Rigor and Relevance: A Must for 21st Century Learners Based on the work from the International Center for Leadership in Education Facilitated by: Denise Kattan Professional Learning Palooza

Rigor and Relevance Framework Evaluation 6 C D A B Synthesis 5 Identify next numbers in a sequence Write and publish a brochure Analysis 4 Knowledge Taxonomy Application 3 Comprehension 2 Find patterns outdoors and indoors Match pictures of insects with their names Knowledge/ Awareness 1 1 2 3 4 5 Knowledge in one discipline Apply in discipline Apply across disciplines Apply to real- world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations Application Model 2 2 2

Quadrant A - Acquisition Knowledge / Rigor Quadrant A - Acquisition Students gather and store bits of knowledge and information. They are primarily expected to remember or understand this knowledge. 6 5 4 3 2 1 C A B Share the slide. Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 3 3

Define interdependence Knowledge / Rigor 6 5 4 3 2 1 C D Example Define interdependence A B Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 4 4

Quadrant B - Application Knowledge / Rigor Quadrant B - Application Students use acquired knowledge to solve problems and design solutions. They apply knowledge to new and unpredictable situations. 3 2 1 D A B Share the slide. Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 5 5

D A B 6 5 4 3 2 1 Knowledge / Rigor Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 Example Draw a diagram of how the three branches of government interact. D A B Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 6 6

Quadrant C- Assimilation Knowledge / Rigor 6 5 4 3 2 1 C D Quadrant C- Assimilation Students engage in complex activities where they come up with solutions that lead to a deeper understanding of concepts and knowledge. A Share the slide. Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 7 7

Compare congressional and parliamentary systems. Knowledge / Rigor 6 5 4 3 2 1 C D Example Compare congressional and parliamentary systems. A Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 8 8

Quadrant D-Adaptation Knowledge / Rigor 6 5 4 3 2 1 C D Quadrant D-Adaptation Students engage in learning experiences that are high in rigor and relevance and require unique solutions to unpredictable problems. B Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 9 9

Participate in a mock trial. Knowledge / Rigor 6 5 4 3 2 1 C D Example Participate in a mock trial. B Share the slide. Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 10 10

Products that can be assessed exist in each quadrant Knowledge / Rigor 6 5 4 3 2 1 C D Products that can be assessed exist in each quadrant A B Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 11 11

C D A B 6 5 4 3 2 1 Knowledge / Rigor Seminar Presentation Essay Role Playing A B Quiz Demonstration Application / Relevance 1 2 3 4 5 12 12

Rigor and Relevance Framework Evaluation 6 C Assimilation (S Thinks in Complex Ways) D Adaptation (S Thinks and Works) A Acquisition (Teacher Work) B Application (Real World Work) Synthesis 5 Analysis 4 Knowledge Taxonomy Application 3 Comprehension 2 Knowledge/ Awareness 1 1 2 3 4 5 Knowledge in one discipline Apply in discipline Apply across disciplines Apply to real- world predictable situations Apply to real-world unpredictable situations International Center for Leadership in Education Application Model 13 13 13