Rigor/Relevance Framework Overview

1. Rigor/Relevance FrameworkOverview International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc.

2. ICLE Philosophy • Rigor • Relevance • All Students

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5. 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

6. Rigor and Relevance • Bloom’s Taxonomy Level of challenge of the learning for the student • Application Model Relevance of learning to life and work

7. Rigor

9. Knowledge Taxonomy

10. Knowledge Taxonomy 6. Evaluation 5. Synthesis 4. Analysis 3. Application 2. Comprehension 1. Recall Knowledge

11. Lessons Learned

12. Expecting the Unpredictable We learned the taxonomy in college!

13. Strategies/Solution • Teach Knowledge and Application Separately • Provide Examples and Practice • SIFT • Separate the • Important • From the • Trivial

14. 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

15. 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.

16. #1 - Determine the Knowledge Level for this assignment: Identify the role of servers and clients on a network. Answer: Level 1 (Knowledge)

17. # 2 - Determine the knowledge level for this task: Prepare written and oral arguments to support a change in school policy. Answer: Level 5 (Synthesis)

18. # 3 - Determine the knowledge level for this assignment: Compare and contrast two short stories. Answer: Level 4 (Analyze)

19. #4 - Determine the Knowledge Level for this task: Troubleshoot a lawnmower that does not work. Answer: Level 2 (Comprehension)

20. Myth Number 2 Content vs. Cognition

21. Monster Story #1 The Parabola and the Picture Book

22. No Compromise Zone All students deserve to interact at a sophisticated level with the content they are being taught!

25. Essential Strategy Be Prepared

26. 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

29. Application Model

30. Relevance My only skill is taking tests..

31. 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

32. Managing Resources Application Model • Handle lottery winnings 4Prepare budget 3Relate wealth to quality of life 2Solve word problems 1Know money values

33. 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.

34. #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.

35. # 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).

36. #3 - Determine the Application Level for this Assignment: Compare and contrast two short stories. Answer: Level 2 (Application within one discipline).

37. # 4 - Determine the Application Level for this Task: Troubleshoot a lawnmower that does not work. Answer: Level 4 (Application to real-world predictable situations)

38. Sort the Quadrants: #1 Quadrant A #2 Quadrant D #3 Quadrant C #4 Quadrant B

39. 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

40. 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

42. Quadrant A Quadrant A Read a science experiment and identify the necessary materials to perform the experiment

43. Quadrant B Quadrant B Locate and read current articles on biotechnology

44. Quadrant C Quadrant C Read and analyze 3 original newspaper articles from WW II and identify reasons for oppositionto US entry into the war

45. Quadrant D Read pertinent information related to El Nino weather patterns and propose possible summer vacation destinations

46. Control KNOWLEDGE Teacher Directed Student Controlled Teacher Controlled Externally Controlled A P P L I C A T I O N

47. Did Students Get it Right ? High Right Questions Rational Answer RIGOR Right Answer Right Procedure Low RELEVANCE Low High

48. Who Does the Work? High Student Thinks Student Thinks and Works RIGOR Teacher Works Student Works Low RELEVANCE Low High

49. Rigor/Relevance Framework KNOWLEDGE Problems C D Projects Activities B A A P P L I C A T I O N

50. What Materials Will Help in Developing D Quadrant Lessons?