AE
Competency · Critical Thinker
Argument & Evaluation
Builds claims from evidence and judges the quality of work and ideas
ProficientOn track for grade 10
To reach Specialist
- Specialist work in 2 subjects: 2 more subjects needed
- At least one partner-based or real-world opportunity at Specialist
- ✓At least 2 scored opportunities (done)
Specialist earns the Argument & Evaluation pin.
How my level was built
Grades 9–12, never resets| Date | Opportunity | Course | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | Argument essay: school start times | ELA 10 | Proficient |
| Sep 19 | Industrialization DBQ | Global History II | Proficient |
| May 20 | Block mural proposal | Studio in Art | Proficient |
Every rubric row in every course is rated on the same four levels, against the same descriptors below. Recent work counts more. Proficient needs Proficient work in two or more subjects; Specialist needs Specialist work in two or more subjects, including one partner-based or real-world opportunity.
What each level looks like
Beginner
States a claim with support.
Developing
Backs a claim with some evidence.
Proficient · you are here
Builds a claim from strong evidence and weighs counterclaims.
Specialist
Evaluates the quality of arguments and ideas across fields.