The Challenge

Standards

• [Massachusetts] CH.SEH.05.04 - Describe the effects of leadership skills on the promotion of teamwork
• [Massachusetts] AII.A-APR.C.4 - Prove polynomial identities and use them to describe numerical relationships.
• [Massachusetts] ET4.7 - Predict how changes in federal spending and taxation would affect budget deficits and surpluses and the national debt.
• [Massachusetts] P.V.R.09 - Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. Choose and defend criteria for evaluating artwork.
• [Massachusetts] F-LE.A.2 - Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two input-output pairs (including reading these from a table).

Competencies

• Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
• Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
• Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
• Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.

Learning Partners and Clients