Rigor/Relevance FrameworkOverview

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RigorRelevanceAll Students

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KNOWLEDGE

A P P L I C A T I O N

Rigor/Relevance FrameworkExtensive Extensive PD orPD orCORR CORR CourseCourse

Teach Teach Others/ Others/ Field Field QuestionsQuestions

Know and Know and IdentifyIdentifyElements Elements

Understand Understand and Use and Use Routinely Routinely

Rigor and Relevance

Bloom’s TaxonomyLevel of challenge of the learning for the student

Application Model

Relevance of learning to life and work

RigorRigor

Knowledge Taxonomy

Knowledge Taxonomy

1. Recall Knowledge1. Recall Knowledge2. Comprehension2. Comprehension 3. Application3. Application 4. Analysis4. Analysis 5. Synthesis5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation 6. Evaluation

Lessons Learned Lessons Learned

Expecting the Unpredictable

We learned the taxonomy

in college!

Strategies/Solution

• Teach Knowledge and Application Separately• Provide Examples and Practice• SIFT

– Separate the – Important – From the– Trivial

Managing ResourcesManaging Resources

KnowledgeTaxonomy

6 Evaluate spending habits of spouse

1 Identify money

2 Explain values

5 Set goals based on budget

4 Match expenses to budget

3 Buy something within budget

Knowledge Tasks

1) Identify components of a resume2) Explain the purpose of a resume.3) Construct a resume.4) Compare your with others’ resumes.5) Scrutinize and revise.6) Evaluate and give feedback to others.

#1 - Determine the Knowledge Level for this assignment:

Identify the role of servers and clients on a network.

Answer: Level 1 (Knowledge)

# 2 - Determine the knowledge level for this task:

Prepare written and oral arguments to support a change in school policy.

Answer: Level 5 (Synthesis)

# 3 - Determine the knowledge level for this assignment:

Compare and contrast two short stories.

Answer: Level 4 (Analyze)

#4 - Determine the Knowledge Level for this task:

Troubleshoot a lawnmower that does not work.

Answer: Level 2 (Comprehension)

Myth Number 2

Content vs.

Cognition

Monster Story #1

The Parabola and the Picture Book

No Compromise Zone

All students deserve to interact at a sophisticated level with the content they are being taught!

Essential Strategy

Be Prepared

Remember . . .

• It’s not about the content!• “Harder” is not a synonym for higher-level• Higher-order does not correlate to a higher

number on the Course Code Directory

Application Model

RelevanceRelevance

My only skill is taking tests..

Application ModelApplication Model

5 Application to real-world unpredictable situations

4 Application to real-world predictable situations

3 Application across disciplines

2 Application within discipline1 Knowledge of one discipline

Managing ResourcesManaging Resources

55 Handle lottery winningsHandle lottery winnings44 Prepare budgetPrepare budget33 Relate wealth to quality of lifeRelate wealth to quality of life22 Solve word problemsSolve word problems11 Know money valuesKnow money values

Application Model

Example: Music

• 1) Read lines and spaces on the staff• 2) Using vocal techniques and training, help

musicians play correct pitches• 3) Learn to count music with math skills• 4) Make a performance for parents.• 5) Perform in a public venue.

#1 - Determine the Application Level for this Assignment:

Identify the roles of servers and clients on a network.

Answer: Level 1: Knowledge within one discipline.

# 2 - Determine the Application Level for this Task:

Prepare written and oral arguments to support a change in school policy.

Answer: Level 4 (Application in real-life predictable situation).

#3 - Determine the Application Level for this Assignment:

Compare and contrast two short stories.

Answer: Level 2 (Application within one discipline).

# 4 - Determine the Application Level for this Task:

Troubleshoot a lawnmower that does not work.

Answer: Level 4 (Application to real-world predictable situations)

Sort the Quadrants:

#1 Quadrant A

#2 Quadrant D

#3 Quadrant C

#4 Quadrant B

Application Level –Public Speaking

• 1) List characteristics of a good speech• 2) Give a presentation to your class• 3) Orally defend a senior exhibition or

project• 4) Present a point of view on an issue at

a public meeting• 5) As a student representative, respond

to questions at a school board meeting

Measurement of Area• 1) Know formula for area• 2) Read a ruler • 3) Measure area of the hallway outside the

classroom• 4) Calculate price to carpet a room with a

known price and quality • 5) Price and quality would be subject to

customer’s approval

Quadrant A

Read a science experiment and

identify the necessary materials to perform

the experiment

Quadrant A

Quadrant B

Locate and read current articles on

biotechnology

Quadrant B

Quadrant C

Read and analyze 3 original newspaper articles

from WW II and identify reasons for opposition

to US entry into the war

Quadrant C

Read pertinent information related to El Nino

weather patterns and propose possible summer

vacation destinations45

Quadrant D

KNOWLEDGE

A P P L I C A T I O N

Control

TeacherTeacherDirectedDirected

TeacherTeacherControlledControlled

StudentStudentControlledControlled

ExternallyExternallyControlledControlled

RIGOR

RELEVANCE

Did Students Get it Right ?

Rational Rational AnswerAnswer

Right Right AnswerAnswer

Right Right ProcedureProcedure

Right Right QuestionsQuestions

High

Low

Low High

RIGOR

RELEVANCE

Who Does the Work?

Student Student ThinksThinks

Teacher Teacher WorksWorks

StudentStudent WorksWorks

Student ThinksStudent Thinksand Worksand Works

High

Low

Low High

KNOWLEDGE

A P P L I C A T I O N

AA BB

DDCC

Rigor/Relevance FrameworkRigor/Relevance Framework

Activities

Projects

Problems

What Materials Will Help in Developing D Quadrant Lessons?

Instructional Strategies:

How to Teach for Rigor and Relevance

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Instructional Strategies

• Brainstorming• Cooperative Learning• Demonstration• Guided Practice• Inquiry• Instructional Technology• Lecture• Note-taking/Graphic

Organizers

• Memorization• Presentations/Exhibits• Research• Problem-based learning• Project Design• Simulation/Role-playing• Socratic Seminar• Teacher Questions• Work-based Learning

KNOWLEDGE

A P P L I C A T I O N

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DC

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2

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5

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1 2 3 4 5

A B

DC

Rigor/Relevance Framework

KnowledgeKnowledge

ApplicationApplication