Dr. Karin Hess

Below are a few sample strategies from Rigor by Design, Not Chance.

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1. CHAPTER 1:

   • The Actionable Assessment Cycle

2. CHAPTER 2: Ask a Series of Probing Questions

3. CHAPTER 3: Build Schemas in Each Content Area

4. CHAPTER 4: Consider Strategic Scaffolding

   • ​KID TOOL - TBEAR Use this graphic organizer to locate and analyze supporting evidence or to develop vocabulary

   • Strategic Scaffolding Strategies for different DOK levels

5. CHAPTER 5: Design Complex Tasks

   • ​What Makes Tasks Complex? (pp. 97-99)

   • KID TOOL- Anticipation Guide (p.114)

   • S-T-A-R-S - Use this tool to plan prompt for performance assessments with student input (pp. 104-107)

6. CHAPTER 6: Engage Students in Metacognition & Reflection

   • ​KID TOOL - Visual of Metacognitive Task Cards (p. 22)​

7. CHAPTER 7: 

   • ​KID TOOL- Student-Designed Planning, Tasks, and Evidence of Learning

   • Rigor by Design Walk-Through Tool - Annotated version with examples AND Blank editable version

   • Editable Lesson & Unit Planning Template: Teacher-Student Roles by DOK Level

8. Appendix A - Kid Tools

   • ​KID TOOL - Student-Designed Investigation Checkpoints (p. 169)

9. Appendix B - Teacher Tools

10. Links to Related Resources (See the end of each chapter)