dentify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions. Select / design and apply appropriate methods/techniques Present and communicate appropriate findings. Demonstrate convergent /lateral / creative thinking Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions Take Responsibility for managing and organising activities Conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified The validity of results has been evaluated using defined criteria Self-criticism of approach has taken place Realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success Autonomy/independence has been demonstrated Substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised Activities have been managed The unforeseen has been accommodated The importance of interdependence has been recognised and achieved Ideas have been generated and decisions taken Self-evaluation has taken place Convergent and lateral thinking have been applied Problems have been solved Innovation and creative thought have been applied Receptiveness to new ideas is evident Effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar contexts
