1. J. Moms Mabley If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.

2. Richard D. Jones International Center for Leadership in Education

3. Teaching for Rigor and Relevance Teaching for Rigor and Relevance

4. Willard Wirtz There arent two worlds -- education and work, there is one world -- life

5. Personality

6. Rigorous and Relevant Learning

7. Rigor

8. Relevance My only skill is taking tests.

9. All Students

10. CTE- What doesnt change External standards External standards Focus on total student needs Focus on total student needs Learn through application Learn through application Not limited to classroom/lab Not limited to classroom/lab Connection with community Connection with community

11. Agenda Why Rigor Relevance Successful School Practices Rigor/Relevance Framework RR and Assessments Raising Rigor/Relevance Strategies CTE Matrix Reading Research and Strategies

12. ??? Why ??? Rigorous and Relevant Learning

13. Information Technologies IM IM Freelance.com Freelance.com Camera Camera Camera Visual Thesaurus Visual Thesaurus Visual Thesaurus Visual Thesaurus Phones that connect you to the world Phones that connect you to the world Bugging the world - RFIDs Bugging the world - RFIDs Opencourseware - MIT Opencourseware - MIT Wikipedia Wikipedia Googles Open Library Googles Open Library

14. The World Is Flat

15. Triple convergence Global Web-enabled Workspace New Ways of Doing Business New Knowledge Workers

17. Summary of RateYourFuture.org Survey Findings Over 10,000 16-18 year olds in high schools surveyed

18. Major Findings Of students who plan to graduate from high school: Less than 1 in 10 say high school has been very hard. More than one-third say high school has been easy. 32% strongly agree they would work harder if high school offered more demanding and interesting courses. 71% think taking courses related to the kinds of jobs they want is the best way to make their senior year more meaningful.

19. 100 High School Freshmen 67Graduate 38To College 262 nd Year 18Degree in 6 years –82 Decide to Quit Education

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23. Changing Nature of Work International Comparisons Changing Youth Focus on on Learning Not All Succeeding Explain What is Important It is what is on THE test Increase Student Motivation Rigor and Relevance ???? Why ????

24. Personalized Learning Personalized Learning High Expectations High Expectations Data - Driven Decisions Data - Driven Decisions 9th Grade Transition 9th Grade Transition Challenging 12th Grade Challenging 12th Grade Rigorous and Relevant Curriculum Rigorous and Relevant Curriculum Effective Leadership Effective Leadership Relationships Driven by Guiding Principles Relationships Driven by Guiding Principles Sustained Professional Development Sustained Professional Development Exemplary Characteristics

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

26. International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc. Rigor/Relevance Framework

27. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework

28. Knowledge Taxonomy

29. Assimilation of knowledge Acquisition Thinking Continuum

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

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

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

33. Knowledge Taxonomy Verb List

34. Application Model

35. Acquisition of knowledge Application Action Continuum

36. Application Model 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

37. Managing Resources 1Know money values 2Solve word problems 3Relate wealth to quality of life 4Prepare budget 5Handle lottery winnings Application Model

38. Basic Nutrition Application Model 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

39. Levels of Application Model

40. Application Model Decision Tree

41. Is it Application? If NO If NO If YES - Is it real world? If NO and one discipline If NO and one discipline If NO and interdisciplinary If NO and interdisciplinary If YES - Is it unpredictable? If NO If NO If YES If YES Application Model Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

42. 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

43. Application Model 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

44. 12345 Application Knowledge 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rigor/Relevance Framework

45. 1. Recall Knolwedge 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

46. 1 2 3 4 5 6 12345 Rigor/Relevance Framework

47. 1 2 3 4 5 6 12345 A B C D

48. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework

49. Skill Skill Identify, collect or sort pertinent information while reading.

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

51. Quadrant B Locate and read current articles on biotech.

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

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

54. RIGORRIGOR RELEVANCE A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework TeacherWork Teacher/Student Roles StudentThinkStudent Think & Work StudentWork High Low

55. RIGORRIGOR RELEVANCE A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework RightAnswer Did Students Get it Right? RationalAnswerRightQuestions RightProcedure High Low

56. RIGORRIGOR RELEVANCE A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Describe function of gas spectrophotometer Difficult Solve quadratic equations Determine cost efficent heating for new home design Troubleshoot lawnmower that doesnt start High Low

57. RIGORRIGOR RELEVANCE A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Count by 5s to 100 Easy Compare captialism and socialism Write a letter to the editor Make change as cashier without working register High Low

58. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework

59. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework 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.

60. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework 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.

61. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N 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.

62. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N 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.

63. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N 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.

64. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N 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.

65. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework 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.

66. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework 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.

67. Rigor/Relevance Determining Levels Activity

68. Skills and Knowledge K 4 5 3 3 4 International Center for Leadership in Education 1997 Read or view news reports, interpret information and vote in an informed manner Use second language to discuss current events in a country where the language is spoken Follow directions in a manual to use equipment safely Write an essay, using references about an issue of interest Compare prices, interest rates and maintenance costs of buying an appliance

69. Skills and Knowledge International Center for Leadership in Education 1997 Read or view news reports, interpret information and vote in an informed manner Use second language to discuss current events in a country where the language is spoken Follow directions in a manual to use equipment safely Write an essay, using references about an issue of interest Compare prices, interest rates and maintenance costs of buying an appliance A 5 3 4 4 4

70. Skills and Knowledge K 4 5 3 3 4 International Center for Leadership in Education 1997 Read or view news reports, interpret information and vote in an informed manner Use second language to discuss current events in a country where the language is spoken Follow directions in a manual to use equipment safely Write an essay, using references about an issue of interest Compare prices, interest rates and maintenance costs of buying an appliance A 5 3 4 4 4

71. 1 2 3 4 5 6 12345 * * * * * * * * * * KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N Rigor/Relevance Framework A C D B

72. Rigor/Relevance Reflecting on Teaching Activity

73. Rigor/Relevance Challenge

74. 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

75. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework

76. Rigor/Relevance Linking Standards and Student Work Activity

77. Rigor/Relevance Framework and Assessments

78. Rigor/Relevance Assessment Challenge Activity

79. Rigor/Relevance Framework And Assessment

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

81. Low High LowHigh Traditional Tests Performance Rigor/Relevance Framework

82. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N Extended Response Extended Response Product Performance Product Performance Primary Assessments Rigor/Relevance Framework Portfolio Portfolio Product Performance Product Performance Interview Interview Self Reflection Self Reflection Process Process Performance Performance Product Performance Product Performance Multiple Choice Multiple Choice Constructed Response Constructed Response

83. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework

84. Rigor/Relevance Analyzing Test Questions Activity

86. 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 Keep level of assessment consistent with expectation for performance. Let students know assessment in advance

87. Rigor/ Relevanc e Handbook

88. Planning Instruction

99. Raising the Level of Rigor and Relevance

100. RIGORRIGOR RELEVANCE A B D C Increasing Rigor/Relevance High Low

101. Challenging Assessments Interdisciplinary Instruction Reading in the Content Area Relationships Use of Technology New Teaching Ideas Peer Teaching Observations Action Research Continuous Professional Development Increasing Rigor and Relevance

102. Challenging Assessments Interdisciplinary Instruction Reading in the Content Area Relationships Use of Technology New Teaching Ideas Peer Teaching Observations Action Research Continuous Professional Development Increasing Rigor and Relevance

103. Rigor/Relevanc e and Instructional Strategies

104. International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc. Instructional Strategies: How to Teach for Rigor and Relevance

106. Teaching is only as good as the learning that takes place. Instructional Strategies: How to Teach for Rigor and Relevance

107. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework

108. Rigor/Relevance What Works Best? Activity

109. Research When to Use Strategy Based on Rigor/RelevanceFramework

110. Strategies Brainstorming Brainstorming Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning Demonstration Demonstration Guided Practice Guided Practice Inquiry Inquiry Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Lecture Lecture Note-taking/Graphic Organizers Note-taking/Graphic Organizers Memorization Memorization Presentations/Exhibitions Presentations/Exhibitions Research Research Problem-based learning Problem-based learning Project Design Project Design Simulation/Role-playing Simulation/Role-playing Socratic Seminar Socratic Seminar Teacher Questions Teacher Questions Work-based Learning Work-based Learning

111. Selecting Strategies on Rigor/Relevance Guided Practice Guided Practice Lecture Lecture Memorization Memorization Best Strategies for Quadrant A - Acquisition

112. Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning Demonstration Demonstration Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Problem-based Learning Problem-based Learning Project Design Project Design Simulation/Role Playing Simulation/Role Playing Work-based Learning Work-based Learning Selecting Strategies on Rigor/Relevance Best Strategies for Quadrant B - Application

