Competency · Critical Thinker
Research & Information Literacy
Asks questions, gathers information, and judges sources, including AI output
To reach Proficient
- Proficient work in 2 subjects: Health (done), one more subject needed
- ✓At least 2 scored opportunities (done)
Specialist earns the Research & Information Literacy pin.
How my level was built
Grades 9–12, never resets| Date | Opportunity | Course | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | Argument essay: school start times | ELA 10 | Developing |
| Sep 12 | Health myths source check | Health | 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
Finds sources with support.
Developing · you are here
Gathers sources and starts to question which are reliable.
Proficient
Judges sources, including AI output, and explains why each can be trusted.
Specialist
Designs an original inquiry and teaches others to evaluate sources.