Rigor and Relevance 101“Building Blocks for Increased Student Achievement”
Tammy O’[email protected]
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Rigor/Relevance Framework®
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•Assimilation•of knowledge
•Acquisition •of knowledge
•Thinking Continuum
Knowledge Taxonomy
1. Recall Knowledge2. Comprehension 3. Application 4. Analysis 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation
Pick the Higher Fruit
Awareness Level: (Knowledge)
Recall specific information
List, arrange, tell, underline, identify, locate
Memorize dates of important events or periods of time.
Comprehension Level(Level Two)
Understand or interpret information
Define, explain, calculate, reword/restate
Explain in your own words the process of
photosynthesis.
Application - Level Three
Apply knowledge and understandingto a new situation
Solve, operate, use, handle, apply
Wash hands before handling food in the school’s vending area.
Analysis -Level FourSeparate a complex idea into its
components
Categorize, simplify, examine, survey, break into parts
Compare the costs and benefits of two cell phone plans.
Compare and contrast democracy and socialism.
Synthesis Level Five
Combine knowledge to form a new idea.Create, build, generate, reorganize
Contribute from your intellect!Bring some information that wasn’t there before.
Role play (unscripted) the first U.S. Constitutional Convention.
Write a RAFT describing the movement of water through municipal water systems.
Evaluation Level Six
Choose an alternative in making a decision.
Decide, classify, judge, prioritize, rank
Justify which of two cell phone plans best meets your needs and budget.
Rank candidates in an election and defend your rankings.
Knowledge Levels -- Nutrition
1) Label foods by group2) Explain nutritional values of
foods3) Eat balanced meals4) Study success in achieving
nutritional goals5) Generate revised nutritional
goals6) Appraise results of nutritional
habits
Managing ResourcesManaging Resources
Knowledge Taxonomy
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
Rigor (Cognitive Complexity)Stand Up for
Analysis (4)
Synthesis (5)
Evaluation (6)
Remain Seated for
Knowledge (1)
Comprehension (2)
Application (3)
1) Memorize names and locations of state capitals.
2) Write a creative story about survival in the wilderness.
3) Solve a linear system of equations with three variables.4) Observe similarities and differences of fish heads and predict food sources. 5) Measure angles with a protractor.
6) On a model, label the layers of Earth’s atmosphere.
7) Compare the styles of two artists.
Sorting by Knowledge Level
On the following screen you will see six knowledge
statements (tasks).
There will be one task for each of the Blooms Cognitive Levels.
1. Awareness2. Comprehension 3. Application4. Analysis5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation
Bloom’s Knowledge Taxonomy
Compare/contrast two story characters
Rank characters in order of good to evil
Restate definitions of vocabulary words
Use vocabulary words in a written summary
Write a new ending for the storyRead the story
Knowledge Level Solution1)Read the story
2) Restate definitions of vocabulary words
3) Use vocabulary words in a written summary
4) Compare/contrast two story characters
5) Write a new ending for the story6) Rank characters in order of good to
evil
PracticeMark the knowledge level for each of the eight statements on your handout.
Gather in groups around someone who has a CPS responder.
Enter the choices on the responder (#1 – 8)
Before each of the next 8 slides will be a slide showing the distribution of responses
from the audience. These will be pie graphs with
percentages of responses for each choice.
•"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." ~ Socrates
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I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only
make them think." ~ Socrates
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Knowledge
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Rigor/Relevance Framework
KNOWLEDGE
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Acquisition Application
AdaptationAssimilation
Rigor/Relevance Framework
Acquisitionof knowledge
Applicationof knowledge
Action Continuum
Application Model
1. Knowledge in one discipline2. Application within discipline3. Application across
disciplines4. Application to real-world
predictable situations5. Application to real-world
unpredictable situations
Application- Level OneWithin a strand
Knowledge remains in the STRAND where it
was learned
Literature in literature classNumbers to Calculate Only
Apply within a Subject Level Two
Use the knowledge, attitude, or skills within the course curriculum (subject)
Using knowledge/skills in various courses within a career cluster or department
Grammar in Literature Physics in BiologyEconomics in US History Algebra in Geometry
Apply Across DisciplinesLevel Three
Use the knowledge, attitude, or skills in other subject areas
Use grammar to prepare a history report.
