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Increasing Academic Rigor in the Math Classroom (LMS102)


Description

Transform your math instruction in just 2 hours. Discover the difference between rigor and difficulty, harness the power of Webb's Depth of Knowledge in mathematics, and create rigorous assessment questions. Join us now to implement these tools and teaching practices into your math classroom!

Hours: 2

Content
  • Section 1: START HERE!
  • 1.1- A Quick Message for the Participants
  • 1.2- Agenda, Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
  • 1.3- Guided Notes Template and Google Slide Deck
  • Section 2: Rigor vs. Difficulty
  • 2.1- Rigor vs. Difficulty
  • 2.2- Rigor in the Classroom
  • 2.3- Section 2: Review
  • Section 3: Webb's Depth of Knowledge Overview
  • 3.1- Understanding Webb's Depth of Knowledge
  • 3.2- Webb's Document Comparison
  • 3.3- Section 3: Review
  • SECTION 4: IDENTIFYING DOK LEVELS
  • 4.1- DOK Levels for Mathematics
  • 4.2- What's Your DOK?
  • 4.3- DOK Matching
  • 4.4- DOK Discussion Board
  • 4.5- Section 4: Review
  • SECTION 5: DOK MATH PROGRESSION
  • 5.1- Math Progressions DOK Content
  • 5.2- DOK Progression Activity
  • SECTION 6: APPLICATION OF DOK IN YOUR CLASSROOM
  • 6.1 - Optional Activity: Simon Sinek Video - "What Is Your Why?"
  • 6.2- Activity 5: Extended Thinking and Application of DOK
  • Section 7: Conclusion
  • 7.1- Closing Reflection For the Course
  • 7.2- Act 48 Course Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever