Applying webbs depthofknowledge dok levels in reading karin k. Multiple intelligenceslearning stylesblooms taxonomy. Multiplechoice and constructedresponse items can be written at a depthofknowledge level 4. The range of rigor of the assessment items should reflect the rigor of the course content and instruction.
Understanding depth of knowledge and cognitive complexity. Ppt depth of knowledge powerpoint presentation free to. Other possible markings on the sidewall snow tyre means a tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound or structure is primarily. Descriptors of dok levels for science based on webb and wixson. Wheel does not address depth of knowledge published on july 20, 2015 july 20, 2015 37 likes 3 comments. The attached file below is a dok wheel that displays activities that may be associated with each level. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Distinguishing between webbs depth of knowledge dok levels can be challenging for secondary mathematics teachers as examples are often too vague to be useful. Webbs depth of knowledge dok provides a vocabulary and a frame of reference when thinking about our. Level one activities recall elements and details of story structure, such as sequence of events, character, plot and setting. A variety of resources related to depth of knowledge and how to use in your classroom. Depth of knowledge the depth of knowledge dok framework was developed by dr. Inservice, association for supervision and curriculum development, 9 may 2017.
The mentoring minds dokrbt wheel provides quickandeasy access to two critical thinking models, one on each side of the wheel. Webbs dok provides students with language tools to access text and classroom discourse. How depth of knowledge drives learning and assessment. It also enables managers to recognize the scope and depth of knowledge available to maximize problem. A guide for using webbs depth of knowledge with common. Depth of knowledge dok in mathematics teacher tech. Typically, when we think of assessment item difficulty, we associate it with the actual question stem, the length of the questions, and other components coming from the item.
Traditionally, standardized assessments measured students to think deeply about the academic. Its based on a fourthgrade standard on comparing fractions. Depth of knowledge west cary instructional resources. Depth of knowledge level 4 dok 4 requires high cognitive demand and is very complex. The shocking truth about the depth of knowledge wheel. Depth of knowledge dok overview chart level ofcomplexity measures a studentsdepth of knowledge level 1 recallreproduction recall a fact, information, or procedure. That is the first thing with which people must come to understanding. To support teachers with this expectation, abcschoolhouse has designed posterscharts to meet this need using the art of stefani sadler. A guide for using webbs depth of knowledge with common core state standards.
Using webbs depth of knowledge to increase rigor edutopia. Norman webb and flip chart developed by myra collins. Students provide support for reasoning, apply complex and. It is defined as the complexity or depth of understanding that is required to answer an. The target represents the depth of knowledge reflected in the item. A guide for using webbs depth of knowledge with common core. The concept of depth of knowledge that is addressed in the college and career ready standards was developed by norman webb 1997. The dok chart helps educators categorize their questions or tasks based on the complexity of thinking that is required to complete the task.
Youve been using it wrong all along if you are a teacher, you have probably seen norman webbs depth of knowledge. Cognitive rigor matrixdepth of knowledge the common core state standards require highlevel cognitive demand, such as asking students to demonstrate deeper. Depth of knowledgerigor chart and checklist use the following chart to help create and categorize assessment items. This body of work offers the depth of knowledge dok model employed to analyze the cognitive expectation demanded by standards, curricular activities. Understanding depth of knowledge and cognitive complexity one model for classifying thinking into cognitive levels of complexity is blooms taxonomy. From depth of knowledge descriptors, examples and question stems for increasing depth of knowledge in the classroom developed by dr. Depth of knowledge professional development teaching. Webbs depth of knowledge dok can be a useful tool in acting on all of these recommendations. The depth of knowledge is the degree of depth or complexity of. Depthofknowledge at level 4 in science should be reserved for local assessment only. Depth of knowledge dok was developed through research by norman l. Wheels are the new standard of python distribution and are intended to replace eggs. Dok depth of knowledge in each content area helpful tool in assessing a students depth of knowledge in various topics across all kinds of content areas hepatitis c depression product depression without cause dok depth.
Webbs depth of knowledge gives you a framework and common language to make that happen in your classroom. The model is based upon the assumption that curricular elements may all be categorized based upon the cognitive. This circular poster is based on webbs depth of knowledge which provides a vocabulary and a frame of reference when thinking about our students and how they engage with the content. Depth of knowledge, or dok, is a way to think about content complexity, not content difficulty. Webb designed his model as a means of increasing the cognitive complexity and demand of standardized assessments. The depth of understanding and cognitive reasoning required to answer or explain an assessmentrelated item or a classroom activity dok levels are not sequential. Integrating cognitive rigor with webbs depth of knowledge. Norman webb from the wisconsin center for education research wcer it is a hierarchy based on. Heres a depth of knowledge wheel webb to help in developing lessons and activities scaffold students thinkinglearning to help them engage in a higher level thinking skills. Implementing webbs depth of knowledge with students. Depth of knowledge rigor chart and checklist use the following chart to help create and categorize assessment items. Students are expected to make connections restate ideas with the content or among content areas.
Level learner action key actions sample question stems question numbersportfolio components level 1. Webbs depth of knowledge west shore school district. Ive found that helping students develop their understanding of the language within the dok has been beneficial in supporting literacy and can also support. Depth of knowledge dok is a scale used to determine the amount of thinking required for a given question or task. Writing is a great subject area when it comes to assessing higher level depth of knowledge dok, but even top students can find writing to be a challenge. Depth of knowledge examples for secondary mathematics. Developing higher order thinking questions based on webbs dok and fcat content complexity presented by brenda matthews, district literacy coach. Applying webbs depthofknowledge dok levels in reading. Sharing the depth of knowledge framework with students. I would use manipulative and games and items like a beach ball, white boards, cards, etc.
The range of rigor of the assessment items should reflect the. Depth of knowledge for kindergarten and first grade by. Depth of knowledge, or dok, is a way to think about content. The depthofknowledge dok was created by norman webb from the wisconsin center for education research. This body of work offers the depth of knowledge dok model employed to analyze the cognitive expectation demanded by standards, curricular activities and assessment tasks webb, 1997. Webb depthofknowledge levels for four content areas, march 28, 2002. English language arts mathematics science social studies webbs depth of knowledge dok provides a vocabulary and a frame of reference when. Recall elements and details of story structure, such as sequence of events, character, plot and setting.
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