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Advocate Band · ADVDLL 10

Advocate Phase - DLL 10

Learners at DLL 10 design public-facing visuals and arguments rooted in integrity. They balance clarity with persuasion, ensuring that evidence enlightens rather than distorts. The ethical theme is communication as responsibility—speaking truth with empathy.

Standards version 1.0 · Released 1/1/2025

Standards

DLL 10 Standards (10)

Band: Advocate · Strand coverage: 5

ADV.F.10.1

Foundations · F

DOK 3

Learner identifies features that make data communication effective for public audiences.

Evidence

Evaluates clarity, readability, and accuracy in sample infographics.

Global Links

CCSS · RST.9-10.7
ISTE · 1a

ADV.F.10.2

Foundations · F

DOK 3

Learner differentiates between explanatory and persuasive visuals.

Evidence

Classifies visuals as informing vs. convincing and justifies reasoning.

Global Links

OECD_LC2030 · (Critical Thinking)
UNESCO_MIL

ADV.R.10.1

Reading & Interpreting · R

DOK 4

Learner interprets visuals in media for argument structure and evidence strength.

Evidence

Identifies claim, supporting data, and missing context.

Global Links

C3 · D3 (Evaluating Sources)
ISTE · 3a

ADV.R.10.2

Reading & Interpreting · R

DOK 4

Learner assesses emotional or visual bias in persuasive data use.

Evidence

Explains how color or imagery steers viewer feelings.

Global Links

CASEL · Ethical Decision
UNESCO_MIL · (Visual Rhetoric)

ADV.C.10.1

Creating & Communicating · C

DOK 4

Learner constructs a visual argument supported by accurate data and fair scale.

Evidence

Produces infographic or dashboard with balanced representation.

Global Links

ISTE · 6a
UNESCO_MIL · (Design Integrity)

ADV.C.10.2

Creating & Communicating · C

DOK 4

Learner includes clear source citation and contextual statement.

Evidence

Adds "Data: City Survey 2025 ( n = 500 )" to chart.

Global Links

ISTE · 6b
UNESCO_MIL · (Context Disclosure)

ADV.CR.10.1

Critical & Ethical · CR

DOK 4

Learner critiques public data visuals for ethical soundness.

Evidence

Identifies distortion, missing baseline, or biased framing.

Global Links

ISTE · 2a
UNESCO_MIL · Integrity 2.2

ADV.CR.10.2

Critical & Ethical · CR

DOK 4

Learner articulates ethical standards for civic data communication.

Evidence

Drafts class charter on truth, fairness, and empathy in visuals.

Global Links

CASEL · Responsible Decision
OECD_LC2030 · (Ethical Use)

ADV.L.10.1

Leadership & Application · L

DOK 4

Learner leads group creation of a fair community infographic or report.

Evidence

Guides peers to verify facts and avoid exaggeration.

Global Links

C3 · D2 (Civic Action)
CASEL · Collaboration

ADV.L.10.2

Leadership & Application · L

DOK 4

Learner presents findings publicly with humility and clarity.

Evidence

Communicates results acknowledging both strengths and limits.

Global Links

ISTE · 7a (Digital Citizenship)
UNESCO_SDG · 4.7

Level Summary

At DLL 10, learners enter the public square of ideas. They see that how data are shown shapes how truth is received, and that clarity and empathy together make information trustworthy.

DLL 10 | Data Literacy Levels | Chart-Ed Institute