21st Century Life and Careers Standards Learning Progressions

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21st Century Life and Careers Standards Learning Progressions

9.1 21st-Century Life & Career Skills All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.

A. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

By the end of Grade 4	By the end of Grade 8	By the end of Grade 12
Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.4.A.1 Recognize a problem and brainstorm ways to solve the problem individually or collaboratively.	Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.8.A.1 Develop strategies to reinforce positive attitudes and productive behaviors that impact critical thinking and problem-solving skills.	Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.12.A.1 Apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies during structured learning experiences.
Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.4.A.2 Evaluate available resources that can assist in solving problems.	Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.8.A.2 Implement problem-solving strategies to solve a problem in school or the community.	Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.12.A.2 Participate in online strategy and planning sessions for course-based, school-based, or outside projects.
Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.4.A.3 Determine when the use of technology is appropriate to solve problems.	Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.8.A.3 Summarize strategies used by various organizations and agencies to solve problems that impact communities, and compare them with strategies used by similar organizations in another state or country.	Content: Critical thinking and problem solving in the 21st century are enhanced by the ability to work in cross-cultural teams in face-to-face and virtual environments. 9.1.12.A.3 Assess how a variety of problem-solving strategies are being used to address solutions to global problems by participating in online discussions with peers from other countries.
Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.4.A.4 Use data accessed on the Web to inform solutions to problems and the decision-making process.	Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.8.A.4 Design and implement a project management plan using one or more problem-solving strategies.	Content: Critical thinking and problem solving in the 21st century are enhanced by the ability to work in cross-cultural teams in face-to-face and virtual environments. 9.1.12.A.4 Justify problem-solving strategies used in the development of a particular innovative product or practice in the United States and in another country.
Content: The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time. 9.1.4.A.5 Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in classroom and family settings.