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Advocate Band · ADVDLL 12

Advocate Phase - DLL 12

Learners at DLL 12 apply evidence ethically in civic or institutional decision-making. They synthesize quantitative and qualitative insights, balance competing values, and communicate recommendations transparently. The ethical focus is leadership through accountability—turning conviction into collective good

Standards version 1.0 · Released 1/1/2025

Standards

DLL 12 Standards (10)

Band: Advocate · Strand coverage: 5

ADV.F.12.1

Foundations · F

DOK 4

Learner explains how policy decisions depend on reliable, unbiased evidence.

Evidence

Describes how incomplete data can misguide community choices.

Global Links

OECD_LC2030 · (Civic Literacy)
UNESCO_MIL · (Governance Context)

ADV.F.12.2

Foundations · F

DOK 4

Learner distinguishes between data-driven and ideology-driven arguments.

Evidence

Identifies when claims rely on evidence vs. opinion.

Global Links

CCSS · RST.11-12.8
ISTE · 1a

ADV.R.12.1

Reading & Interpreting · R

DOK 4

Learner evaluates multi-source evidence for consistency and credibility.

Evidence

Cross-checks numbers and citations across reports.

Global Links

C3 · D3 (Evaluating Sources)
NGSS · SEP Analyzing Data

ADV.R.12.2

Reading & Interpreting · R

DOK 4-5

Learner interprets policy dashboards or indices, explaining implications for equity.

Evidence

Analyzes equity index, describing who benefits or is left out.

Global Links

ISTE · 3a
OECD_LC2030 · (Equity & Sustainability)

ADV.C.12.1

Creating & Communicating · C

DOK 4-5

Learner designs policy briefs or multimedia presentations grounded in transparent data.

Evidence

Produces concise report with charts, sources, and recommendations.

Global Links

ISTE · 6a
UNESCO_MIL · (Policy Communication)

ADV.C.12.2

Creating & Communicating · C

DOK 5

Learner revises communications after stakeholder feedback to improve fairness or clarity.

Evidence

Adjusts visual or wording based on peer/community input.

Global Links

CASEL · Relationship Skills
ISTE · 6b (Iterative Design)

ADV.CR.12.1

Critical & Ethical · CR

DOK 5

Learner assesses ethical trade-offs in data-informed decisions.

Evidence

Discusses consequences of prioritizing one outcome over another.

Global Links

OECD_LC2030 · (Complex Problem-Solving)
UNESCO_MIL · (Ethical Decision)

ADV.CR.12.2

Critical & Ethical · CR

DOK 5

Learner formulates guidelines for responsible public data use.

Evidence

Drafts "Data Ethics Policy" for class or school projects.

Global Links

CASEL · Responsible Decision
UNESCO_SDG · 16.10

ADV.L.12.1

Leadership & Application · L

DOK 5

Learner leads community or institutional initiative using ethical data practices.

Evidence

Coordinates project (e.g., waste audit, survey) ensuring transparency.

Global Links

C3 · D4 (Taking Informed Action)
CASEL · Collaboration

ADV.L.12.2

Leadership & Application · L

DOK 5

Learner defends policy recommendations publicly with humility and accountability.

Evidence

Presents findings, acknowledges uncertainty, invites dialogue.

Global Links

ISTE · 7a (Digital Citizenship)
UNESCO_SDG · 4.7

Level Summary

At DLL 12, learners become ethical advocates of consequence—capable of shaping collective decisions through transparent, evidence-based reasoning. They understand that every public statement carries both analytical and moral weight.

DLL 12 | Data Literacy Levels | Chart-Ed Institute