113. Brainstorming Brainstorming Inquiry Inquiry Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Research Research Socratic Seminar Socratic Seminar Teacher Questions Teacher Questions Selecting Strategies on Rigor/Relevance Best Strategies for Quadrant C - Assimilation

114. Brainstorming Brainstorming Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning Inquiry Inquiry Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Presentations/ Exhibitions Presentations/ Exhibitions Problem-based Learning Problem-based Learning Project Design Project Design Research Research Simulation/Role- playing Simulation/Role- playing Socratic Seminar Socratic Seminar Teacher Questions Teacher Questions Work-based Learning Work-based Learning Selecting Strategies on Rigor/Relevance Best Strategies for Quadrant D - Adaptation

115. Selection of Strategies Based on Rigor/ Relevance Framework

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

117. RIGORRIGOR RELEVANCE A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Strategies High Low Compare and Contrast Summarizing Design a Real World Product Teach Others Create Role Play

118. Strategies that Work Identifying Similarities and Differences Summarizing and Note Taking Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition Homework and Practice Nonlinguistic Representations Robert Marzano, 2001

119. Strategies that Work Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback Generating and Testing Hypotheses Generating and Testing Hypotheses Cues, Questions, and Advance Organizers Cues, Questions, and Advance Organizers Robert Marzano, 2001

120. What R/R quadrant(s) What assessment What Strategy How to change it

121. Suggestion for Sequencing Learning Dont always start in Quadrant A Dont always start in Quadrant A Consider starting with real world problems Consider starting with real world problems Use inquiry for launching activities Use inquiry for launching activities Use variety of individual and group student work Use variety of individual and group student work Make each part of learning experience important Make each part of learning experience important

122. Data - driven Decisions Data - driven Decisions

123. What are Data-driven Decisions? It is more than looking at student test scores?

124. What are Data-driven Decisions? It is objective criteria for determining what you teach?

125. International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc. Curriculum Matrix

126. ICLE Curriculum Survey Language Arts - Top 10 Topics 1. Apply in writing the rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling 2. Gather, analyze and summarize information from a variety of sources 3. Give oral directions that are clear and understood 4. Follow oral directions 5. Identify and select pertinent information while reading 6. Follow written directions carefully and accurately 7. Understand rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling 8. Develop processes for understanding and remembering 9. Prepare and deliver individual speeches 10. Know how to decipher unfamiliar words

127. 1. Perform operations with numbers include, decimals, ratios, percents and fractions 2. Understand characteristics of parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines 3. Understand basic algebraic properties 4. Understand characteristics of angles 5. Understand best procedures for statistical data collection, organization and display 6. Understand basic geometry ( point, line, plane) 7. Understand and use variables in expressions 8. Use correct order for performing algebraic expressions 9. Compute the distance between two points 10. Understand properties of circles ICLE Curriculum Survey Mathematics - Top 10 Topics

128. 1. Understand how and why rotation and revolution of earth affect day, seasons and weather 2. Understand systems of human body 3. Understand nutrition 4. Know the metric system and conversion 5. Make observation of the local environment using senses and instruments 6. Understand technology changes environment 7. Know processes in water cycle 8. Understand reproduction of living things from cells to species 9. Understand cells and functions 10. Understand human impact on environment and ways to improve ICLE Curriculum Survey Science - Top 10 Topics

129. Curriculum Matrix Kit

130. International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc. Career and Technical Education

131. CTE Kit components Data Priority standards Integration by Cluster

132. Agriculture and Natural Resources Ag Production Ag Services (Ag Business) Ag Mechanics Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Architecture Surveying and Drafting Construction Arts, Audiovisual Technology and Communications Visual Arts and Design Performing Arts Communications Business and Administration Accounting Human Resources Marketing and Management Entrepreneurship Education and Training Education/ Training Finance Banking Insurance Securities and Commodities Government and Public Admin. Administrative Service Provider Health Science Professional Services Health Administration Home Health Care Services Hospitals Hospitality and Tourism Lodging Food Travel Career Clusters

133. Human Services Professional Services Child Care Social Services Information Technology Computer and Data Processing Network Systems Computer Systems Product and Service Dev. Law and Public Safety Legal Occupations Protective Service Occupations Armed Forces Occupations Manufacturing Production Design Maintenance Retail/Wholesale Sales and Service Retail Wholesale Service Scientific Research/ Engineering Engineering Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Transportation Distribution Logistics Career Clusters, continued

134. CTE Matrix State Standard Related Essential Skills and priority Priority on State Test Appropriateness For Integration

