Studies for Students Who Are Gifted (#7965040)

Students in this course will have a choice of focusing on one of three possible “projects”
for the duration of the school year/course:
Choice 1 – Independent Project Portfolio (student choice); academic focus but NOT a project
Assigned in another class; project portfolio created that reflects each of the
Seven Student Outcomes in the Florida Framework
Choice 2 – AP Course Focus Portfolio (student choice on which AP class); portfolio reflects
work samples that demonstrate and justify accomplishment of each of the seven
Student Outcomes in the Florida Framework
Choice 3 – Academic Coursework Portfolio; portfolio reflects work samples from ANY combination
of current courses (including extra-curriculars) that demonstrate and justify the
accomplishment of each of the seven Student Outcomes in the Florida Framework

Teachers of the course are facilitators only. Tasks such as determining portfolio content,
organizing portfolio samples, and providing rationale(s) for the inclusion of samples are to
be completed by the student (with guidance from the teacher as needed). Portfolio content may be
electronic as well as hard copy.

Teachers of the course will need to assist students in planning portfolio completion (for the
purpose of determining quarter and semester grades) such that particular goals are to be met
within time frames (to be determined by collaboration between teacher and student). Evaluation of
portfolio contents should be based on provided rubrics for each goal (use “Trait-Know-UnderstandPerform-Accomplish” tables in K-12 Florida Framework document).

Students in this course will use the “Florida’s Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners Checklist for
Challenge and Rigor” as a guide to completing their portfolios. The portfolio rubric is based on this
document and the Florida Framework (specifically, the “Know-Understand-Perform-Accomplish” tables
related to the objectives under each goal. Students should also have access to and be familiar with
the full “Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners” document (hard copy or electronic). This document can be
found at
http://www.fldoe.org/bii/Gifted_Ed/

