According the Ontario Achievement Charts, Application is characterized by the use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts.
Students are assessed based on: -application of knowledge and skills (e.g., concepts, strategies, processes) in familiar contexts -transfer of knowledge and skills (e.g., concepts, strategies, processes) to new contexts -making connections within and between various contexts (e.g., between the text and personal knowledge or experience, other texts, and the world outside the school; between disciplines) This publication is available on the Ministry of Education’s website, at http://www.edu.gov.on.ca. pages 17-18 |