Math in Science
Apply to Predictable SituationsLevel Four
Use information to analyze and solve real problems with predictable solutions
Present an original song to family and friends.
Real-world but no consequences!
Application Level 4Create and present to
fellow members a Bill of Rights for members of a school organization to
which you belong.
Real World Predictable
Application Level 5Solve problems by
evaluating, taking, and defending your position on
an issue such as immigration or public transportation policy.
Real World UNpredictable
Real World Unpredictable SituationsLevel 5
Use information to analyze and solve real problems with unknown solutions or
outcomes.
Sing in a school talent contest.
KEY: Consequences!
Relevance“Look to the Right” if the task is:
– Interdisciplinary (3)
– Real World Predictable (4) or
– Unpredictable (5)
“Look to the Left” if task is:
Within one strand (1) or Subject (2)
Fine Arts - Design a set, develop costumes, or write a song for a scene in a play.SS – Research inventions of ancient civilizations.SCI – Construct models of molecules using toothpicks, marshmallows and gumdrops.MA – Calculate percents of daily requirements met through a typical school lunch.ELA – Create a Bill of Rights for your classroom.PE – Compare the benefits of various forms of cardiovascular exercise.
You Hit the Target!
Application Levels –Public Speaking
1) List characteristics of a good speech
2) Give a presentation to your class3) Prepare a speech to defend your
project in another subject/department4) Present a point of view on an issue
at a public meeting5) As a student representative,
respond to questions at a school board meeting
Measurement of AreaConstruction Trades
1) Know formula for area2) Read a ruler 3) Measure area of the hallway outside
the classroom (Math)4) Calculate price to carpet a room
with a known price and quality 5) Price and quality would be subject to
customer’s approval
Music1) Read lines and spaces on the
staff2) Apply vocal techniques and
training to help play an instrument
3) Count music with math skills4) Perform for parents.
5) Perform in a public venue.
Application LevelSorting Activity
On the following slide you will see five application statements.
Each statement represents one of the five application levels
Place each statement in order on the application scale.
Application Sorting Statements
Relate an event in the play to a current event.
Read and comprehend the story.Write a character sketch.
Relate events in the story to the historical events of the time.
Debate your position on the future of Kate and William’s
marriage.
Application Sorting Solution
Read and comprehend the story.Write a character sketch.
Relate events in the story to the historical events of the time.
Relate an event in the play to a current event.
Debate your position on the future of Kate and William’s marriage.
PracticeMark the application level for each of the eight statements on your handout.
Gather in groups around someone who has a CPS responder.
Enter the choices on the responder (#1 – 8)
Before each of the next 8 slides will be a slide showing the distribution of responses
from the audience.
Complete the last column on the practice sheet with the
correct quadrant for each of the eight tasks.
Using the numbers for Knowledge and Application will be like plotting a point on the coordinate plane!
Application Level 1
KnowledgeLevel 4
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Rigor/Relevance Framework
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Activities
Projects
Problems
“0” Rigor
R x R x 0 = 0
Rigor is…Scaffolding thinking
Planning for thinking
Assessing thinking about content
Recognizing the level of thinking
students demonstrateManaging the
teaching/ learning level for the desired
thinking level
Rigor is not…
More or harder worksheets
AP or honors courses
The higher level book in reading
More workMore homework
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“0” Relevance
R x 0 x R = 0
“I never let schooling get in the way of my education.”
--Mark Twain
Knowledge Taxonomy Evaluation: “Judge the outcome” 6 Compare and
contrast the three kingdoms
based on culture, politics,
or religion
Select one kingdom and
create a storybook or comic strip for
that location based on learned
information
Synthesis: “Putting together” 5
Analysis: “Taking apart” 4
Application: “Making use of knowledge” 3 Take notes
from the book and define vocabulary
words
Interview a
Pharoah (another student plays the role of pharoah)
Comprehension: “Confirming” 2
Knowledge: “Information gathering1
Application Model 1
Knowledge in one
discipline
2 Within one discipline
3 across disciplines
4 real world, predictable
5 real world,
unpredictable Social Studies: Ancient History
Compare/ContrastQuadrant A
Measure angles
Define words
Read History
Learn Sports Rules
Quadrant D
Design a zoo!
Invent new words
Rewrite History
Play by the Rules
What do the “D” tasks have in
common?
They Are Fun!!!
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Happy people on piano stairs (1).mp4
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