Information Fluency Curriculum
Skills Matrix
February 2007

Matrix Definitions

I=Introduce – to provide with beginning knowledge or first experience.

• Assumes learner knows very little or nothing about this topic/skill.
• Assumes the learner needs to start from scratch with this topic/skill.
• Assumes the learner is unfamiliar with the vocabulary of this topic/skill.

D= Develop – to become more complex and intricate, to add details and fullness.

• Assumes that student has basic knowledge of this topic/skill.
• Assumes that the learner requires continued instruction on this topic.
  

E=Expand – to become greater in size, quantity or scope.

• Assumes that student is proficient at this topic/skill and is ready to be move to a more complex level.
• Assumes students are ready to learn more sophisticated language associated with this topic/skill.

A=Apply – to put into action

• Assumes student is very knowledgeable on this topic/skill and can perform independently.
• Assumes the learner could explain/teach this topic/skill to others.

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