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At Transcend, we believe your Graduate Aims should prepare all learners to thrive in and transform the world.

Based on our work with schools and research on a variety of topics such as how people best learn and current global trends, we’ve established three areas of focus that we believe a strong set of Graduate Aims should span.

What Kinds of Graduate Aims SHould We Focus on?

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Intellectual Prowess

The knowledge and skills needed to understand, analyze, and apply ideas and information from various disciplines and cultures.

What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
Artistic Knowledge & Skills Knowledge and skills specific to the study and practice of visual and performing arts.	Dance Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of the Artistic Process Music Knowledge & Skills Theatre and Drama Knowledge & Skills Visual Arts Knowledge & Skills
Cognitive Thinking Skills Higher-order thinking skills that can be applied across disciplines and settings to solve problems, generate ideas, formulate arguments, and take action.	Critical thinking Problem solving Systems thinking Creativity
Computing Knowledge & Skills The knowledge of how computers and technological tools operate as well as the skills to enable them to complete tasks more efficiently.	AI Literacy Computational Thinking Graphic Design Keyboarding Programming Knowledge & Skills

How This Might be Measured:

Formative and Summative Standards-based Assessments (E.g. MAP, state-assessments)
Projects or Performance Tasks

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What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
Language Arts & Literacy Knowledge and skills specific to language acquisition, including reading and writing.	Fluency Phonics Reading Comprehension Translation & Interpretation Skills Vocabulary Writing
Mathematical Knowledge & Skills Knowledge and skills required to master mathematical learning such as counting, operations, and reasoning across time and space.	Algebraic Knowledge & Skills Geometry Knowledge & Skills Numeracy or Quantitative Literacy Statistics & Probability Knowledge
Natural Sciences Knowledge & Skills Knowledge and skills specific to the study of the physical world.	Data Collection Skills & Tools Developing & Using Models Investigation & Experimentation Skills Knowledge of the Natural Sciences
Social Sciences Knowledge & Skills Knowledge and skills specific to learning about societies and social patterns.	Advanced Literacy Skills Disciplinary Concepts In The Social Sciences Research and Analysis Social Science Inquiry

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Wayfinding

The ability and assets needed to plan for, manage, and follow through on key decisions about one’s life path.

What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
Civic & Social Engagement Skills and mindsets to promote the quality of life in one’s community.	Civic Identity Digital Citizenship Environmental Literacy Ethical Mindset Global Awareness
Learning Strategies & Habits Skills and mindsets that support managing one’s learning process effectively.	Adaptability Decision Making Goal Setting Help Seeking Planning Self-Direction

How This Might be Measured:

Postsecondary success metrics (e.g. College success, Professional Certifications, etc)
Formative and Summative Standards-based Assessments
Projects or Performance Tasks
Student Self-Report Survey
Teacher and/or family self-report survey

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What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
Postsecondary Knowledge & Assets Knowledge and resources that support one in identifying and pursuing a life path, making the most of opportunities, and navigating uncertainties along the way.	Career Knowledge & Skills Concrete Next Steps College Credits Industry Certificates & Licenses Knowledge of Postsecondary Landscape Social Capital
Practical Life Skills Skills used outside of one’s academic life or career that contribute to health, happiness, and sustainability.	Financial literacy Media literacy Technology literacy

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Well-Being

The beliefs and behaviors that support one’s mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
Healthy Habits Knowledge, skills, and resources that support a healthy quality of life and enable getting the most out of one’s body and mind during daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress.	Exercise Habits Nutrition Habits Mindfulness Self Management Stress Management
Integrated Identity Understanding of who one is that is constructive, remains consistent across different contexts, and serves as a guide for making choices and engaging with the world.	Self Awareness Self Efficacy Sense of Purpose

How This Might be Measured:

Student Self-Report Survey (E.g. ACT, Tessera, SEL-C, Developmental Assets profile)
Teacher and/or family self-report survey (E.g Devereaux, Panorama)

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What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
Positive Mindsets Skills and mindsets that support making the most of time, energy, and circumstances in order to grow and thrive.	Courage Curiosity Gratitude Growth Mindset Hope Perseverance
Relationship Skills�Skills and mindsets enable establishing and maintaining healthy and rewarding relationships with various individuals and groups.	Collaboration Communication Empathy Kindness Leadership Perspective Taking

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At Transcend, we believe your Graduate Aims should prepare all learners to thrive in and transform the world.

