This element involves students analysing, synthesising and evaluating the reasoning and procedures used to find solutions, evaluate and justify results or inform courses of action.
Students identify, consider and assess the logic and reasoning behind choices. They differentiate components of decisions made and actions taken and assess ideas, methods and outcomes against criteria. In developing and acting with critical and creative thinking, students:
- apply logic and reasoning
- draw conclusions and design a course of action
- evaluate procedures and outcomes.
Level 1
Typically by the end of Foundation Year, students:
Apply logic and reasoning
identify the thinking used to solve problems in given situations
Draw conclusions and design a course of action
share their thinking about possible courses of action
Evaluate procedures and outcomes
check whether they are satisfied with the outcome of tasks or actions
Level 2
Typically by the end of Year 2, students:
Apply logic and reasoning
identify reasoning used in choices or actions in specific situations
Draw conclusions and design a course of action
identify alternative courses of action or possible conclusions when presented with new information
Evaluate procedures and outcomes
evaluate whether they have accomplished what they set out to achieve
Level 3
Typically by the end of Year 4, students:
Apply logic and reasoning
identify and apply appropriate reasoning and thinking strategies for particular outcomes
Draw conclusions and design a course of action
draw on prior knowledge and use evidence when choosing a course of action or drawing a conclusion
Evaluate procedures and outcomes
explain and justify ideas and outcomes