FORSYTH COUNTY GIFTED PROGRAM
Concept Map and Standards
Grade Level
K
Concept #1
Wonders
Concept #2
Explorations
1
Patterns
Discoveries
2
Changes
Cycles
3
Relationships
Forces
4
Systems
Conflict
5
Structures
Viewpoints
PROCESS STANDARDS (Critical Thinking Skills)
Critical Thinking Skills
- Listens, observes, compares and scrutinizes evidence closely looking for subtleties and not so obvious
connections
- Asks thoughtful questions that deepen understanding and advance creative production
- Demonstrates a systematic organizational approach in analyzing a problem by interpreting evidence and
using effective problem solving strategies
Communication Skills
- Communicates clearly and effectively orally
- Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of written forms
- Communicates clearly and effectively using visual forms
Logical Problem Solving
- Analyzes the problem
- Devises strategies for solving the problem
- Implements the plan
- Evaluates the results
Research
- Uses a variety of data collecting sources effectively
- Distinguishes reliable from unreliable sources
- Extracts pertinent facts from source
- Analyzes and synthesizes in own words
- Documents sources
Creative Thinking
- Demonstrates original and imaginative thinking
- Generates many varied and unusual ideas (fluency / flexibility)
- Willing to take risks
- Modifies or expands upon an idea by adding elaborate detail
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Work Habits)
Self Directed Learner
- Demonstrates responsible leadership and team work within a group
- Exhibits time management and self-monitoring skills to improve academic achievement
- Attempts challenging tasks independently and maintains necessary focus
- Sets goals for improvement
Collaborative Worker
- Works well with others
- Contributes in a positive way
- Completes his/her portion of a project
- Accepts responsibility for group results
Responsible Citizen
- Is considerate of others
- Practices appropriate school behavior
- Solves problems independently in appropriate ways
PROBLEM OR PROJECT-BASED PERFORMANCE
- Selects and plans intricate projects involving complex, relevant ideas amidst high level content
- Follows through to completion
- Asks for constructive criticism , corrects mistakes
- Evaluates and reflects on the quality of final product
- Sets high level criteria for success
- Produces work of sophisticated and exemplary quality