After reviewing the Indiana College and Career Readiness Standards the first word that comes to mind is rigor. We are not only increasing the level of activities we develop for our students, but the depth of knowledge. Our Acuity scores indicate a need to increase the rigor in our daily teaching to ensure we meet the new standards the state has developed. As the instructional leader it is my role to support the classroom instruction and build a culture of collaboration so all individuals, teachers and students, will succeed.
Below you will find two blog articles addressing rigor in the classroom and Webb's Depth of Knowledge. Without fully understanding Webb's DoK, one might think that rigor would be hitting the higher level of Bloom's taxonomy. However, it is crucial to remember that it is not the verb that makes the task rigorous, it is what comes after the verb! Take the challenge located in the second link and assess the tasks you assign your students!
Rigor isn't bad!
Do I create rigorous lesson plans?
Depth of Knowledge Chart
Calendar
October 27th - Acuity Make-ups; Readistep 8th grade testing
October 28th - Last day for Acuity Make-ups; Picture Re-takes; Fire Drill 1:30 p.m.
October 29th - Halloween Dance 2:30 - 4:15 (The PTSA would appreciate volunteers!); Kevin Dill Training
October 30th - Kevin Dill Training (Mr. Friend out of building); Door Decorating Contest should be complete!
October 31st - Happy Halloween; judging of the doors will occur!
***I will be attending the NCTM (math conference) on Thursday and Friday.
Announcements
I would like to welcome Evelyn Morales to our Scott Family! Evelyn is our new 7th grade math teacher for team 7B. Welcome!
Same Stuff as Stars - everyone should be near Chapter 14 and administering quiz 3 on Friday. Please continue to have students complete quizzes and continue reading. These quizzes allow you to hold students more accountable during advisory.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. ~ Mark Twain
A person’s mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of her/his opportunities, and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of her/his difficulties. ~ Harry S Truman
I enjoyed the 2nd article. It lines up well with today's cluster topic of creating assessments.
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