Construct a hypothesis. Design a plan or experiment to test the hypothesis. Collect information from primary and secondary sources using print and electronic media Analyze the differences between primary and secondary sources. Employ various digital tools, media, and strategies to locate and collect accurate and reliable information. Take simple, accurate notes. Understand ethics in copyright/fair use and cite sources to avoid plagiarism. Assess the validity, reliability, and relevance of the Evaluate sources with respect to date, aspects covered, information provided, and relevance to the study.
Demonstrate personal flexibility Identify alternative methods of accomplishing a task. Describe the benefits of developing alternative processes to accomplish a task. Develop a method of transitioning from one process to an alternative. Grow from constructive criticism Develop a receptive attitude towards feedback. Reflect on the meaning of feedback received. Differentiate constructive or destructive criticism. Determine how to improve based upon feedback. Respond to feedback with well-reasoned explanations. Provide constructive criticism to others. Exhibit professional or business ethical behavior (character education) Define attributes of ethical principles. Identify and analyze outcomes of individual actions. Evaluate the individual actions for ethical practices. Uphold ethical principles. Executive Skills Date of & Reflection on Mastery Competency Skill/Outcome Students will be able to: Organizational Skills Develop and adhere to a time schedule. Develop a priority list and adjust it as needed. Develop of goals, projects, or and complete the items on the lists. Re-evaluate the lists in order to prioritize greatest needs first or adjust to changing deadlines. Develop, evaluate, and select criteria when given multiple alternatives. Prioritize criteria. Apply criteria to alternatives. Explain your chosen decision on criteria. Act on selected decision. Impulse Control Self-monitor verbal, non-verbal, and physical responses to others (including teachers) through wait time, self-talk, and reflection.
Student Names Problem Solving Communication & Creative Expression Information Literacy: Research Information Literacy: Technology D1a,b, E1 E2 E3 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5