Archives: Glossary Terms
21st Century Skills
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Innovation, Global Awareness, Media Fluency, Analytical Skills, Entrepreneurialism, Curiosity, Effective Speaking, Information Literacy, Leadership, Self-direction, Adaptability
a-g course requirements
University of California approved course entrance requirements. “a” History/Social Science: Two years, including one year of world history, cultures and historical geography and one… Read More
ACT Test
a nationally administered, standardized test offered various times during the year that helps colleges evaluate candidates.
Advisory/Advisor
Research shows that when learners feel connected to their school, they do better academically. One of the ways we achieve this with Middle and… Read More
Authentic Assessment
Authentic assessment refers to assessment that resembles real world tasks. For example, learners doing work real scientists would perform.
Beautiful Work
Resource: Ron Berger, An Ethic of Excellence Building a Culture of Craftsmanship with Students Embracing the process of creating multiple drafts and seeing failure… Read More
BIE (Buck Institute)
A research facility that creates, gathers, and shares high quality project based learning instructional practices and products and provides services to teachers, schools, and… Read More
CCSA (California Charter School Association)
The CCSA advances the charter school movement through state and local advocacy, leadership on accountability, and resources for member schools. http://www.calcharters.org
Charter School
Charter schools are FREE Public Schools overseen by the local school district or county but are free to govern themselves and create their own… Read More
Common Core State Standards
The standards were drafted by experts and teachers from across the country and are designed to ensure learners are prepared for today’s entry-level college… Read More
Daily 5
Word Work: Writing: Read to Self: Foundation for creating independent readers and writers Buddy Reading: Listen to Reading:
Deeper Learning
Allows a learner to take something learned and apply it to another area. Use knowledge to be useful in new situations. There are 3… Read More
Design Thinking
A connection and process between creativity and innovation that requires meaningful solutions in the classroom. Thinking draws upon logic, imagination, intuition, and systemic reasoning,… Read More
Differentiation
A facilitator’s response to a learner’s needs. Facilitators can differentiate through content, process, product, affect, and learning environment according to the learner’s interest, readiness,… Read More
