Twin Valley IEC Program

Graduation Proficiencies

Performance Indicators

1  Reading

Comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate a wide range and level of complex literary and informational texts.

M a. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

H b. Determine the central ideas of the text and provide an objective summary

M d. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings

E f. Determine how the author’s point of view influences the meaning, style, and content of text.

2  Writing

Produce clear and coherent writing for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

M a. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

E b. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas clearly and accurately.

E c. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

M d. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

H e. Use technology to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.

3  Writing

Conduct short and sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

E a. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information and provide a list of sources.

E b. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

4  Speaking and Listening

Initiate and participate effectively in a range of discussions, responding thoughtfully to diverse perspectives and expressing ideas clearly and persuasively.

E a. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade level topics and texts, following agreed upon rules and roles, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

E b. Summarize information from various sources visually, quantitatively, and orally, explaining how claims are supported by reasons and evidence.

E c. Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

5  Speaking and Listening

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence conveying a clear and distinct perspective.

E a. Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

M b. Use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation

M c. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest

M d. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

6  Language

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

H a. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

H c. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

H d. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

M e. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

Graduation Proficiencies

Performance Indicators

1  Modeling

Use mathematics to help make sense of the real world: identify variable, formulate a model describing the relationship between the variables, interpret results, and validate and report conclusions and the reasoning behind them.

M c. Use equations, inequalities and functions to model and interpret situations

H f. Interpret the results of applying the model in the context of the situation.

2  Number and Quantity

Reason, describe, and analyze quantitatively, using units and number systems to solve problems.

E a. Understand the place value system.

E b. Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths.

E c. Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.

E d. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.

3  Algebra

Create, interpret, use, and analyze expressions, equations and inequalities.

M a. Apply and extend previous understanding of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.

M b. Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.

4 Functions

Use functions, including linear, quadratic, trigonometric and exponential, to interpret and analyze a variety of contexts.

M c. Define, evaluate, and compare functions.

M d. Use functions to model relationships between quantities.

5  Geometry

Understand geometric concepts and constructions, prove theorems, and apply appropriate results to solve problems.

M a. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume.

6  Statistics & Probability

Interpret and apply statistics and probability to analyze data, reach and justify conclusions, and make inferences.

E a. Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system.

E b. Represent and interpret data.

Graduation Proficiencies

Performance Indicators

1. Earth & Space

Sciences: Earth, Space, & the Universe

Understand and analyze the origins, interactions, and relationships between and among the Earth, our solar system, and the universe as Demonstrated through the integration of scientific and engineering practices and cross

a.  Develop a model for the life span of the Sun and explain nuclear fusion.

B. explain the Big Bang theory

C. communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements

D. predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system.

E. explain the theory of plate tectonics and how it relates to crust movement and the ages of crustal rocks.

2. Earth & Space

Sciences: Earth Systems

Understand and analyze Earth’s systems and the relationship between human activity and the earth as demonstrated through the integration of scientific and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts.

M d. Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.

H f. Model the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.

H h. Explain, based on evidence how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity.

M i. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth’s systems.

M j. Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.

H j. Analyze geoscience data to explain global or regional climate change.

Graduation Proficiencies

Performance Indicators

Global Citizenship

1a. Inquiry

Students make sense of the world around them through questioning.

H a. Ask focused, probing, and significant questions that encourage inquiry around an issue of personal, community, or global relevance.

1b. Students analyze information to develop reasonable explanations that support inquiry.

H a. Determine the validity and reliability of the document or information.

H b. Revise explanations as necessary based on personal reflection, peer critique, and/or expert opinion.

H d. Propose solutions to problems based on findings, and ask additional questions.

1c. Students communicate in ways that foster the exchange of ideas in a democratic society.

H a. Solicit and respond to feedback.

2. History

Students use historical inquiry, including the use of primary and secondary sources, to gather information about the past that will help them make sense of the present and decisions about the future.

M a. Describe how life in the United States and/or the world has both changed and stayed the same over time; explain why these changes have occurred.

