Increase Depth of Instruction Chapter 5. Give Support Chapter 6. Options for Assessment Chapter 7: Reinvigorate the Environment Chapter 8: Extend Your Reach References About the book Teachers are required to increase the rigor for students, but how? This book by bestselling author and rigor ...
Blackburn’s opening chapter explains the Task Cycle. The chapter zeroes in on the importance of planning with the purpose and product of the task as the drivers for instruction. Novice and veteran teachers alike will find Blackburn’s explanation and planning templates helpful. Core to Blackburn’...
This correlational study was designed to examine the relationships among the use of educative model lessons in professional development, teachers' understanding of cognitive rigor, their attitudes toward cognitively rigorous instruction for all students, and their perceptions of trainer effectiveness. The ...
Computer-based instruction's (CBI) rediscovered role in K-12: An evaluation case study of one high school's use of CBI to improve pass rates on high-stakes... Patriot High School (PHS) adopted a remediation strategy to help its 10th-grade students at risk of failing the Math portion of...
Numerous high school students, including many who are enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) courses, do not have the math skills necessary for today's high-skill workplace or college entrance requirements. This study tests a model for enhancing mathematics instruction in five high school...
Planning student centered instruction is a major element in increasing rigor in learning, and Hess offers important information on how the brain functions, specifically its need to find patterns and make connections leading to deeper learning. What I’ve noticed in my own classroom, and appreciated...
The concept of rigor, relevance, and relationships in the classroom has changed and will continue to change in the future. But there’s no doubt that engaging all students in high-level instruction that's fun and relates to their own lives will stand the test of time. The views expressed ...
LEARNING OUTCOME INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF RIGOR, RELEVANCE, AND RELATIONSHIPS AS IT RELATES TO STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, AND SCHOOL CULTURE. WHAT IS RIGOR? RIGOR REFERS TO ACADEMIC RIGOR – LEARNING IN WHICH STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE A THROUGH, IN-DEPTH MASTERY OF CHALLENGING TASKS TO DE...
particularly in relation to the state. WCMS saw overall growth in math and ELA. The school’s math scores were 13 percent higher than the state average and the reading scores were 12 percent higher than the state average. Dr. Tupper sees the dedication of his educators as a la...
Students learn in many different ways. Just as instruction must vary to meet the individual needs of students, so must homework. Rigorous and challenging learning experiences will vary with the student. Their design will vary, as will their duration. Ultimately, it is the quality of the assignme...