Hebrew proverb Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time.

International Center for Leadership in Education Richard Jones

Curves Ahead – A change in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to change direction.

Personality

Rigorous and Relevant Learning

Rigor

Relevance My only skill is taking tests.

All Students

What are your biggest issues for for student achievement?

??? Why ??? Rigorous and Relevant Learning

Work Harder ? Work Smarter?

Ask Me..... “How will I ever use what I’m learning today?”

In schools the status quo persists!

Teachers struggling to teach an overloaded curriculum!

Why Rigor and Relevance? Changing Nature of Work Translating Standards into Teaching Reduce Overcrowded Curriculum Way to Focus on Student Learning Tool for School Alignment Explain What is Important It is what is on THE test Increase Student Motivation

Rigor/Relevance Framework

Assimilation of knowledge Acquisition Thinking Continuum

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

Basic Nutrition 1Label food by nutritional groups 2Explain nutritional value of foods 3Use nutrition guidelines in planning meals 4Examine success in achieving nutrition goals 5Develop personal nutrition goals 6Appraise results of personal eating habits over time Knowledge Taxonomy

Application Model

Acquisition of knowledge Application Action Continuum

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

Basic Nutrition 1Label food by nutrition groups 2Rank foods by nutritional value 3Make cost comparison of foods considering nutritional value 4Develop nutritional plan for a health problem affected by food 5Devise a sound nutritional plan for a group of 3 year-olds who are “picky” eaters Application Model

Knowledge Taxonomy Verb List

Application Model Decision Tree

Decision Tree Application Model International Center for Leadership in Education 1997

Decision Tree Is it Application?  If NO Application Model Level 1 International Center for Leadership in Education 1997

Decision Tree Is it Application?  If NO If YES - Is it real world?  If NO and one discipline  If NO and interdisciplinary Application Model Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 International Center for Leadership in Education 1997

Decision Tree Is it Application?  If NO If YES - Is it real world?  If NO and one discipline  If NO and interdisciplinary If YES - Is it unpredictable?  If NO  If YES Application Model Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 International Center for Leadership in Education 1997

Levels of Application Model

Conducting a scientific experiment Reading a historical novel Basic computation (add, subtract, multiply, divide) Measuring volume of liquids Technical writing Speaking to an audience Determining probability Personal health and wellness Predicting events based on probability Critical viewing skills Collecting and analyzing data Correct grammatical use of language Computer spreadsheet Word processing Poetry Measurement of area Interpersonal communication Physical fitness Nutrition Parenting Citizenship Economics U. S. Geography Scientific classification systems Cellular Biology Writing letters Preparing a personal budget

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

12345 Application Knowledge Rigor/Relevance Framework

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Rigor/ Relevance Handbooks Professional Development Resources

A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals. Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides. Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes. Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid. Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides. Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter. Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function. Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes. Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year. Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically. Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event. Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale. Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper. Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles. Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs.

A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides. Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter. Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function. Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes. Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year. Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically. Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event. Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale. Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper. Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles. Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs. Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals. Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides. Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes. Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid.

A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals. Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides. Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes. Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid. Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides. Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter. Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function. Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes. Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year. Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically. Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event. Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale. Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper. Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles. Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs.

A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals. Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides. Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes. Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid. Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year. Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically. Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event. Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale. Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper. Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles. Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs. Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides. Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter. Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function. Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes.

A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals. Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides. Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes. Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid. Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides. Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter. Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function. Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes. Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper. Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles. Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs. Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year. Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically. Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event. Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale.

Determining Levels of Rigor and Relevance

Knowledge Taxonomy Verb List

Application Model Decision Tree

Reflection on Your Teaching

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C AcquisitionApplication Adaptation Assimilation Identify one experience in your class in each quadrant

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C AcquisitionApplication AdaptationAssimilation Rigor/Relevance Framework

Skill Identify, collect or sort pertinent information while reading.

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

Quadrant B Locate and read current articles on biotech.

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

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

Rigor/Relevance Framework 1. Knowledge 2.Comprehension 3. Application 4.Analysis 5.Synthesis 6.Evaluation 1. Knowledge of one discipline 2. Application within discipline 3. Application across disciplines 4. Application to real world predictable situations 5. Application to real world unpredictable situations KnowledgeApplication

Rigor/Relevance Challenge

R/R Challenge StandardQuadrant A Performance Understand rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling Memorize spelling Words Perform operations with numbers Solve word problems Demonstrate U S geography Label States on a map Understand systems of human body Write description of human system

Rigorous and Relevant Assessment

Types of Assessment  Multiple Choice  Constructed Response  Extended Response  Process Performance  Product Performance  Portfolio  Interview  Self Reflection Rigorous and Relevant Instruction

Rigor/Relevance Framework Traditional Tests Performance

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N Extended ResponseExtended Response Product PerformanceProduct Performance Primary Assessments Rigor/Relevance Framework PortfolioPortfolio Product PerformanceProduct Performance InterviewInterview Self ReflectionSelf Reflection ProcessProcess PerformancePerformance Product PerformanceProduct Performance Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice Constructed ResponseConstructed Response

R/R and Assessment Determine the level of Rigor and Relevance on state tests. Develop your tests to parallel state tests when preparing for them. Use performance assessment when you want Quadrant D achievement. Improve learning in relevant instruction with high quality assessments. Keep level of assessment consistent with expectation for performance.

Student Learning Rigorous and Relevant Instruction Instruction Assessment Expected Student Performance Actual Student Performance Rigor/Relevance Feedback Reflection

Student Work

Rigorous and Relevant Instructional Strategies

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C AcquisitionApplication AdaptationAssimilation Rigor/Relevance Framework

Analysis of Video

Review of Lessons What does the teacher expect the students to learn? What is the intended level of Rigor and Relevance? Which Quadrant? What are the instructional strategies used? Does the lesson meet the teacher’s expectation for student learning?

Benefits of Using Rigor and Relevance? Better prepare students for future work Way to focus student learning on priority standards Ensure student achieve standards Align curriculum, instruction and assessment Prepare for state tests Increase student interest and motivation

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