Informed and Integrative Thinking Scoring Criteria PERFORMANCE INDICATOR BEGINNING DEVELOPING PROFICIENT EXPANDING Apply knowledge from various disciplines and contexts to real life situations. I can Identify connections between what I am learning in different settings. I can Identify connections between what I learn in different disciplines and real-life situations. I can Analyze real-life situations, data, patterns, texts, artifacts, or other products using knowledge from other disciplines and situations. I can Predict outcomes in complex real-life systems using knowledge from other disciplines and situations; Or Create alternative evidence that expands upon proficient. Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources to build on knowledge. I can Extract information from multiple and varied sources. I can Describe and summarize information from multiple and varied sources. I can Evaluate the credibility of multiple and varied sources to analyze the interrelationships among concepts. I can Draw conclusions on information from multiple sources; Or Create alternative evidence that expands upon proficient. Apply systems thinking to understand the interaction and influence of related parts on each other, and on outcomes. I can Define a system and identify its parts. I can Describe the role of each part of a system and relationships among the parts. I can Explain how the interactions of parts of a system influence outcomes. I can Apply my understanding of system interactions to make recommendations in a different context; Or Create alternative evidence that expands upon proficient.
based Use evidence and reasoning to justify claims. I can Use information from several sources to generate a claim. I can Include information from several sources to support a claim with reasoning. I can Use valid and reliable evidence to support a claim and develop a well-reasoned argument. I can Critique the reasoning and the supporting evidence for an argument to determine its credibility; Or Create alternative evidence that expands upon proficient. Develop and use models to explain phenomena. (Definition: A model is a representation of a system, process or complex concept.) I can Identify the key components of a system in an existing model. I can Use an existing model to explain a system or situation, and identify relationships within the system. I can Create and use an model to explain a system or situation and analyze relationships within it. I can Explain limitations, identify flaws, and revise the model based on new learning; Or Create alternative evidence that expands upon proficient. Use technology to support and enhance the critical thinking process. I can Explore a range of appropriate technology, including digital technology that would support my thinking. I can Identify situations in which the use of technology, including digital technology, would support my thinking. I can Use technology, including digital technology, to organize, analyze, and synthesize information. I can Justify or explain innovations I have made in my use of technology, including digital technology, to contribute to my thinking process; Or Create alternative evidence that expands upon proficient.