The core competencies are foundational and evident in all areas of learning. When teachers
focus on developing the skills and processes outlined in the curricular competencies of a
specific area of study, they are developing the core competencies within that area of learning. Through connections between the core competencies and learning experiences, students set goals and take increased responsibility for their learning. This process of connecting nurtures student ownership and voice. Students, teachers and schools have flexibility in the format of the core competency self-assessments.

Requirements

​Teachers may reference Personal and Social Competencies for guidance as needed 
K to 7 Only
  • Throughout the year, students make connections to the core competencies and their learning experiences
  • During the first few months leading up to the Mid-Year Written Learning Update, students select evidence of learning, and reflect on, their core competency development of each core competency (Communication, Thinking, and Social & Personal)
  • At the end of the school year, students summarize and reflect on their growth and development of the core competencies (Communication, Thinking, and Social & Personal)
  • The student self-assessment comments or the date of completion and where parents can locate the reflection/evidence of learning must be included on the Mid-Year Written Learning Update and the Summary of Learning 
8 and 9 only
  • Throughout the year, students make connections to all three categories of core competencies and their learning experiences
  • Formal documentation of students’ reflections occur in the first and second semesters 
  • The Summary of Learning for each semester must indicate where/when the core competency reflections were completed or sent out or have the student self-assessment comments entered in

Format Options

Some examples include, but are not limited to:
  • Written summary
  • Portfolio review
  • Self-assessment transcribed by the teacher
  • Mind Map or graphic organizer of student’s strengths and goals
  • Video of a teacher and student interview
  • Student-created video outlining assessment of the core competencies​
For more information, prompts or templates, please visit Core Competencies.