135. Using CTE Matrix Curricular Mapping Prioritize Instruction Integrated (Interdisciplinary Instruction) PR--Validate CTE Program Options for Students Accountability--CTE Program

136. Reading

137. KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Reading Reading to acquire meaning Reading to acquire knowledge Reading to learn procedures Reading to acquire meaning and procedures

138. RIGORRIGOR RELEVANCE A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Identify Main Points in a Text. Raising Rigor and Relevance Compare Main Point of Text to Similar and Different Texts Relate Main Points Real World, Current Situation Negotiate a Collaborative Summary with a Peer High Low

139. Grade Equivalent Semantic Difficulty Semantic Difficulty Syntactic Complexity Syntactic Complexity

140. Lexile Framework Semantic Difficulty Semantic Difficulty Syntactic Complexity Syntactic Complexity

141. Lexile Literature 1500 - On Ancient Medicine 1400 - The Scarlet Letter 1300 - Brown vs. Board of Ed. 1200 - War and Peace 1100 - Pride and Prejudice 1000 - Black Beauty 900 - Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders 800 - The Adventures of Pinocchio 700 - Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery 600 - A Baby Sister for Frances 500 - The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth 400 - Frog and Toad are Friends 300 - Cliffords Manners

142. Lexile Texts 1500 - The Making of Memory: From Molecules to Mind; Doubleday 1400 - Philosophical Essays; Hackett Publishing 1300 - Psychology: An Introduction; Prentice Hall 1200 - Business; Prentice Hall 1100 - America: Pathways to Present; Prentice Hall 1000 - Writing and Grammar Gold Level; Prentice Hall 900 - World Cultures: A Global Mosaic; Prentice Hall 800 - Word 97; Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 700 - World Explorer: The U.S. & Canada; Prentice Hall 600 - Science (Grade 4); Addison-Wesley 500 - People and Places; Silver Burdett Ginn 400 - Imagine That!; Scholastic Inc. 300 - My World; Harcourt Brace

143. Personal Use Aetna Health Care Discount Form (1360) Medical Insurance Benefit Package (1280) Application for Student Loan (1270) Federal Tax Form W-4 (1260) Installing Your Child Safety Seat (1170) Microsoft Windows User Manual (1150) G.M. Protection Plan (1150) CD DVD Player Instructions (1080)

144. Newspapers Reuters (1440) NY Times (1380) Washington Post (1350) Wall Street Journal (1320) Chicago Tribune (1310) Associated Press (1310) USA Today (1200)

145. Reading Comparison – High School

146. 16 Career Clusters Department of Education

147. Reading Requirements Findings Entry-level Entry-level Highest in 6/16 Highest in 6/16 Second Highest in 7/16 Second Highest in 7/16 Consistent Across Country Consistent Across Country

148. Reading Requirements Research Law/Public Safety 1420 - 1740 Ag/Natural Resources 1270 - 1510 Information Tech 1290 - 1460 Transportation/Distr./Log. 1170 - 1350 Architecture/Construction 1210 - 1340 Business and Admin. 1230 - 1330 Manufacturing 1200 - 1310 Health Science 1260 - 1300 Retail/Wholesale 1170 - 1270 Scientific Research/Engr. 1190 - 1240 Human Services 1050 - 1200 Arts/AV Tech/Comm. 1110 - 1190 25%75%

149. Human Services

150. Construction

151. Manufacturing

152. Types of Data Example Type of DataLiteracy Student LearningPerformance on State Test Demographics Processes Curriculum and Instruction

153. Types of Data Example Type of DataLiteracy Student LearningPerformance on State Test Local Assessment Surveys on interest Quantity of Reading Oberservation of Reading Levels DemographicsIncoming Student Reading Levels ProcessesReading Levels of Textbooks Teaching Materials Success of Reading Practices Curriculum and Instruction Level of Reading Comprehension on State Test Real World Postsecondary Learning

154. Culinary Arts Academy

155. 155 Reading in the Content Area Adjusting to Student Reading Levels Pre-reading Activities Vocabulary Strategies Notetaking and Graphic Organizers

156. ICLE Philosophy Rigor Relevance All Students

157. International Center for Leadership in Education, Inc. Helen M. Branigan hbranigan@aol.com Richard Jones rdj@nycap.rr.com Senior Consultants 1587 Route 146 Rexford, NY 12148 Phone (518) 399-2776 Fax (518) 399-7607