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K–12 Standards

Employability Skills: Grades K, 1, 2
Other Iowa 21st Century Skills sets
Financial Literacy: Grades K, 1, 2
Health Literacy: Grades K, 1, 2
Technology Literacy: Grades K, 1, 2
Employability Skills: Grades 3, 4, 5
Financial Literacy: Grades 3, 4, 5
Health Literacy: Grades 3, 4, 5
Technology Literacy: Grades 3, 4, 5
Employability Skills: Grades 6, 7, 8
Financial Literacy: Grades 6, 7, 8
Health Literacy: Grades 6, 7, 8
Technology Literacy: Grades 6, 7, 8
Employability Skills: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Financial Literacy: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Health Literacy: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Technology Literacy: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Communicate and work appropriately with others to complete tasks.

Work appropriately and productively with others.
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  Set goals.
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  Demonstrate good listening skills.
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  Share thoughts and ideas with others.
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  Work positively and effectively with others.
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  Exhibit appropriate behavior in various situations.
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  Identify behaviors that cause conflict.
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  Exhibit positive self-concept.
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  Describe the concept of community.
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  Respect others.
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  Cooperate with others.
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  Acknowledge own and other's good efforts.
Use different perspectives to increase innovation and the quality of work.
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  Generate ideas with assistance.
2. •
  Are aware of others' feelings and opinions.
3. •
  Appropriately accept constructive feedback.
Use all the appropriate principles of communication effectively.
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  Listen to others.
2. •
  Ask appropriate questions.
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  Read, understand and create information in a variety of forms.
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  Follow directions.
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  Use technology to communicate.
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  Use various channels of communication.
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  Express ideas.

Recognize different roles and responsibilities and is open to change.

Adapt to varied roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
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  Work independently.
2. •
  Work with others.
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  Understand mistakes are not wrong/bad.
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  Complete tasks and activities.
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  Follow predetermined stages/steps needed to complete an activity or task.
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  With teacher guidance, collaboratively generate strategies to improve an activity or task.
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  Listen attentively.
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  Respect others ideas.
9. •
  Accept and respect others.
Work effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities.
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  Become aware that change occurs.
2. •
  Adapt to change with minimal guidance.
3. •
  Adjust to changes in structured environment.
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  Understand pressure exists.
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  Work toward conflict resolution.
Demonstrate appropriate risk-taking.
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  Are open to consider new ideas or alternative ways to complete tasks.
2. •
  Work to achieve goals.
3. •
  Understand the purpose of "what if" questions.
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  Share ideas with an open mind.
5. •
  Support others' suggestions.

Learn leadership skills and demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and social responsibility.

Use interpersonal skills to influence and guide others toward a goal.
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  Compliment others' work.
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  Initiate positive interactions with classmates.
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  Identify the concept of goal.
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  Use appropriate group communication skills.
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  Listen to others.
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  Accept constructive suggestions in a positive way.
Leverage the strengths of others to accomplish a common goal.
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  Communicate ideas and thoughts.
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  Share tasks necessary to complete a group task.
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  Understand others may have different ideas and opinions.
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  Understand the concept of compromise.
Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.
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  Understand taking responsibility for own actions.
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  Understand the importance of telling the truth.
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  Understand the concepts of character and core values.
Demonstrate mental, physical, and emotional preparedness to accomplish the task.
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  Understand the concept of being organized.
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  Stay on task until the task is completed.

Develop initiative and demonstrate self-direction in activities.

Perform work without oversight.
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  Ask questions to clarify and accomplish a task.
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  Understand how to follow sequential steps to complete a task.
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  Learn that incomplete work is not acceptable.
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  Understand the importance of self-confidence.
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  Identify resources and how to access them.
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  Learn to formulate solutions.
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  Understand the importance of commitment to self and group.
Use time efficiently to manage workload.
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  Follow logical steps.
2. •
  Follow a provided timeline.
3. •
  With guidance, prioritize steps in proper order.
Assess mastery of skills.
1. •
  Identifies the task
2. •
  Becomes aware of skills needed to complete the task
3. •
  Shares knowledge
Set and achieve high standards and goals.
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  Understand what a goal is.
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  Articulate a personal goal.
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  Engage in guided activities to improve skills that are relative to goals.
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  Are aware of the concept of core values.
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  Determine rate of progress toward goals.
Engage in effective problem solving process.
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  Become aware of the connections between the classroom and the world around them.
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  Become aware of resources and partners that may be useful in solving problems.
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  Practice problem solving techniques.
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  Generate potential solutions to the problem.
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  Implement solution.

Work productively and are accountable for their actions.

Deliver quality job performance on time.
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  Recognize quality work.
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  Demonstrate a sense of timeliness.
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  Stay on task until work is completed.
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  Understand concept of ethical behavior in producing work.
Demonstrate accountability for individual performance.
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  Are punctual in daily activities.
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  Seek help only when appropriate.
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  Stay on task when completing work.
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  Correct errors when directed.
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  Learn from mistakes.
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  Understand concept of individual and group roles.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 1, Grade 2, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?: 2010
Where can I read the official document?: Iowa Core 21st Century Skills - Employability Skills

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