The Ontario report card learning skills section is designed to outline the 6 main learning skills that students need to achieve in school, and later in life.  The following are sample behaviours which are designed to help identify strengths and support growth of those learning skills and work habits.

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The learning skills follow under the following headings:

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Responsibility 
· fulfills commitments in learning environments; 
· completes and submits class work, homework,  and assignments according to agreed upon  timelines; and  manages his/her behaviour. 

 

Independent Work 
· monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks and meet goals; 
· uses class time appropriately to complete tasks; 
· and follows instructions with minimal supervision. 

Collaboration 
· accepts various roles and an equitable share of the work within a group; 
· responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values, and traditions of others; 
· builds healthy peer relationships; 
· works with others to resolves conflicts and builds consensus to achieve group goals; 
· and shares information, resources, and expertise to solve problems and make decisions.

 

Organization 
· creates and follows a plan to complete work and tasks; 
· establishes priorities and manages time to achieve goals; and 
· gathers, evaluates and uses information, technology and resources to complete tasks. 

Initiative 
· acts upon new ideas and opportunities for learning; 
· demonstrates a willingness to take risks; 
· demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning; 
· approaches new tasks with a positive attitude; 
· and recognizes and advocates appropriately for the rights of self and others. 

Self-Regulation 
· sets his/her individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them; 
· seeks assistance when needed; 
· assesses and reflects critically on her/his strengths, needs and interests; 
· identifies learning opportunities, choices, and strategies to meet personal needs and achieve goals; 
· and perseveres when facing challenges.