1. Read a description of a science experiment and list the necessary materials to perform the experiment.

2. Locate and read a current article on stem cell research, summarize the innovation and benefits to humans.

3. Read and analyze three original newspaper articles from the Vietnam War and identify reasons for public opposition to US entry into the war.

4. Write directions on how to connect a new television to cable and DVD recorder.

RIGOR

RELEVANCE

High

HighLow

Low 1Knowledge

in one Discipline

2Apply in

Discipline

3Apply across

Disciplines

4Apply to real-world predictabl

e situations

5Apply to real-world

unpredictable situations

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5

4

3

2

1Knowledge

Comprehension

Application

Analysis

Synthesis

Evaluation

Students gather and store bits of information. Students are primarily expected to remember or understand this knowledge.

Students use acquired knowledge to solve problems, design solutions, and complete work. The highest level of application is to apply knowledge to new and unpredictable situations.

Students extend and refine their acquired knowledge to be able to use that knowledge automatically to analyze and solve problems.

Students have the competence to think in complex ways and to apply their knowledge and skills. Even when confronted with perplexing unknowns, students are able to use extensive knowledge and skills to create solutions.

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1. Read a description of a science experiment and list the necessary materials to perform the experiment.

2. Locate and read a current article on stem cell research, summarize the innovation and benefits to humans.

3. Read and analyze three original newspaper articles from the Vietnam War and identify reasons for public opposition to US entry into the war.

4. Write directions on how to connect a new television to cable and DVD recorder.

RIGOR

RELEVANCE

High

HighLow

Low 1Knowledge

in one Discipline

2Apply in

Discipline

3Apply across

Disciplines

4Apply to real-world predictable situations

5Apply to real-world

unpredictable situations

Comprehension

Application

Analysis

Synthesis

Evaluation

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Read a description ofa science experimentand list the necessary materials to perform the experiment.

Locate and read a current articleon stem cell research, summarizethe innovation and benefits to humans.

Read and analyze threeoriginal newspaper articles from the VietnamWar and identify reasonsfor public opposition to US entry into the war.

Write directions on how to connecta new television to cable and DVD Recorder.

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5

4

3

2

1Knowledge

KNOWLEDGE

A P P L I C A T I O N

AA BB

DDCC

Rigor/Relevance Framework

TeacherWorks

Teacher/Student Roles

StudentThinks

StudentWorks

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KNOWLEDGE

A P P L I C A T I O N

AA BB

DDCC

Rigor/Relevance Framework

TeacherControlled

Influence

TeacherDirected

Externally Directed

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KNOWLEDGE

A P P L I C A T I O N

AA BB

DDCC

Rigor/Relevance Framework

Routine Memorization

Four Quadrants of Learning

Complex Analytical

Practical Hands On

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Design a weight training program for a paraplegic.

Program a robot to draw a square. Find shapes/things around you that

have symmetry. Analyze commercials for fact and

opinion. Conduct a student survey on First

Amendment rights.

Quadrant D lessons prepare students for life beyond school.

They prepare students for the work force and to be the leaders of tomorrow in the 21st Century.

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