CAS LEARNING OUTCOMES

Student completion of CAS is based on the achievement of the seven CAS learning outcomes realized through the student’s commitment to his or her CAS programme weekly over a period of 18 months. These learning outcomes articulate what a CAS student is able to do at some point during his or her CAS programme. Through meaningful and purposeful CAS experiences, students develop the necessary skills, attributes and understandings to achieve the seven CAS learning outcomes. 

LO 1 - IDENTIFY OWN STRENGTHS AND DEVELOP AREAS FOR GROWTH 

Students are able to see themselves as individuals with various abilities and skills, of which some are more developed than others.

LO 2 - DEMONSTRATE THAT CHALLENGES HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN, DEVELOPING NEW SKILLS IN THE PROCESS 

A new challenge may be an unfamiliar experience or an extension of an existing one. The newly acquired or developed skills may be shown through experiences that the student has not previously undertaken or through increased expertise in an established area. 

LO 3 - DEMONSTRATE HOW TO INITIATE AND PLAN A CAS EXPERIENCE

Students can articulate the stages from conceiving an idea to executing a plan for a CAS experience or series of CAS experiences. This may be accomplished in collaboration with other participants. Students may show their knowledge and awareness by building on a previous experience, or by launching a new idea or process. 

LO 4 - SHOW COMMITMENT TO AND PERSEVERANCE IN CAS EXPERIENCES 

Students demonstrate regular involvement and active engagement in CAS.

LO 5 - DEMONSTRATE THE SKILLS AND RECOGNIZE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING COLLABORATIVELY

Students are able to identify, demonstrate and critically discuss the benefits and challenges of collaboration gained through CAS experiences. 

LO 6 - DEMONSTRATE ENGAGEMENT WITH ISSUES OF GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE

Students are able to identify and demonstrate their understanding of global issues, make responsible decisions, and take appropriate action in response to the issue either locally, nationally or internationally. 

LO 7 - RECOGNIZE AND CONSIDER THE ETHICS OF CHOICES AND ACTIONS

Students show awareness of the consequences of choices and actions in planning and carrying out CAS experiences.