Using a Diagram of a Staircase

Competency A: Find and Use Information
Task Group A2: Interpret documents
Level: 3
At this level, learners:
Interpret somewhat complex documents to connect, evaluate, and integrate information

Performance Descriptors

The learner:

• Performs complex searches using multiple search criteria
• Manages unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic) to complete tasks
• Integrates several pieces of information from documents
• Compares or contrasts information between two or more documents
• Uses layout to locate information
• Identifies the purpose and relevance of documents
• Begins to recognize bias in displays, such as graphs
• Makes inferences and draws conclusions from information displays
• Identifies sources, evaluates and integrates information

Task Descriptors

• Scope of task may not be clearly defined
• May involve more than one document
• Uses a somewhat complex format
• Displays many categories of information
• Contains sub-headings or subparts
• Can vary in length
• May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)
• May contain specialized vocabulary
• Documents at this level may contain a paragraph or more of text

Examples:

• Forms
• Tables
• Timelines
• Graphs
• Maps
• Flow charts

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – A2.3

Competency C: Understand and Use Numbers
Task Group C2: Manage time
Level: 3
At this level, learners: Find, integrate, and analyze numerical information to make multi-step calculations using time

Performance Descriptors
The learner:

• Calculates using numbers expressed as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Manages unfamiliar elements (e.g. context, content) to complete tasks
• Makes estimates
• Chooses and performs required operations; makes inferences to identify required operations
• Selects appropriate steps to reach solutions from amongst options
• Identifies a variety of ways to complete tasks
• Finds, integrates, and analyzes numerical information
• Organizes and displays numerical information (e.g. Gantt chart, schedules)
• Uses strategies to check accuracy (e.g. estimating, using a calculator, repeating a calculation, using the reverse operation)

Task Descriptors

• Scope of task may not be clearly defined
• May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. context, content)
• Requires two or more operations; operations must be inferred
• Requires multiple steps to complete
• Has many options to complete; does not have a set procedure
• May involve documents (e.g. tables, schedules)
• May require converting between whole numbers, decimals, fractions, ratios, and percentages

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – C2.3