Statement
are well organised, able to plan systematically
break tasks down into manageable bits and have a range of
strategies to solve problems
are prepared to ask for help using appropriate well-formulated
questions
when searching for information, are clear about what they are
looking for and how to use the conventions of information
storage systems
work with others, participating well as a team member, and
may take a lead role
see the ‘bigger picture’ and can see where the learning is
going
are able to evaluate their work and discuss how they might
improve
Statement
are well organised, they plan their work independently so that
it is completed on time
show confidence in the range of strategies they have to solve
problems but are quick to realise when they need help and
choose the most efficient means of gaining an answer
when gathering information, understand the advantages and
constraints of a range of resources and media including
electronic and can use these independently and discerningly
take appropriate notes in a form that is suitable and can adapt
information with a clear sense of audience
work well in a team, recognising the advantages of a
collaborative approach; they take a lead role confidently when
they see the need
look for reasons for learning, recognising when it is purposeful
and when it is not; they are capable of linking ideas together
so that the ‘bigger picture’ becomes clear
can set their own targets and evaluate their progress towards
them
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