Rigor/Relevance Framework Overview

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Rigor/Relevance FrameworkOverview

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  Inc.

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ICLE Philosophy

• Rigor
• Relevance
• All Students

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All Students

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Rigor/Relevance Framework
Teach Others/ Field Questions
KNOWLEDGE
Extensive PD or CORR Course


Know and Identify Elements
Understand and Use Routinely


A P P L I C A T I O N
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Rigor and Relevance

• Blooms Taxonomy
• Level of challenge of the learning for the
  student

• Application Model
• Relevance of learning to life and work

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Rigor
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Knowledge Taxonomy
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Knowledge Taxonomy
6. Evaluation
5. Synthesis
4. Analysis
3. Application
2. Comprehension
1. Recall Knowledge
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Lessons Learned
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Expecting the Unpredictable

• We learned the taxonomy
• in college!

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Strategies/Solution

• Teach Knowledge and Application Separately
• Provide Examples and Practice
• SIFT
• Separate the
• Important
• From the
• Trivial

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Managing Resources
KnowledgeTaxonomy
6 Evaluate spending habits of spouse
5 Set goals based on budget
4 Match expenses to budget
3 Buy something within budget
2 Explain values
1 Identify money
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Knowledge Tasks

• 1) Identify components of a resume
• 2) 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.

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1 - Determine the Knowledge Level for this
assignment

• Identify the role of servers and clients on a
  network.
• Answer Level 1 (Knowledge)

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2 - Determine the knowledge level for this task

• Prepare written and oral arguments to support a
  change in school policy.
• Answer Level 5 (Synthesis)

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3 - Determine the knowledge level for this
assignment

• Compare and contrast two short stories.
• Answer Level 4 (Analyze)

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4 - Determine the Knowledge Level for this task

• Troubleshoot a lawnmower that does not work.
• Answer Level 2 (Comprehension)

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Myth Number 2

• Content
• vs.
• Cognition

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Monster Story 1

• The Parabola
• and the
• Picture Book

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No Compromise Zone

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

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Essential Strategy

• Be Prepared

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Remember . . .

• Its 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

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Application Model
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Relevance
My only skill is taking tests..
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Application Model

• 5 Application to real-world unpredictable
  situations
• 4 Application to real-world predictable
  situations
• 3 Application across disciplines
• 2 Application within discipline
• 1 Knowledge of one discipline

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Managing Resources
Application Model

• Handle lottery winnings
• 4 Prepare budget
• 3 Relate wealth to quality of life
• 2 Solve word problems
• 1 Know money values

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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.

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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.

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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).

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3 - Determine the Application Level for this
Assignment

• Compare and contrast two short stories.
• Answer Level 2
• (Application within one discipline).

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4 - Determine the Application Level for this
Task

• Troubleshoot a lawnmower that does not work.
• Answer Level 4
• (Application to real-world predictable situations)

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Sort the Quadrants

• 1 Quadrant A
• 2 Quadrant D
• 3 Quadrant C
• 4 Quadrant B

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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

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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
  customers approval

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Quadrant A
Quadrant A

• Read a science experiment and identify the
  necessary materials to perform the experiment

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Quadrant B
Quadrant B

• Locate and read current articles on biotechnology

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Quadrant C
Quadrant C

• Read and analyze 3 original newspaper articles
  from WW II and identify reasons for
  oppositionto US entry into the war

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Quadrant D

• Read pertinent information related to El Nino
  weather patterns and propose possible summer
  vacation destinations

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Control
KNOWLEDGE


Teacher Directed
Student Controlled
Teacher Controlled
Externally Controlled


A P P L I C A T I O N
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Did Students Get it Right ?


High
Right Questions
Rational Answer
RIGOR
Right Answer
Right Procedure


Low
RELEVANCE
Low
High
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Who Does the Work?


High
Student Thinks
Student Thinks and Works
RIGOR
Teacher Works
Student Works


Low
RELEVANCE
Low
High
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Rigor/Relevance Framework
KNOWLEDGE
Problems
C
D
Projects
Activities
B
A
A P P L I C A T I O N
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What Materials Will Help in Developing D Quadrant
Lessons?
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Instructional StrategiesHow 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

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Rigor/Relevance Framework
KNOWLEDGE
D
C
B
A
A P P L I C A T I O N
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Rigor/Relevance Framework
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Knowledge
D
C
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4
3
A
B
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1
Application
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