4Cs Continuums

4Cs

Near Transfer |--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------>Far Transfer

Critical I had an opinion, idea, made I drew on prior knowledge and I considered new ideas or I justified my thinking, I I presented a solution, I concluded using logical
Thinking a judgement or stated a used evidence when choosing concepts in conjunction with analysed the ideas given and reflected on the process I reasoning, addressed
Problem possible solution without any my prior knowledge
a course of actions any actions I did using used and responded to opposing viewpoints and
Solving reasoning evidence from multiple feedback acknowledged any
sources weaknesses
I applied what I know in a I partially transferred what I I successfully transferred and I applied what I know from I analysed how I hypothesised and
familiar context know from one context to applied relevant knowledge one context to another knowledge is influenced theorised about how
another, however, I couldn’t from one context to a new but unrelated context and was by context and justified knowledge can be applied
Transfer of give reasons for how they similar context able to identify my new my application of to a range of
Knowledge linked knowledge to a new disconnected contexts
learning through the process
with guidance context

Collaboration I needed support from my
teacher or peer to begin
researching the information
I needed support to come to
an understanding of the
information
I independently
researched, gathered
information and came to
my own understanding
without support from others
I shared my individual
research and my
understanding to the group
I actively listened to all
other student’ ideas
I compiled additional
relevant information after
hearing/ seeing initial
information from the group
I shared this with the group
members
I synthesised and analysed
the information from all group
members
I shared this with the group
for further discussion
I actively contributed to the
success of the group
outcome by giving critical
feedback to the group
I undertook a self and peer
evaluation process to
identify possible
improvements

Creativity I imitated or restated ideas
without knowing and
understanding what I was
saying or doing
I combined ideas that were I generated and combined
derived from the thinking of some simple ideas that were
others for a particular purpose derived from the thinking of
others for a particular
purpose
I generated and combined
ideas in an original way to
solve a problem or serve a
purpose
I took risks to generate and
combine novel ideas in
original ways to solve a
complex problem or to serve
an important purpose
I implemented courses of
action independently or
collaboratively with other
group members to improve
the outcome.
I used divergent thinking and
took risks to generate and
combine sophisticated ideas
in original ways to solve a
previously unknown problem,
or express an individual voice,
style or vision

Communication I located and recalled I explained content and ideas I comprehended ideas in texts I comprehended ideas in texts I analysed, discussed, I evaluated
information in a text where where the text type and where the text type,visual or and then applied my compared and contrasted complex/implied/inferred
visual or language based text language is familiar to me language is unfamiliar to me understanding complex meaning in a wide range of
is familiar to me ideas/arguments/hypotheses texts or visuals, and critiqued
Interpreting
and information bias and flaws in logic or
critical thinking, using
interpretations to solve
problems in different contexts
 I communicated my content
knowledge
Creating
I listened without contributing
to the discussion/ task
Interacting
● Texts refer to ideas that are organised to communicate and present a message in written, spoken, visual and symbolic forms
I created texts that were
appropriate for the audience
and purpose
I informally presented
information and ideas
effectively to a group
I demonstrated good
audience skills
I created texts using I created text types for
appropriate conventions for a different audiences and
range of text types and purposes across multiple
modes of communication learning areas, clearly
expressing complex ideas or
information
I formally presented I actively listened and
information and ideas developed thoughtful
effectively to a group questions
I engaged an audience I provided and responded
positively, to constructive
feedback
I demonstrated a range of text
types using complex
language or visuals, with
clear ideas and precise
communication
I demonstrated effective use
of formal and informal
communications for range of
purposes
I selected the most effective
communication strategy for
the purpose and audience,
from a wide range of text
types, modes, to flexibly,
creatively present my
understanding of complex
ideas
I used a range of
communication skills to
interact effectively in multiple
settings with diverse groups
and individuals