What Kinds of Graduate Aims SHould We Focus on?

©Transcend Inc, 2022

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Intellectual Prowess

The knowledge and skills needed to understand, analyze, and apply ideas and information from various disciplines and cultures.

What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
Artistic Knowledge & Skills Knowledge and skills specific to the study and practice of visual and performing arts.	Dance Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of the Artistic Process Music Knowledge & Skills Theatre and Drama Knowledge & Skills Visual Arts Knowledge & Skills
Cognitive Thinking Skills Higher-order thinking skills that can be applied across disciplines and settings to solve problems, generate ideas, formulate arguments, and take action.	Critical thinking Problem solving Systems thinking Creativity
Computer Science & AI Knowledge & Skills The knowledge of how computers and technological tools operate as well as the skills to enable them to complete tasks more efficiently.	AI Literacy Computational Thinking Graphic Design Keyboarding Programming Knowledge & Skills

How This Might be Measured:

Formative and Summative Standards-based Assessments (E.g. MAP, state-assessments)
Projects or Performance Tasks

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What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
English Language Arts Knowledge & Skills Knowledge and skills specific to language acquisition, including reading and writing.	Fluency Phonics Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Writing
Mathematical Knowledge & Skills Knowledge and skills required to master mathematical learning such as counting, operations, and reasoning across time and space.	Algebraic Knowledge & Skills Geometry Knowledge & Skills Numeracy or Quantitative Literacy Statistics & Probability Knowledge
Natural Sciences Knowledge & Skills Knowledge and skills specific to the study of the physical world.	Data Collection Skills & Tools Developing & Using Models Investigation & Experimentation Skills Knowledge of the Natural Sciences
Social Sciences & Civics Knowledge & Skills Knowledge and skills specific to learning about societies and social patterns.	Advanced Literacy Skills Disciplinary Concepts In The Social Sciences Research and Analysis Social Science Inquiry
World Languages Communicating across languages and cultures with empathy, understanding, and authenticity.	Fluency Phonics Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Writing Cultural Understanding

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Wayfinding

The ability and assets needed to plan for, manage, and follow through on key decisions about one’s life path.

What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
Learning Strategies & Habits Skills and mindsets that support managing one’s learning process effectively.	Adaptability Decision Making Goal Setting Help Seeking Planning Self-Direction
Postsecondary Knowledge & Assets Knowledge and resources that support one in identifying and pursuing a life path, making the most of opportunities, and navigating uncertainties along the way.	Career Knowledge & Skills Concrete Next Steps College Credits Industry Certificates & Licenses Knowledge of Postsecondary �Landscape Social Capital
Practical Life Skills Skills used outside of one’s academic life or career that contribute to health, happiness, and sustainability.	Financial literacy Media literacy Technology literacy

How This Might be Measured:

Postsecondary success metrics (e.g. College success, Professional Certifications, etc)
Formative and Summative Standards-based Assessments
Projects or Performance Tasks
Student Self-Report Survey
Teacher and/or family self-report survey

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Well-Being

The beliefs and behaviors that support one’s mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
Healthy Habits Knowledge, skills, and resources that support a healthy quality of life and enable getting the most out of one’s body and mind during daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress.	Exercise Habits Nutrition Habits Mindfulness Self Management Stress Management
Integrated Identity Understanding of who one is that is constructive, remains consistent across different contexts, and serves as a guide for making choices and engaging with the world.	Self Awareness Self Efficacy Sense of Purpose

How This Might be Measured:

Student Self-Report Survey (E.g. ACT, Tessera, SEL-C, Developmental Assets profile)
Teacher and/or family self-report survey (E.g Devereaux, Panorama)

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What this Entails	Related Knowledge, Skills & Mindsets
Positive Mindsets Skills and mindsets that support making the most of time, energy, and circumstances in order to grow and thrive.	Courage Curiosity Gratitude Growth Mindset Hope Perseverance
Relationship Skills�Skills and mindsets enable establishing and maintaining healthy and rewarding relationships with various individuals and groups.	Collaboration Communication Empathy Kindness Leadership Perspective Taking

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