Depth of Knowledge (DOK)

1. Depth of Knowledge (DOK) DOK as: A Mindset -and- Within the Context of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

2. Today’s Agenda • All Licensed Educators; Variety of grade and content areas • Terminology Considerations • Content area/Grade level Tally and Grouping • Parking Lot • Depth of Knowledge (DOK) • DOK within the context of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) • Intended Outcomes: • Participants will gain a basic understanding of DOK and its purpose as it applies to instructional practice, particularly within the framework of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) • Participants will have engaged in practice with rating academic goals with a DOK level • Participants will gain a basic understanding of the purpose, structure, and benefits of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) • Participants will grasp the process of writing a Statement of Intended Learning for their own content area/grade level

3. Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Overview DOK within the context of the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) Item Examples and DOK

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6. Hess’s Cognitive Rigor (DOK + Bloom’s Taxonomy - Reading)

7. Hess’s Cognitive Rigor (DOK + Bloom’s Taxonomy - Writing)

8. Hess’s Cognitive Rigor (DOK+Bloom’s Taxonomy - Math+Science )

9. CAS Example with DOK: 6th Grade Social Studies

10. CAS Example without DOK:10th Grade R/W/C

11. DOK - Item Samples PARCC / CMAS samples: http://www.parcconline.org/samples/item-task-prototypes “increased rigor; deeper understanding” High DOK in MC items is difficult but possible. See Scientific Literacy Handout.

12. Activity: Academic Goals for a Term and DOK (pt. 1) • Handout: Samples of Goals for a Term • Please collaborate at your table/with your group (if applicable) and determine the DOK level of two goals (refer to DOK handouts if necessary) ..and why • Note: Consensus ideal but not required • Share out/Discussion of ratings

13. Activity: Academic Goals for a Term and DOK (pt. 2) Explanation of this type of goal (Statement of Intended Learning) [5 min break?]

14. Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) • Background/Purpose • SB 10-191; 50% Student Growth • Pre-post concept; Assessment Collaboratives • Aligned with the Teaching and Learning Cycle • Provide flexibility and autonomy to their creators • Definition: Measurable instructional goals that are based on the academic standards and established for a specific group of students (usually a class) over a set period of time (usually a term)

15. Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) SLOs are NOT: a simple computation of pre-post assessment score differences; results based on only ONE measure or assessment instrument; an “add-on” for teachers engaged in effective teaching practices 2013-14 Pilot Components/Form

16. Depth of Knowledge (DOK) in the context of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) • Striving for Higher DOK levels should be a mindset that applies to the Teaching/Learning Cycle in general. • The DOK level of the Statement of Intended Learning in your SLO should be matched by the same level DOK for: • Assessment (items; rubrics) • Learning Targets (by default) • Progress Monitoring (looking for evidence)

17. Optional Activity on your own time: Write a Statement of Intended Learning Individually or with colleagues, write a first draft of a Statement of Intended Learning while referring to the CO Academic Standards. Keep in mind your intended level of DOK. Following this session: You can submit for feedback but MUST include complete Standards reference and content/grade level information: mdlewis@aps.k12.co.us

18. In Conclusion… • We are developing PD for teachers in collaboration with Div. of Equity in Learning and Div. of Human Resources • Linking QS 1-5 to QS 6 • Linking Pacing Guides to Educator Effectiveness • Implementation planning • In-person trainings • Screencasts • SLO Bank • pte.aurorak12.org (our website) • http://www.wested.org/resources/depth-of-knowledge-and-critical-thinking/ (webinar on DOK) • http://www.coloradoplc.org/assessment (CDE Assessment Bank) Questions?