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Meets Standards Does NOT Meet Standards
REFLECTRecall, ponder and communicate
discussionResponds to the project/discussion in
vague terms by addressing assignment
insight into what was recalled
EXAMPLE: “I relate/concur/disagree with X because…” OR “I like what you did with X because…”
INQUIRESeek information and/or provide ideas through questioning
Asks thought-provoking questions that might lead to a new perception; Asks
clarifying questions to provoke deeper understanding
Asks passive questions that require a one-word answer or provoke no
response at all
EXAMPLE: “Have you considered looking at X from Y perspective?” OR “When you said X, am I understanding you to mean XY?”
SUGGESTIntroduce ideas for improvement ofcurrent iteration
improvement of current project/discussion based on assignment criteria
improvement of current project/discussion based on assignment criteria
EXAMPLE: include supporting information from X resource – Here’s a link”
ELEVATERaise to a higher degree or purpose in future iterations
how to expand the project/discussion beyond its original scope or stated
assignment criteria
Proposes no ideas for expansion
EXAMPLE: “Perhaps you can expand this in X capacity to further address Y” OR “Perhaps you can re-purpose X as Y for Z”
