<p> Life Skills 2014-2015</p><p>MYP Approaches To Learning (ATLs) Delegate and share responsibility for decision-making Help others to succeed Collaboration Skills Take responsibility for one’s own actions Manage and resolve conflict and work collaboratively in teams Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas Plan for short- and long-term assignments; meet deadlines Create plans to prepare for summative assessments Organizational Skills Bring necessary equipment and supplies to class Keep an organized and logical system of information files/notebooks Practice focus and concentration Affective Skills Practice strategies to overcome impulsiveness and anger Demonstrate Persistence and Perseverance Communication Give and receive meaningful feedback Skills Take effective notes in class</p><p>Excerpt from IB Principles to Practice: ATL skills empower students to succeed in meeting the challenging objectives of MYP subject groups and prepare them for further success in rigorous academic programs like the IB Diploma Program and the IB Career Related Certification. Ultimately, ATL skills help to prepare students for responsible participation in local and global communities.</p><p>Teachers will identify the level at which students are demonstrating skills within the classroom environment. Descriptors that will be provided include: Rarely, Sometimes, Often.</p>