Dr. Karin Hess

Planning a book study using Applying Depth of Knowledge and Cognitive Rigor? Contact Dr. Hess for downloadable resources.

DOWNLOAD Excerpts from Rigor by Design, Not Chance: Deeper Thinking Through Actionable Instruction and Assessment

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Featured Instructional & Assessment Strategies

• Applying Depth of Knowledge & Cognitive Rigor - Lesson Observation Tool (Appendix D)

• Elevating Competency-Based Learning in a PLC at Work - Connecting 4 PLC Questions with Building a Defensible Body of Evidence (Chapter 2)

• BEST for the Future Toolkits & Resources - (2020-2022) Research-based instructional and assessment tools, videos, and student self-assessment tools

  • BEST K-12 Self-Direction Rubrics Use to guide self-assessment and conferencing activities

  • BEST K-12 Collaboration Rubrics Use to guide peer-assessment, self-assessment, and conferencing activities

  • BEST K-12 Creativity Rubrics Use to assess Applying Creative Thinking & Developing Creative Products

  • BEST K-12 Communication Rubrics Use across content areas for consistently setting & assessing expectations

• Deeper Competency-Based Learning - Assessment Strategies for Student Self-Monitoring (Chapter 4)

• Rethinking formative assessment: Use learning progressions to fuel student success (March 2019 article and webinar)

 

Featured Kid Tools​

• Updated Poster/Metacognitive Task Cards: 6 Ways to Uncover Thinking and Deepen Understanding

• Reposted 2023 Introducing Math Problem Solving - A Procedural Protocol 

• October 2022 Kid Friendly "What I Need to Do" Rubric (Annotated example for Analysis of Media Rubric)

• July 2021 Kid Tool: Self-Assessing Goal Setting (Chapter 4 Excerpt, Deeper Competency-Based Learning)

• March 2021 Kid Tool: Metacognitive Cognitive Rigor Task Cards - 6 Ways to Uncover Thinking and Deepen Understanding (excerpt from Rigor by Design, Not Chance)​​

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