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Kirksville R-III Gifted Education Program

Middle School

1
Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts (e.g. to inform, instruct, motivate and persuade)C1
2
Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using written communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts (e.g. to inform, instruct, motivate and persuade)C2
3
Listen effectively to decipher meaning (including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions) and demonstrate ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with diverse teamsC3
4
Determine and utilize appropriate presentation techniques and supporting media to effectively convey intended messageC4

1
Use a wide range of idea creation techniquesI1
2
Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in workI2
3
Understand the real world limits to adopting new ideasI3
4
Elaborate, refine, analyze and evaluate their own ideas in order to improve and maximize creative effortsI4

1
Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce outcomes in systemsP1
2
Effectively analyze, evaluate, and synthesize evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefsP2
3
Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutionsP3
4
Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situationP4
5
Analyze and manage the flow of information from a wide variety of sourcesP5

1
Assume shared responsibility for collaborative workS1
2
Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goalS2
3
View failure as an opportunity to learn and understand that creativity and innovation is a longterm, cyclical process of small successes and frequent mistakesS3
4
Deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism, and incorporate feedback effectivelyS4
5
Set and meet goals, even in the face of obstacles and competing pressures; prioritize, plan and manage work to achieve the intended resultS5

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?: Kirksville R-III Gifted Education Program

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