Proficiencies

Business Department
Proficiencies
Business Dept Proficiency Scale

Business Concepts
Students can comprehend and demonstrate the basic concepts presented within the Business Curriculum.

Career and College Readiness
Students can identify their career interests and what steps are necessary to further their education at the post-secondary level and/or the world of work.

Effective Communication Skills Students can present ideas coherently with a clear or creative sequence whether writing or speaking while demonstrating a command of the conventions of standard English spelling, grammar, and usage.

Financial Literacy Students can solve financial problems correctly and precisely with a logical progression of steps with a detailed explanation of those steps when applicable.

Soft Skills Students can demonstrate the necessary interpersonal skills to solve problems, communicate and collaborate effectively, and utilize leadership skills to take initiative and responsibility for their personal decisions and actions.

Technology Applications Students can use technology as a tool to solve problems and present material while practicing responsible digital citizenship.

21st Century
Transferable Skills

Attitude & Effort Transferable Skills

Clear and Effective Communication ¨ Demonstrate organized and
purposeful communication
¨ Integrate information gathered
from active speaking and listening.
¨ Collaborate and effectively and r
respectfully

Self-Direction

¨ Demonstrate initiative and
responsibility for learning

¨ Complete assignments in a timely
manner.

¨ Demonstrate flexibility with
learning and persevere in
challenging situations.

Responsible and Involved
Citizenship

¨ Take responsibility for personal
decisions and actions

¨ Working collaboratively with
others.

¨ Use technology and digital media
responsibly.

¨ Critical Thinking

¨ Problem Solving

¨ Communication

¨ Collaboration

¨ Creativity

¨ Self-Directed Learning

¨ Information & Media Literacy

¨ Accountability & Adaptability

¨ Social Responsibility

21st Century Content Areas

¨ Global Awareness

¨ Civic Engagement

¨ Business, Financial, &

Economic & Literacy

COMMON CORE SKILLS SUPPORTED BY

THE BUSINESS CLASSES:

¨ Language Arts and Math Skills

¨ Information Technology

¨ Financial literacy

¨ Leadership

¨ Communication

¨ Collaboration

¨ Teamwork

¨ Problem-solving

¨ Entrepreneurship

¨ Personal Career Development