M b. Identify different types of primary and secondary sources.

M c. Evaluate the credibility of differing accounts of the same event.

M f. Identify important events in the United States and/or world, and describe multiple causes and effects of those events.

H g. Analyze the impact of a current or historic issue related to human rights, and explain how the values of the time or place influenced the issue.

3. Geography

Students propose solutions to local and world issues by using geographic tools to analyze data and examine cultural information.

M b. Interpret a variety of effective representations of the earth such as maps, globes, and photographs.

4. Civics, Government & Society

Students act as citizens by understanding how governments function and by exercising their rights and responsibilities within their current societal structures.

M a. Describe the basic principles of American Democracy.

M b. Describe how rules and laws are created.

M d. Describe how government decisions impact and/or relate to their lives.

M e. Explain and defend their own point of view on issues that affect themselves and society; use information gained from reputable sources.

M g. Identify examples of interdependence among states and nations.

M h. Explain conflicts and ways in which they can be resolved peacefully.

5. Economics

Students make economic decisions through their understanding of the interaction between humans, the environment, government, and the economy.

M c. Draw conclusions about how choices within an economic system affect the environment in the state, nation, and/or world.

English Language Arts

1. Reading

Comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate a wide range and level of complex literary and informational texts.

E b. Determine themes and central ideas of texts; summarize texts.

E d. Interpret word and phrases and analyze how word choice shapes meaning and tone.

2. Writing

Produce clear and coherent writing for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

M a. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

M b. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

M c. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

3. Writing

Conduct short and sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

M a. Collect relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source.

4. Speaking & Listening

Initiate and participate effectively in a range of discussions, responding thoughtfully to diverse perspectives and expressing ideas clearly and persuasively.

M a. Refer to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.

5. Speaking & Listening

Present information, findings and supporting evidence conveying a clear and distinct perspective.

M a. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details.

M b. Use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

6. Language

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

H a. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

M e. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

1. Clear & Effective Communication

1. Demonstrate organized and purposeful communication

2. Use evidence and logic appropriately in communication

3. Integrate information gathered from active speaking and listening

4. Adjust communication based on the audience, context, and purpose

5. Demonstrate effective, expressive, and receptive communication, including oral, written, multi-media, and performance

6. Use technology to further enhance and disseminate communication

7. Collaborate effectively and respectfully

2. Self - Direction

1. Identify, manage, and assess new opportunities related to learning goals

2. Integrate knowledge from a variety of sources to set goals and make informed decisions

3. Apply knowledge in familiar and new contexts

4. Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for learning

5. Demonstrate flexibility, including the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn

6. Analyze the accuracy, bias, and usefulness of information

7. Collaborate as needed to advance learning

8. Persevere in challenging situations

9. Use technology and digital media strategically and capably

3. Creative & Practical Problem Solving

1. Observe and evaluate situations in order to define problems

2. Frame questions, make predictions, and design data collection and analysis strategies

3. Identify patterns, trends, and relationships that apply to solutions

4. Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefs

5. Generate a variety of solutions, use evidence to build a case for best responses, critically evaluate the effectiveness of responses, and repeat the process to generate alternate solutions

6. Identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration

7. Use a range of tools, including technology, to solve problems

8. Persist in solving challenging problems and learn from failure

4. Responsible & Involved Citizenship

1. Participate in and contribute to the enhancement of community life

2. Take responsibility for personal decisions and actions

3. Demonstrate ethical behavior and the moral courage to sustain it

4. Respect diversity and differing points of view

5. Demonstrate a commitment to personal and community health and wellness

6. Practice responsible digital citizenship

Informed & Integrative Thinking

1. Apply knowledge from various disciplines and contexts to real life situations

2. Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources to build on knowledge

3. Apply systems thinking to understand the interaction and influence of related parts on each other, and on outcomes

4. Use evidence and reasoning to justify claims

5. Develop and use models to explain phenomena

6. Use technology to support and enhance the critical thinking process