Assessing Computer Skills

Competency A: Find and Use Information
Task Group A2: Interpret documents
Level: 2
At this level, learners: Interpret simple documents to locate and connect information

Performance Descriptors
The learner:

• Performs limited searches using one or two search criteria
• Extracts information from tables and forms
• Locates information in simple graphs and maps
• Uses layout to locate information
• Makes connections between parts of documents
• Makes low-level inferences
• Begins to identify sources and evaluate information

Task Descriptors

• Scope of task is clearly defined
• Involves one document
• Uses a simple format
• Displays a limited amount of information
• Is typically up to one page in length
• May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)
• Documents at this level may contain a paragraph or more of text

Examples:

• Forms
• Tables
• Simple graphs
• Street maps
• Simple flow charts
• Floor plans

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – A2.2

Competency D: Use Digital Technology
Level: 2
At this level, learners: Perform well-defined, multi-step digital tasks

Performance Descriptors
The learner:

• Selects and follows appropriate steps to complete tasks
• Locates and recognizes functions and commands
• Makes low-level inferences to interpret icons and text
• Begins to identify sources and evaluate information
• Performs simple searches using keywords (e.g. Internet, software help menu)

Task Descriptors

• Scope of task is clearly defined
• May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)
• Requires multiple steps to complete
• Requires the use of a limited range of features and options
• May be completed in more than one way; each way has a set procedure
• Uses a simple format
• Contains text, icons, or both
• Text and icons required to complete tasks are easy to interpret
• May contain distracting information
• Interface offers a variety of options through menus

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – D.2

Competency E: Manage Learning
Level: 1
At this level, learners: Set short-term goals, begin to use limited learning strategies, and begin to monitor own learning

Performance Descriptors for the learner:

• Demonstrates positive attitude to learning
• Accepts positive feedback and constructive criticism
• Recognizes and expresses when one does not know something
• Accepts new learning challenges
• Willing to work independently
• Takes responsibility for learning
• Takes initiative
• Takes risks in learning situations
• Manages time (e.g. makes realistic estimates about time, meets deadlines, completes activities and tasks in a logical order)
• Attends class regularly and punctually
• Checks accuracy of work

Goal Setting:
The learner:

• Sets short-term goals
• Identifies steps required to achieve goals
• Begins to monitor progress towards achieving goals
• Begins to identify barriers to achieving goals

Learning Strategies:
The learner:

• Begins to use a limited number of learning strategies (e.g. follows instructions, takes literal notes, highlights or underlines key information, uses a calendar or agenda)
• Begins to identify ways to remember information and reinforce learning (e.g. reviewing notes)
• Creates “to do” lists to keep organized

Monitoring Learning:
The learner:

• Begins to monitor own learning
• Identifies preferred learning style
• Identifies one source of information (e.g. text, document, classmate, co-worker) to complete tasks
• Uses feedback to improve performance

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – E.1