Novice o I do not understand. o My thinking is incorrect. o I do not attempt the assignment. o My explanations do not make sense. o HELP!!!

Apprentice o Working hard, but… o My ideas are only partially correct. o I attempt to explain my thinking, but there are gaps in my understanding. o My writing lacks clarity.

Practitioner o Good job!! o My thoughts and explanations are clear. o I understand. o I still need to stretch myself. I am not yet applying my thinking in new and different ways.

Expert o WOW!!! o I understand deeply and explained my thinking in an exceptional manner. o I am applying my thinking in new and different ways.