Skill Builder
Accountability
Accountability is an important part of how we build trust, show responsibility, and follow through on what we say we’ll do.
In this Skill Builder, we’ll look at what it means to be responsible for your actions, choices, and commitments. You’ll explore how your decisions affect the people around you and learn what accountability looks like in real life—at school, with friends, and in your future career. It’s all about showing up, being reliable, and learning from your experiences.
Ready to build this important skill? Let’s get started!
1. What is Accountability?
Before you can explore how accountability works and how it affects your lives and others’, you need to understand what it actually means. So, what is accountability?
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2. Accountability in Action
Now you know what “accountability” means, but can you spot it in action? Click through this activity at your own pace to try it out. If you get stuck, ask a neighbor first. Still need help? Raise your hand to ask a question.
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3. Accountability Board Game
You’re planning a game night with friends. The catch? You’ll only make it to the finish line if everyone does their part and stays accountable. Ask your teacher if you are to play solo, with a partner, or in groups of three or four. If you're in a group, just use one screen to click through together.
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4. Choose Your Own Adventure
In this activity, you get to see how your accountability choices affect the outcome. As you move through each scenario, try to make choices that reflect what you might actually do in a similar situation. If you get stuck, ask a neighbor first. Still need help? Raise your hand to ask a question.
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5. Accountability Toolkit
How can we grow and get better at holding ourselves accountable? This activity will help you build a toolkit of things you can do to practice good accountability. Click through at your own pace, and raise your hand if you have a question.
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6. Evidence of Learning: Accountability
An Evidence of Learning assignment or activity comes at the end of a Skill Builder Core. It’s your chance to demonstrate the skills you’ve been practicing. If you successfully demonstrate the skills, you’ll earn an Accountability Skill Sticker—a visible way to recognize your growth, effort, and achievement in accountability.
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