DECISION MAKING-MidPoint i

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Name __________________________

Skill - Decision Making Assessment Criteria

❏ Accurately apply concepts learned in class

I can effectively demonstrate the ❏ Examine barriers that can hinder healthy decision making
❏ Generate alternatives to health-related issues or problems
ability to use decision making ❏ Predict the potential short-term and long-term impact of each
alternative on self and others
skills to enhance wellness (3) ❏ Defend the healthy choice when making decisions
❏ Evaluate the effectiveness of health-related decisions

Directions: Read the scenario below and use the information to complete the task explained in the next
set of directions.

Scenario:

Wow, sophomore year is harder than freshman year! You have been busy this semester with your
increased coursework and after school SHS activities (clubs/band/sports). You were supposed to
be done reading a book for your English class but you have fallen behind. You still have about ½ of
the book to finish. Today is the summative assessment on the entire book and there are 3
free-response essay questions that will be completed on your iPad. Your parents are aware that
you have fallen behind; however, they said that they will not call you out to miss this class. Your
parents feel that it was your responsibility to have this book read and that you had plenty of time.
It’s currently 1st period and your assessment is during 7th period.

Directions: Use the DECIDE model to explain how you would proceed in this situation.
D - Determine the problem
E - Explore possible options
C- Consider the consequences (positive/negative)
I - Identify your moral/values
D - Decide and create an action plan
E - Evaluate
 Determine the Problem

D The problem is that the student has fallen behind in their English class reading assignment and still has half of the book to
nish. They have a summative assessment on the entire book, with three free-response essay questions, is at 7th period and
it is currently 1st period. Despite their busy schedule with increased coursework, as it is their sophomore year, and after-
school activities, their parents won't excuse them from the assessment, considering it the student's responsibility to have
completed the reading in time.

Explore the Options Explore the Options Explore the Options Explore the Options

E Reading as much as I can

Don’t read any more and just
do the assessment
Skip the class
without informing
Talk to your teacher about
how you ever not able to
in the remaining time your parents. nish it ask if you can take
before the class. it tomorrow

Consider the Consequences Consider the Consequences Consider the Consequences Consider the Consequences
Pros:
Pros:
• Opportunity to catch up: Reading Pros: Pros:
as much as possible before the • Saves time and energy: You won't
class provides a chance to cover have to rush through the remaining Opportunity to catch up on reading: • Honesty: It shows integrity and
some of the material and half of the book, which can be a Skipping the class would give you extra responsibility by admitting that you
potentially answer some of the time to nish reading the book before the couldn't complete the assigned
time-consuming and mentally assessment, which could potentially help reading on time.
essay questions. exhausting task you perform better. • Teacher may be understanding and
• Demonstrates responsibility: It • Opportunity to demonstrate critical grant you an extension to take the
shows that you are taking thinking: You can rely on your Cons: assessment, giving you more time to
ownership of your responsibilities existing knowledge of the book and prepare and do well.
and trying to make the best of the • Academic dishonesty: Skipping the • Reduced stress: You won't have to
your analytical skills to answer the class and taking the assessment without rush through the remaining portion of
situation. essay questions, which may having read the book would be the book and can focus on
• May help with partial credit: Even showcase your ability to think on academically dishonest and could result understanding it better.
if you can't nish the entire book, your feet. in serious consequences, including a
partial knowledge may help you • Avoids potential academic failing grade or disciplinary action. Cons:
get some points on the • Missed learning: You might miss out on
dishonesty: If you were to try and valuable in-class discussion and • No guarantee of an extension: Your
assessment. quickly skim or nd summaries guidance from your teacher that could teacher may not grant your request,
online, you could be tempted to have helped you better understand the leaving you with no extra time to
Cons: plagiarize, and by not reading book and perform well in the prepare.

C
further, you avoid this ethical issue. assessment. • Late submission consequences: There
• Limited time: You have only a few • Skipping the class without informing could be penalties for late
your parents or the teacher would be submissions, such as a lower grade or
hours to read the book, which Cons: dishonest and unethical. It may lead to a missed participation points.
might not be enough to fully breach of trust with both your parents • Missed opportunity to learn: You may
understand the content or provide • Risk of poor performance: Without and the school. miss the valuable experience of
good answers. completing the book, you may • Stress and anxiety: Knowing that you're completing assignments on time and
• Stress and pressure: Rushing unprepared for the assessment and managing your workload e ciently.
struggle to provide accurate and resorting to dishonesty could lead to
through the reading may lead to detailed responses to the essay stress and anxiety, a ecting your overall
stress and anxiety, potentially questions, leading to a lower grade well-being and future academic
a ecting your performance in the on the assessment. performance.
assessment. • Missed learning opportunity: You • Possibly long-term consequences: If
• Potential for incomplete you're caught or if this behavior
won't have the chance to fully becomes a pattern, it could damage
understanding: Incomplete engage with the text and your academic record and reputation,
reading may result in gaps in your understand it as deeply as you impacting your future opportunities.
understanding, leading to could, which could impact your
incomplete essay responses. comprehension and future
• Lower quality of answers: The discussions about the book.
rush to read may compromise the • Stress and anxiety: Not being
quality of your responses, making adequately prepared for the
it di cult to provide well-thought- assessment can lead to stress and
out and comprehensive essays. anxiety, which may a ect your
overall academic well-being.
• Consequences at home: Your
parents are already aware of your
situation, and choosing not to read
the book may lead to additional
consequences, such as loss of trust
or privileges.
 Identify your Values

I To be honest in my work and assessments even if I know for certain that I won’t be able to
get a good grade. And not to skip classes without my parents knowing. Additionally, I want
to make sure I have a good relationship with my teachers and parents and to continue having
their trust and respect.

Decide & Create an Action Plan

D Option 4: Talk to your teacher about how you were not able to nish the book and ask if you can take the assessment tomorrow.

Action Plan:

1. Before 1st Period:

Gather your materials, including the partially read book and your iPad.
Take a few moments to arrange your thoughts and rehearse what you want to say to your teacher.

2. During 1st Period:

Politely request permission from your current teacher to speak with your English teacher if possible.

3. Between 1st and 7th Periods:

Use any free period or lunch break to try to read as much of the remaining half of the book as possible.

4. During 7th Period:

Approach your English teacher before the assessment begins. Be respectful and explain your situation.
Express your genuine remorse for not nishing the book and acknowledge your responsibility.
Request if there's a possibility to take the assessment tomorrow, emphasizing your commitment to nishing the book tonight and being better prepared for the
assessment.
Be open to any alternative solutions your teacher might o er. They may provide some options to help you make up for the missed assessment.

5. After 7th Period:

If your teacher agrees to let you take the assessment tomorrow, use the evening to nish reading the book and prepare for the essay questions.

Evaluate your Decision

E In this case, even though I know I won't be able to achieve a decent score, I value honesty in my work and
assessments. In addition, I think it's important to keep a positive relationship with my parents and professors
while earning their respect and not skipping classes without telling them. Considering these criteria, selecting
option 4 makes sense because it entails talking to my teacher about my inability to nish the book and
requesting permission to take the assessment the following day. It shows that I'm willing to accept responsibility
for my behavior and acknowledge that I've fallen behind in my reading. Even if I might not get a perfect score, it
shows how committed I am to being truthful about my academic performance and keeping a good relationship
with my parents and teacher.