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February 18, 2014. Deeper Thinking for the Common Core. Welcome!. Oliver Schinkten , M.Ed . Educational Leadership, Lakeland College . Robert King, B.A . Theology and the Humanities, Valparaiso University. Level One (Recall/ Understand). Level Two (Apply).
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February 18, 2014 Deeper Thinking for the Common Core
Welcome! Oliver Schinkten, M.Ed.Educational Leadership, Lakeland College Robert King, B.A. Theology and the Humanities, Valparaiso University
Level One (Recall/ Understand) Level Two (Apply) What's new? Depth of knowledge. OldAssessments
Level One (Recall/ Understand) Level Four (Create) Level Two (Apply) Level Three (Analyze/ Evaluate) What's new? Depth of knowledge. OldAssessments NewAssessments
Why this new emphasis?Because the Common Core requires . . . • Critical and creative thinking • Problem solving and innovation • Communicating and collaborating • Building and analyzing arguments • Finding, evaluating, and creating information • Using technology
See these Common Core Standards: • ELA Anchor Standards for College and Career Readiness • Mathematical Practices Standards • Science and Engineering Practices Standards
Metaphorical Thinking electricity water How is ____________ like _______________? Both have flow. They run through walls. Both have current. Thunderstorms make both. Both have waves. Water conducts electricity. Both look bluish. They make life possible. Both can be stored. Hydroelectricity . . .
Forced Connections two sides got from grandpa crack in the middle could expand arguments prayers defines America preparations keeps us together kitchen table The Civil War
Conceptual Blending Congress a business How could _________ be more like __________? Conduct annual performance reviews. Balance income and expenses. Require to contribute toward own insurance. Compete against other legislatures. Send on team-building weekend. Reward problem-solving and innovation.
Perspective Shifting What if I were . . . female middle Wisconsin writer conservative Muslim I am . . . (gender) (age) (home) (job) (politics) (religion) male middle Wisconsin writer liberal Methodist
SCAMPER Evaluation What other materials could a car be built from? Velcro Memory metal Nerf Teflon Lego Carbon nano-tubes Bamboo Kevlar
SCAMPER Evaluation What other problems could cars solve? Terrarium Solar collector Theater Generator Collateral Roadblock Mobile doctor’s office Grill
Creating an Algorithm Start/Finish Process Decision Flow
Strategies Drawn From High School Inquire To view digital samples, go to www.zaner-bloser.com/inquire
February 18, 2014 Deeper Thinking for the Common Core