Division 1 (ages 6–8)

Competency Progressions

Critical Thinking involves reasoning logically to analyze and synthesize new knowledge with existing knowledge in a coherent way.

Problem Solving involves selecting strategies and resources to move from what is known to what is sought.

Research and Managing Information involves research skills as well as organizing and using information for specific purposes.

Creativity and Innovation involves generating and applying knowledge and skill to create something new of value.

Communication involves sharing ideas through oral, written, or non-verbal media.

Collaboration involves working with others to achieve worthy common goals.

Citizenship involves participating in the institutions of our society as educated citizens. Students share responsibilities and approach the world with empathy, intellectual curiosity, and humility.

Personal Growth and Well-being involves managing emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of living well. Students develop character and talent and apply the virtues of wisdom, courage, self-control, justice, charity, and hope.

I ask relevant questions to help me learn.

I use simple criteria to form opinions or make decisions.

I synthesize new understandings by comparing and contrasting information.

I reflect on contexts or experiences that influence my thinking.

I consider how my thoughts may be similar to or different from those of others.

I rephrase problems to clarify understandings.

I determine information that is relevant to help me solve problems.

I consider the possible outcomes of solutions.

I work toward solving problems even when there are challenges.

I collect information for a specific audience or purpose.

I organize and combine information from a number of sources.

I consider the content of information to determine its use.

I reference the source of information when using someone else’s ideas.

I create in a variety of environments for specific audiences and purposes.

I seek out the knowledge or resources needed to transform my ideas into creative works.

I use individual or group brainstorming to build or expand my ideas.

I work toward achieving creative goals even when there are challenges.

I communicate with peers and adults for specific purposes.

I use a variety of formats to communicate.

I use language structures and conventions that are appropriate for the context to interact with others.

I consider the contributions and feelings of others when exchanging ideas or information.

I paraphrase or restate messages to confirm understandings.

I experience a variety of roles when engaging in collaborative activities.

I contribute actively and respectfully to group work.

I encourage others to contribute their points of view when working toward group goals.

I consider similar or different points of view across a variety of contexts.

I consider positive and negative outcomes of decisions made in familiar contexts.

I fulfill obligations to my groups and communities.

I advocate for fair treatment of members of my groups and communities.

I set goals to help address my wants or needs.

I connect available resources to choices and opportunities.

I recognize relationship boundaries.

I communicate how groups and individuals care for each other.

I adjust my actions in response to setbacks.