1 1*. 2 After studying and practicing with the Rigor & Relevance Framework tools, teachers will be able to write lesson plans and develop learning experiences

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After studying and practicing with the Rigor & Relevance Framework tools, teachers will be able to write lesson plans and develop learning experiences which provide opportunities for students to perform at exemplary levels of Rigor and Relevance.

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Rate your understanding of the rigor and relevance framework:

1 - I don’t know nothing ‘bout it (or very little). 2 - I get the Rigor part but not Relevance. 3 - I get the Relevance part but not Rigor. 4 – I feel pretty good about it all. 5 – I am expert in R&R. (Not Rest and Relaxation)

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Evaluation

Synthesis

Analysis

Application

Comprehension

Knowledge

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A BKnowledge In one discipline

ApplyKnowledgeIn one discipline

Apply knowledge across disciplines

Apply knowledge to real-world predictable situations

Apply knowledge To real-worldunpredictable situations

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Knowledge Taxonomy

6 Evaluate spending habits of spouse- Evaluation

1 Identify money- Recall Knowledge

2 Explain values- Comprehension

5 Set goals based on budget- Synthesis

4 Match expenses to budget- Analysis

3 Buy something within budget- Application

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Determine the level of Rigor of activities using the scale 1-6?

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MANAGING RESOURCESMANAGING RESOURCES

11 Know money values- Know money values- one disciplineone discipline

22 Solve word problems- Solve word problems- application application within disciplinewithin discipline

33 Relate wealth to quality of Relate wealth to quality of life-life- application across disciplines application across disciplines

44 Prepare budget- Prepare budget- application to real-application to real-world predictable situationsworld predictable situations

55 Handle lottery winnings- Handle lottery winnings- application to real-world unpredictable situationsapplication to real-world unpredictable situations

Application Model

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Determine the level of Relevance of activities using the scale 1-5?

Is it Application?Is it Application?◆If NO – If NO – Level 1

If YES - Is it real world?If YES - Is it real world?◆If NO and one discipline- If NO and one discipline- Level 2◆If NO and interdisciplinary- If NO and interdisciplinary- Level 3Level 3

If YES - Is it unpredictable?If YES - Is it unpredictable?◆If NO- If NO- Level 4◆If YES- If YES- Level 5

Application Model ChecklistApplication Model Checklist

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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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1. Describe in your own

terms the meaning of one of the amendments in the Bill of Rights.

2. Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event.

3. Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides.

4. Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles.

Enter the number corresponding to the order:

A.B.C.D.

Then push SEND.

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Select a lesson plan from one teacher in your group as a model.

Discuss the lesson content and activities- questions , etc. Use the framework tool to check activities for Knowledge

level and Application level. Then rate the quadrant Use the walkthrough tool and circle: below basic, basic,

proficient, or exemplary for the original lesson for both Rigor and Relevance.

Change the lesson to improve the R&R rating in some way. Use the rubrics and framework to help you do this.

On the chart paper write your original rating (Quadrant) and how you changed the lesson to improve levels of R & R. Where do you rate your lesson now?

Select someone to report your results.

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Rate your understanding of the rigor and relevance framework:

1 - I don’t know nothing ‘bout it (or very little). 2 - I get the Rigor part but not Relevance. 3 - I get the Relevance part but not Rigor. 4 – I feel pretty good about it all. 5 – I am expert in R&R. (Not Rest and Relaxation)

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*October 31, 2012 Using Technology in the Classroom

November 20, 2012 Pre-Post Assessement Data with Students

All sessions begin at 3:15 PM unless otherwise noted.

* Optional meetings held after school from 3:15-4:45 PM - Staff members must sign up in My LearningPlan.

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1 1*. 2 After studying and practicing with the Rigor & Relevance Framework tools, teachers will be able to write lesson plans and develop learning experiences