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Formulating questions
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I ask questions that are relevant to what I want to
know or need to know.
I ask interesting questions.
I ask open – ended questions.
I ask questions that can be researched.
Level of competence
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4
Beginner
5
Proficient
Observing
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I use all my senses when observing.
I am aware of details.
Level of competence
1
2
3
4
Beginner
5
Proficient
Planning
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I think about what I am going to conduct.
I can write a plan of what I am going to do.
I independently set a research goal and follow it.
I know how to get necessary information and I use different methods to acquire it.
I use various sources of information.
Level of competence
1
2
3
4
5
Beginner
Proficient
Collecting, recording and organizing data
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I select the necessary information needed.
I describe observations using pictures, notes, tables, and graphs.
I try to use different sources of information.
I can use written descriptions, explanations, tables, timelines, graphs and diagrams to
organize data.
I can present information so that others can understand it.
Level of competence
1
2
3
4
5
Beginner
Proficient
Interpreting and presenting data
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Beginner
I can make conclusions based on my data.
I can select an appropriate way to show what I have found out.
I can communicate what I’ve learned.
Level of competence
1
2
3
4
5
Proficient