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Habits of Mind Self- Assessment
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I Dtwkiag •hour Dtaking· Mosrofrhe Frequently Sometime., Not Yet

Work with a plan, talk to yourself time

I can describe my previous learning and plan my learning to build upon it.
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I can identify the areas of my learning that I need to develop.

I can describe the new learning that I will be doing.

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2. Bicmaiuiug Qpcu io Coutiu11011s I,camiug· Most of the Frequently Sometimes Not Yet
life-long learning, self-evaluating time

Leaming is very important to me. /

I am always looking to improve myself, and the learning that I am doing.
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I see learning as an ongoing challenge throughout my life. \/

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3. Ibiokiag Flc1ihly:
Open mind, man_y answers time

I understand that there are different points of view on any one issue.

I can put myself in the position of others to understand their point of view.
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When I encounter a problem in my learning and work, I can think of
different ways of progressing. /
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4. Pmistiug·
Never give up, persevere, focus time

I work at a task until it is finished.

Those around me do not easily distract me.

If something isn't working, I don't just give up, I think about different ways
of solving the problem.
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Most ofthe Frequently Sometimes
laugh at yourself, funny side.
time

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I can sec tilt funny sid.e of things that don't go as planned. I crm laugh at
myself.

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I enjoy a good laugh in relationships and at work:.

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I don' t laugh at other people (at someone else's expense); I laugh with
them .

6. Striving for AccunQ::

check it, quality control Most of the Frequemly Sometimes Not Yet
time
I check that my infonnation is accurate.

I regularly review my plan to ensure the work: I am completing matches

what has been planned.

I check and revise to ensure my writing and math are clear and accurate.

7. Listening with l!uderstauding and Empath)'.:

caring, attentive respect Most of the Frequently Sometimes Not Yet
time
I can listen to others without interrupting them. L

I listen to others and value their ideas.

I listen to others and then contribute my thoughts and ideas. ~L

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8. Gathering Data thto11gh all the Senses·

Most ofthe Frequently Sometimes
sensing, sensitive, feeling Not Yet
time

I like to get actively involved in what is going on around me, regardless of

the activity.

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I learn in many different ways.

9. Ihiuking and Communil:ating with Clari!:): and fm:ision· Most ofthe Frequently Sometimes Nor Yet
be correct
time

I can give reasons for liking/disliking such things as works of art.

 I can give reason, for agreeing,' disagreeing with a variety of opinions.

When I communicate my thinking and learning to olh.ers, I do it clearly and

without hesitation.
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I0. Jbioklog lntcn!cpcodcaU)' Mo.,tofthe Frequently SometimeJ Not Yet

co-operate, collaborate, teamwork time

I help with tasks that the group needs to pcrfonn.

I IL<;ten to others when working in groups.

I am happy to share my ideas with a group.

I accept that when working in groups, others may not always agree with what
I have to say.

I I . Ca:atiog. 1m1gioiog, aod 1oooiatiog· Most ofthe Frequently Sometimes Not Yet
imagining, innovative, productive time

I am willing to try different approaches when I am learning something new.

I can imagine the possibilities with my learning. ,(

l can see how learning changes the way I think about things happening
around me.

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12. Bcspoodiog »:itb Woodccmcot aod A»:c:
passionate, wondrous, surprise time

I often see the beauty in the things around me, and I am comfortable
describing it as such.

I like to stop and wonder about nature, and about things that are happening
around me.

I enjoy finding things out and learning.

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13. Appl)'.iag Pail b::noJr:lalge to !Sm Sil1111ioas:
time
prior knowledge

I can see how my new learning builds upon my previous learning

experiences.

I think about my previous teaming experiences when planning new learning

plans.

I think about my previous learning and how this affects my new learning.
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14. Questioning and Pasing Problems: Most of the
interested, curious time

I can ask questions to seek understanding of what I don't know.

I enjoy discovering what I need to find out more about and planning new
learning around this. /
I look for different points of view or alternative answers to the questions I
have posed. /
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15. Managing Tmp•dsivity:
Plan, think before you act time

I develop a plan before I start work and I see the importance of this.

I spend time thinking about ways of improving my learning plans.

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I refer to my plan often, and follow what I have planned to do.

I accept suggestions/negotiations to improve my learning plans and my

work.

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16. laking Bespansihle Risks;
challenge, exploration, adventuresome
time

I try out new things/learning, even when those around me are not willing to
do the same.
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New challenges are what I look for in my learning.
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I like to share my learning with those around me.