ATL SKILL CONTINUUM

SUBJECT AREA: SCIENCE

ATL SKILLS

Communication

Collaboration

Organization
Affective

Reflective

Information
Literacy
Media Literacy
Critical

SUBJECT: SCIENCE
2015

YEAR:

PRACTITIONER/U
NOVICE/BEGINN LEARNER/DEVELO
SING
EXPERT/SHARIN
ER
PING
(without
G
(under
(under
teachers
(share and act
teachers
teachers
guidance,
independently,
guidance
guidance and
covering all
with caution
focusing only
further into
related topics
but without
on the topic
broader
and further
teachers
learned)
content)
into broader
guidance)
content)
COMMUNICATION
Give and receive meaningful feedback
Use a variety of speaking techniques to communicate with a variety of
audiences
Use a variety of media to communicate with a range of audiences
Negotiate ideas and knowledge with peers and teachers
Read a variety of sources for information and for pleasure
Make inferences and draw conclusions
Understand and use mathematical notation
Make effective summary notes for studying
Find information for disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiries, using a
variety of media
Structure information in summaries, essays and reports
SOCIAL
Use social media networks appropriately to build and develop relationships
Practise empathy
Help others to succeed
Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas
Encourage others to contribute
Give and receive meaningful feedback
SELF-MANAGEMENT
Plan short- and long-term assignments; meet deadlines
Set goals that are challenging and realistic
Practise focus and concentration
Demonstrate persistence and perseverance
Practise strategies to reduce stress and anxiety
Practise managing self-talk
Consider content
What did I learn about today?
What dont I yet understand?
What questions do I have now?
Consider ethical, cultural and environmental implications
RESEARCH
Collect, record and verify data
Make connections between various sources of information
Collect and analyse data to identify solutions and make informed decisions
Seek a range of perspectives from multiple and varied sources
THINKING
Interpret data
Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations
Revise understanding based on new information and evidence

Creative

Transfer

Identify obstacles and challenges

Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
Use brainstorming and visual diagrams to generate new ideas and inquiries
Consider multiple alternatives, including those that might be unlikely or
impossible
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes
Practise flexible thinkingdevelop multiple opposing, contradictory and
complementary arguments
Apply skills and knowledge in unfamiliar situations
Make connections between subject groups and disciplines
Combine knowledge, understanding and skills to create products or
solutions

ATL SKILL CONTINUUM

SUBJECT AREA: SCIENCE

ATL SKILLS

Communicati
on

Collaboration

Organization

Affective

Reflective

Information
Literacy

SUBJECT: SCIENCE
2015

NOVICE/BEGINNER
(under teachers guidance focusing only on
the topic learned)
COMMUNICATION
Give and receive meaningful feedback
Use a variety of speaking techniques to
communicate with a variety of
audiences
Use a variety of media to communicate with a
range of audiences
Negotiate ideas and knowledge with peers and
teachers
Read a variety of sources for information and for
pleasure
Make inferences and draw conclusions
Understand and use mathematical notation
Make effective summary notes for studying
Find information for disciplinary and
interdisciplinary inquiries, using a
variety of media
Structure information in summaries, essays and
reports
SOCIAL
Use social media networks appropriately to build
and develop relationships
Practise empathy
Help others to succeed
Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas
Encourage others to contribute
Give and receive meaningful feedback
SELF-MANAGEMENT
Plan short- and long-term assignments; meet
deadlines
Set goals that are challenging and realistic
Practise focus and concentration
Demonstrate persistence and perseverance
Practise strategies to reduce stress and anxiety
Practise managing self-talk
Consider content
What did I learn about today?
What dont I yet understand?
What questions do I have now?
Consider ethical, cultural and environmental
implications
RESEARCH
Collect, record and verify data
Make connections between various sources of
information
Collect and analyse data to identify solutions and

YEAR:

Form 1

Form 2

Media
Literacy

Critical

Creative

Transfer

make informed decisions

Seek a range of perspectives from multiple and
varied sources
THINKING
Interpret data
Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations
Revise understanding based on new information
and evidence
Identify obstacles and challenges
Use models and simulations to explore complex
systems and issues
Use brainstorming and visual diagrams to
generate new ideas and inquiries
Consider multiple alternatives, including those
that might be unlikely or
impossible
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas,
products or processes
Practise flexible thinkingdevelop multiple
opposing, contradictory and
complementary arguments
Apply skills and knowledge in unfamiliar
situations
Make connections between subject groups and
disciplines
Combine knowledge, understanding and skills to
create products or
solutions