Identify 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