1. 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

2. Rigor and Relevance Framework
Evaluation C D A B
Synthesis
Identify next numbers in a sequence
Write and publish a brochure
Analysis
Knowledge Taxonomy
Application
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

3. 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
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Application / Relevance 3 3

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

5. 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
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Application / Relevance 5 5

6. 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 6 6

7. 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
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Application / Relevance 7 7

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

9. 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 9 9

10. 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 10 10

11. 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 11 11

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

13. Rigor and Relevance Framework
Evaluation C
Assimilation
(S Thinks in Complex Ways) D
Adaptation
(S Thinks and Works) A
Acquisition
(Teacher Work) B
Application
(Real World Work)
Synthesis
Analysis
Knowledge Taxonomy
Application
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