The Nine Cross-Curricular competencies

Competencies Criteria
1- Uses information
  • Consultation of various sources
  • Effective research strategies
  • Critical analysis of information
  • Logical organization of information
  • Use of information in new contexts
2-Solves problems
  • Accurate definition of the problem
  • Variety and relevance of solutions proposed
  • Evaluation of possible strategies
  • Scope of the analysis
  • Application of strategies developped to other situations
3- Exercises critical judgement
  • Proper formulation of a question and its implications
  • Openness to questioning of the judgement
  • Appropriateness of the criteria used
  • Well-reasoned justification of the judgement
4- Uses creativity
  • Exploration of new ideas
  • Exploration of different ways of doing things
  • Use of his/her personnal resources
  • Originality of connections among the elements of a situation
5- Adopts effective work methods
  • Perseverance in performing the task
  • Appropriate choice of methods
  • Broadening and adaptations of work methods
  • Effectiveness of the outcome
  • Accuracy of his/her assessment of the effectiveness of the methods chosen
6- Uses information and communication techonologies
  • Effectiveness of his/her use of the technological resources in a given learning context
  • Reuse of ICT processes and procedures in new situations
  • Use of appropriate interaction, communication and troubleshooting strategies
  • Analysis of his/her choices, successes and difficulties
7- Achieves his/her potential
  • Expression of his/her feelings, values and opinions in interaction with others
  • Realistic assessment of his/her potential
  • Recognition of the impact of his/her actions on his/her successes and difficulties
  • Demonstration of perseverance
8- Cooperates with others
  • Recognition of the needs of others
  • Appropriate attitudes and behaviours
  • Active participation in the work of the team
  • Contribution to improving the way the team works together
9- Communicates appropriately
  • Coherence of the message
  • Use of the appropriate vocabulary or symbols
  • Observance of practices, codes and conventions
  • Appropriateness of the message for the context and audience
  • Self-analysis and evaluation