Mastery of Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrate proficiency and deeper understanding: show mastery in a body of knowledge and skills within each discipline
Apply their learning: transfer knowledge and skills to novel, meaningful tasks
Think critically: analyze, evaluate, and synthesize complex ideas and consider multiple perspectives
Communicate clearly: write, speak, and present ideas effectively in a variety of media within and across disciplines
Ensure that curriculum, instruction, and assessments are rigorous, meaningful, and aligned with standards
Use assessment practices that position students as leaders of their own learning
Use meaningful data for both teachers and students to track progress toward learning goals
Engage all students in daily lessons that require critical thinking about complex, worthy ideas, texts, and problems