CASAS Competencies

CASAS competencies 7.1–7.7 focus on goal-setting as well as critical-thinking, problem-solving, and study skills. This collection also includes ways to critically approach media and engage with technology. 

7.1.1 Identify and prioritize personal, educational, and workplace goals

7.1.2 Demonstrate an organized approach to achieving goals

7.1.3 Demonstrate initiative and persistence in accomplishing goals

7.1.4 Establish, maintain, and use a system of personal organization

7.1 Identify or demonstrate effective skills and practices in accomplishing goals

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information 

7.2.2. & 7.2.5 Analyze and evaluate a situation, statement, or process

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process

7.2.6 Generate ideas using various approaches, such as brainstorming

7.2.7 Consider factors involved in making decisions

7.2.8  Demonstrate abstract thinking, such as understanding symbolism and metaphors

7.2 Demonstrate ability to use critical thinking skills

7.3.1 Identify a problem and its possible causes 

7.3.2 Devise and implement a solution to an identified problem

7.3.3 Evaluate the outcome of an implemented solution and suggest modifications

7.3.4 Use problem-solving strategies

7.3 Demonstrate ability to use problem-solving skills

7.4.1 Identify and use effective study strategies 

7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline 

7.4.3 Identify and use strategies for remembering information

7.4.4 Identify, evaluate, and use appropriate informational resources, including the internet 

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

7.4.6 Use an index or table of contents

7.4.7 Identify and use test-taking skills and strategies

7.4.8 Interpret visual representations

7.4.9 Identify personal learning style 

7.4 Demonstrate study skills

7.5.1 Identify personal values, qualities, interests, abilities, and aptitudes

7.5.2 Identify or use strategies to develop a positive attitude and self-image, and self-esteem

7.5.3 Identify or use strategies to cope with negative feedback

7.5.4 Identify sources of stress and resources for stress reduction 

7.5.5 Identify personal, family, and work responsibilities, and ways to accommodate them

7.5.6 Identify or use strategies for communicating more successfully 

7.5.7 Identify constructive ways of dealing with change

7.5 Understand aspects and approaches to effective personal management 

7.6.1 Identify the different forms of media, sources, and purposes of media messages

7.6.2 Interpret literal and indirect media messages and the influence of factors

7.6.3 Distinguish fact from opinion, fiction from non-fiction, and point of view in media messages

7.6.4 Interpret rating systems for media content 

7.6 Demonstrate the ability to view the media critically

7.7.1 Identify common information and communication technology 

7.7.2 Demonstrate basic skills in using a computer, including common software applications 

7.7.3 Demonstrate ability to use the internet 

7.7.4 Demonstrate ability to use email and other messaging systems

7.7.5 Identify safe and responsible use of information and communication technology 

7.7.6 Interpret operating and maintenance procedures for information and communication devices 

7.7 Demonstrate the ability to use information and communication technology

Learning & Thinking Skills