CAS learning outcomes

CAS  Learning  Outcomes  

Increased awareness of strengths and areas for growth 
Students are able to see themselves as individuals with various skills and
abilities, some more developed than others, and understand that they
can make choices about how they wish to move forward.

Undertaking new challenges 
A new challenge may be an unfamiliar activity, or an extension to an
existing one.

Planned and initiated activities 
Planning and initiation will often be in collaboration with others. It can be
shown in activities that are part of larger projects, for example, ongoing school activities in the
local community, as well as in small student‐led activities.

Working collaboratively with others 
Collaboration can be shown in many different activities, such as team sports, playing music in
a band, or helping in a kindergarten. At least one project, involving collaboration and the
integration of at least two of creativity, action and service, is required.

Showing perseverance and commitment
At a minimum, this implies attending regularly and accepting a share of the responsibility for
dealing with problems that arise in the course of activities.

Engaged with issues of global importance
Students may be involved in international projects but there are many global issues that can
be acted upon locally or nationally (for example, environmental concerns, caring for the
elderly).

Consideration of ethical implications 
Ethical decisions arise in almost any CAS activity (for example, on the
sports field, in musical composition, in relationships with others
involved in service activities). Evidence of thinking about ethical issues
can be shown in various ways, including journal entries and
conversations with CAS advisers.

Developing new skills 
As with new challenges, new skills may be shown in activities that the
student has not previously undertaken, or in increased expertise in an
established area.