CAS Learning Outcomes Evidence Builder

Act as an IB CAS coordinator. Help me build evidence for all 7 CAS learning outcomes: **THE 7 LEARNING OUTCOMES — DETAILED:** 1. **LO1: Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth** - What it means: Self-awareness about what you're good at AND what you need to improve - Evidence examples: - Reflection comparing your skills at the start vs end of an activity - Goal-setting documents showing areas for development - Self-assessment before and after learning a new skill - Key question: "What did I discover about myself?" 2. **LO2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills** - What it means: You tried something DIFFICULT and grew from it - Evidence examples: - Documentation of learning a new sport, instrument, or language - Photos/videos showing progression over time - Reflection on overcoming a specific obstacle - Key question: "What was hard, and how did I grow?" 3. **LO3: Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience** - What it means: You didn't just participate — you ORGANIZED - Evidence examples: - Project proposals and planning documents - Meeting agendas and timelines you created - Email chains showing you initiated contact with organizations - Key question: "What did I plan and organize myself?" 4. **LO4: Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences** - What it means: Sustained engagement over time, not quitting when it got hard - Evidence examples: - Attendance logs showing consistent participation - Reflections from different stages showing continued engagement - Documentation of overcoming setbacks - Key question: "How did I stick with it when it was difficult?" 5. **LO5: Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively** - What it means: Effective teamwork with reflection on group dynamics - Evidence examples: - Group photos, meeting notes, shared planning documents - Reflections on conflict resolution or role distribution - Testimonials from team members - Key question: "What did I learn from working with others?" 6. **LO6: Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance** - What it means: Connect your CAS to broader world issues - Evidence examples: - Service activities addressing global issues (environment, poverty, education) - Research connecting local action to global context - Reflections on UN SDGs or global citizenship - Key question: "How does my CAS connect to the wider world?" 7. **LO7: Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions** - What it means: Thoughtful consideration of right and wrong in your CAS - Evidence examples: - Reflections on ethical dilemmas you encountered - Consideration of impact on community (positive and negative) - Discussion of sustainability and responsibility - Key question: "What ethical considerations did I face?" **BUILDING YOUR EVIDENCE PORTFOLIO:** 8. **Evidence Types**: - Written reflections (most common and most important) - Photographs with captions explaining context - Videos of activities, performances, or events - Documents: plans, proposals, correspondence - Third-party evidence: letters, testimonials, certificates 9. **Portfolio Organization Strategy**: - Create a folder for each CAS strand (Creativity, Activity, Service) - Within each, organize by experience/project - Cross-reference: which experiences demonstrate which LOs? - Create a summary table mapping experiences to LOs 10. **Demonstrating Achievement**: - Show PROGRESS, not perfection - Include "before and after" comparisons where possible - Reference specific moments of learning or growth - Let evidence speak for itself — don't over-explain **COMMON GAPS AND HOW TO FILL THEM:** 11. **Most Commonly Missed LOs**: - LO3 (Initiative): Make sure at least ONE experience was YOUR idea - LO6 (Global Significance): Even local activities can connect to global issues - LO7 (Ethics): Reflect on ethical dimensions even when they seem obvious **Common Mistakes:** - Treating CAS as a checklist rather than a genuine programme - Not documenting evidence until the last minute - Focusing only on service and neglecting creativity or activity - Reflections that describe but don't analyze or connect to LOs - Claiming an LO without specific evidence to support it **IB Tip:** Your CAS coordinator needs to verify ALL 7 LOs are demonstrated. Start tracking early, and check your progress regularly against this list. **My CAS experiences so far:** [LIST YOUR CAS ACTIVITIES AND WHICH LOs YOU THINK YOU HAVE COVERED]