Econ. Reflection Proficiency Scale.pptx

Open Ended

How can reflecting on your financial decisions help you grow as a thinker in economics?

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According to the Reflection Scale, a student who can recall and describe basic economic concepts but struggles to connect them to real-life situations is most likely at level

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the Reflection Scale in the context of learning economics?

• To assign grades based on test scores

• To track how deeply students understand and apply economic concepts

• To compare students' performance with each other

• To determine eligibility for advanced classes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are characteristics of a Level 3 (Mastery) reflection?

• Making deep connections to multiple perspectives and real-life impact

• Describing major ideas with surface-level connections

• Understanding material well, explaining it clearly, and making thoughtful personal connections

• Only summarizing what was learned without personal reflection

Multiple Choice

According to the Reflection Scale, what distinguishes a Level 4 (Extending) reflection from a Level 3 (Mastery) reflection?

• Level 4 focuses on memorizing facts, while Level 3 connects to personal life.

• Level 4 involves deeper connections, multiple perspectives, and real-life applications, while Level 3 shows clear understanding and some personal connections.

• Level 4 is about basic recall, while Level 3 is about advanced analysis.

• Level 4 and Level 3 are essentially the same.

Open Ended

Describe how a student might demonstrate a Level 2 (Developing) reflection according to the Reflection Scale.

Multiple Choice

At which level of the Reflection Scale would a student most likely write: "We talked about saving money. I want to save, but I don’t really understand how yet."?

• Level 1: Beginning

• Level 2: Developing

• Level 3: Mastery

• Level 4: Extending

Fill in the Blanks

If no reflection is submitted, it means there’s no evidence of

or effort.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to improve your reflections in Economics class?

• Think deeper about how money, resources, and decisions affect people’s lives.

• Connect what you’re learning to your personal habits, family, community, or future.

• Ignore your struggles and avoid being honest in your reflections.

• Ask yourself what you are giving up when making a choice and who benefits or loses from the system.

Multiple Choice

According to the slides, which of the following are benefits of reflecting daily?

• Building real-life skills like saving and budgeting

• Understanding how the economy affects you and others

• Reaching Level 4 with consistent practice

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain how daily reflections can help you improve your financial decision-making skills.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of reflecting in economics class?

• It helps you see how economic systems affect your life.

• It only teaches you facts about history.

• It focuses only on memorizing vocabulary.

• It ignores real-world decisions.

Open Ended

How does reflecting on economic concepts help you make better real-world decisions?