College+Ready

= College Readiness = = = What does it mean for a student to be College Ready? (Discuss in your group/partner) = = = = = = = =

= = = = = = =Four Key Dimensions of College Readiness=

= = =Examine the Common Instructional Framework, 21st Century Skills and the Key Cognitive Strategies. Make connections and record your group's connections at your table.=

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 * **Classroom talk - Communication skills - Precision & Accuracy**
 * **Innovative & Creative Thinking - Writing to Learn - Scaffolding - Interpretation - Reasoning**
 * **Collaborative Group work - Relationship Building - Communication Skills - Problem-solving**
 * **Ability to learn & work in teams - collaborative group work, questioning, scaffolding, classroom talk, problem-solving - relationships/social**
 * **Communication skills (umbrella for the rest of the skills) - flexibility/adaptability**

= = = = = = =How will the key cognitive strategies and 21st Century Skills help prepare students to succeed in college?=