Further information on this course can be found in the course description for “Studies for Students Who
are Gifted (#7965040) on the cpalms website (www.cpalms.org)
Gifted Portfolio Rubric
Program Goal 1: The student will be able to critically examine the complexity of knowledge: the
location, definition, and organization of a variety of fields of knowledge (rubric below reflects skills
within the objectives of Goal 1 in Florida Framework – see “Trait-Know-Understand-Perform-Accomplish”
tables for specifics on each goal and objective).
Objective 1:
The student will locate, define, and organize a field of study as it relates to the
broad spectrum of knowledge
Objective 2:
The student will identify and illustrate basic principles and the foundational concepts
that are central to understanding the essence of a field of study
Objective 3:
The student will identify and apply investigative methodologies that are followed in
A selected field of knowledge
3
Three samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 1
(nine total samples and
justifications)
2
Two samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 1
(six total samples and
justifications)
1
One sample and
justification for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 1
(three total samples and
justifications)
0
No samples and
justifications for any
objectives under Program
Goal 1.
Program Goal 2: The student will be able to create, adapt, and assess multifaceted questions in a variety
of fields/disciplines (rubric below reflects skills within the objectives of Goal 2 in Florida Framework –
see “Trait-Know-Understand-Perform-Accomplish” tables for specifics on each goal and objective).
Objective 1:
The student will identify significant questions within and across disciplines
Objective 2:
The student will generate significant questions within and across disciplines
Objective 3:
The student will evaluate and refine significant questions within across disciplines
3
Three samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 2
(nine total samples and
justifications)
2
Two samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 2
(six total samples and
justifications)
1
One sample and
justification for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 2
(three total samples and
justifications)
0
No samples and
justifications for any
objectives under Program
Goal 2.
Program Goal 3: The student will be able to conduct thoughtful research/exploration in multiple fields
(rubric below reflects skills within the objectives of Goal 3 in Florida Framework – see “Trait-KnowUnderstand-Perform-Accomplish” tables for specifics on each goal and objective).
Objective 1:
The student will use a variety of research tools and methodologies
Objective 2:
The student will use and manipulate information sources
Objective 3:
The student will detect bias in the process of research
Objective 4:
The student will apply ethical standards to research and analyses
3
Three samples and
justifications for EACH
of the four objectives
under Program Goal 3
(twelve total samples
and justifications)
2
Two samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 3
(eight total samples and
justifications)
1
One sample and
justification for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 3
(four total samples and
justifications)
0
No samples and
justifications for any
objectives under Program
Goal 3.
Program Goal 4: The student will be able to think creatively and critically to identify and solve realworld problems (rubric below reflects skills within the objectives of Goal 4 in Florida Framework – see
“Trait-Know-Understand-Perform-Accomplish” tables for specifics on each goal and objective).
Objective 1:
The student will identify and investigate a problem and generate supportive arguments
from multiple perspectives of a complex issue
Objective 2:
The student will analyze the relevance, reliability, and usefulness of data to draw
conclusions and forecast effective solutions
Objective 3:
The student will use and evaluate various problem-solving methods to determine
effectiveness in solving real-world problems
3
Three samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 4
(nine total samples and
justifications)
2
Two samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 4
(six total samples and
justifications)
1
One sample and
justification for EACH of
the three objectives
under Program Goal 4
(three total samples and
justifications)
0
No samples and
justifications for any
objectives under Program
Goal 4.
Program Goal 5: The student will be able to assume leadership and participatory roles in both gifted and
heterogenous group learning situations (rubric below reflects skills within the objectives of Goal 5 in
Florida Framework – see “Trait-Know-Understand-Perform-Accomplish” tables for specifics on each goal and
objective).
Objective 1:
The student will accept divergent views to positively effect change
Objective 2:
The student will identify leadership traits and qualities as they appear in different
individuals and situations
Objective 3:
The student will manifest significant leadership skills and organize group(s) to
achieve project goals
3
Three samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 5
(nine total samples and
justifications)
2
Two samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 5
(six total samples and
justifications)
1
One sample and
justification for EACH of
the three objectives
under Program Goal 5
(three total samples and
justifications)
0
No samples and
justifications for any
objectives under Program
Goal 5.
Program Goal 6: The student will be able to set and achieve personal, academic, and career goals (rubric
below reflects skills within the objectives of Goal 6 in Florida Framework – see “Trait-Know-UnderstandPerform-Accomplish” tables for specifics on each goal and objective).
Objective 1:
The student will identify personal strengths and weaknesses and accept challenges in
both areas to maximize learning
Objective 2:
The student will assume primary responsibility for learning, including identifying
needs and setting goals
Objective 3:
The student will design plans of action to address benefits and obstacles in achieving
goals of personal interest
3
Three samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 6
(nine total samples and
justifications)
2
Two samples and
justifications for EACH
of the three objectives
under Program Goal 6
(six total samples and
justifications)
1
One sample and
justification for EACH of
the three objectives
under Program Goal 6
(three total samples and
justifications)
0
No samples and
justifications for any
objectives under Program
Goal 6.
Program Goal 7: The student will be able to develop and deliver a variety of authentic
products/perfomances that demonstrate understanding in multiple fields/disciplines (rubric below reflects
skills within the objectives of Goal 7 in Florida Framework – see “Trait-Know-Understand-PerformAccomplish” tables for specifics on each goal and objective).
Objective 1:
The student will develop products that communicate expertise in multiple fields and
disciplines to a variety of authentic audiences
Objective 2:
The student will create products that synthesize information from multiple sources
illustrating solutions to real-life problems
3
Three samples and
justifications for EACH
of the two objectives
under Program Goal 7
(six total samples and
justifications)
2
Two samples and
justifications for EACH
of the two objectives
under Program Goal 7
(four total samples and
justifications)
1
One sample and
justification for EACH of
the two objectives under
Program Goal 7 (two total
samples and
justifications)
0
No samples and
justifications for any
objectives under Program
Goal 7.