A practical and systematic approach to deepening student engagement, promoting a growth mindset, and building a classroom culture that truly supports Thinking and learning.
Ultimately, Rigor by Design, Not Chance helps educators empower students to take greater ownership of their own learning..
School leaders and instructional coaches can also benefit from the variety of teacher-friendly supports to foster rigorous learning in their schools.
E ngage students in metacognition and reflection throughout the learning process.
From there, Hess details how to create an Actionable Assessment cycle that will drive learning forward in any classroom.
This book offers a treasure trove of strategies, student look-for behaviors, and templates to guide teachers in their work as well as an array of rich performance-based assessments to engage and challenge students.
D esign complex tasks that emphasize transfer and evidence-based solutions.5.
C onsider ways to strategically scaffold learning.4.
B uild schemas in each content area.3.
A sk a series of probing questions of increasing complexity.2.
To that end, she outlines five essential teacher moves that foster Thinking and learning: 1.
So how can teachers get more clarity on Rigor and foster more meaningful learning in their classroomsIn Rigor by Design, Not Chance , veteran educator Karin Hess offers not only a clear vision of what makes learning deep and rigorous but also a systematic and equitable approach for engaging students of all ages in rich learning tasks.
Still, some persistent myths about Rigor can get in the way--such as the belief that it means more or harder work for everyone, rather than challenging and advancing students\' thinking.
Every student deserves access to deep and rigorous learning.
A practical and systematic approach to deepening student engagement, promoting a growth mindset, and building a classroom culture that truly supports Thinking and learning
