Rigor/Relevance FrameworkOverview
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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
Knowledge Taxonomy
1. Recall Knowledge1. Recall Knowledge2. Comprehension2. Comprehension 3. Application3. Application 4. Analysis4. Analysis 5. Synthesis5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation 6. Evaluation
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)
No Compromise Zone
All students deserve to interact at a sophisticated level with the content they are being taught!
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 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)
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 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
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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
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Activities
Projects
Problems
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