EIGHTH GRADE INFORMATION LITERACY STANDARDS

 

CH   1.32   The student accesses information efficiently and effectively.   Grades 6-8

M.  Recognizes and explains the differences between accurate and inaccurate information and complete and incomplete information for intelligent decision making

P.  Develops and uses strategies for locating information, revises plans for accessing information for a range of needs and situations

 CH   1.33   The student evaluates information critically and competently.             Grades 3-12

C.   Compares and contrasts sources related to a topic to determine which are more accurate, relevant, and comprehensive

D.  Explains the differences among fact, opinion, point of view, and identifies them in various information sources

F.  Explains why inaccurate and misleading information can lead to faulty conclusions

 CH  1.34   The student uses information accurately and creatively.        Grades 3-8

E.  Integrates new information into one’s own knowledge

F. Draws conclusions by combining new information and ideas with one’s own knowledge

G. Applies information in critical thinking and problem solving across all disciplines

 CH  1.35   The student becomes an independent learner through information literacy and the pursuit of information related to personal interests.                               Grades 6-8

C.  Seeks information related to personal interests and well-being, including career interests, community involvement, health matters, and recreational pursuits

D. Creates and evaluates information products and solutions related to personal interests

CH   1.36   The student appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information as a means to becoming an independent learner.                   Grades 6-12

I.  Derives meaning from information presented creatively in a variety of genres and media formats, and makes connections

 CH   1. 37   The student strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation. Grades 6-8           

C. Assesses and retraces the steps taken to find information and explains what was most useful for resolving an information problem or question

D.  Devises strategies for revising, improving, and updating self-generated knowledge

CH   1.38   The student contributes positively to the learning community and to  society, recognizing the importance of information to a democratic society. Grades 6-12

E. Seeks information from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines and cultures, evaluating their usefulness for resolving an information problem or question

F. Respects the principle of equitable access to information as indicated by a willingness to return materials on time and share access to resources

 CH   1.39   The student practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.                      Grades 6-12

D.  Defines, respects and practices the principles of intellectual freedom

E.  Respects the ideas of others

F. Respects intellectual property rights by avoiding plagiarism, citing sources properly, making copies and incorporating text and images appropriately when creating information products

CH   1.40    The student participates effectively in groups for the purpose of pursuing

 and generating information.                            Grades 6-12

E.  Shares knowledge and information with others and shows a willingness to help move a group to consensus

F.  Respects the ideas and backgrounds of others, and acknowledges their contributions through a willingness to organize and integrate the contributions of all of the members of the group into information products