I like to use norman webbs depth of knowledge dok framework to unpack what critical thinking might look like in a variety of contexts to support literacy skills, working with teachers to identify links between the depth of knowledge levels and the common core state standards. Norman webb and flip chart developed by myra collins depth of knowledge level 3. Jan 28, 2017 the video differentiates all of the different knowledge levels of webb s depth of knowledge. Webbs depth of knowledge assessment tracking sheets are designed to help educators measure the cognitive rigor of specific questions in various assessments. Depth of knowledge guidelines for mathematics items. Introduction to webbs depthofknowledge levels mathematics depthofknowledge levels level 1 recall includes the recall of information such as a fact, definition, term, or a simple procedure, as well as performing a simple algorithm or applying a formula. Depth of knowledge articles international center for. Webb first introduced the concept of depth of knowledge in his paper research monograph no. Hess, carlock, jones, and walkup 2009 we have pulled out math. From depth of knowledge descriptors, examples and question stems for increasing depth of knowledge in the classroom developed by dr. Depth of knowledge matrix for elementary mathematics. Depth of knowledge, or dok, is a way to think about content complexity, not content difficulty. Alignment analysis of the common core state standards integrated pathway.
Depth of knowledge examples for secondary mathematics. Introduction in a standards based education system, alignment between expectations for student learning, instruction, and assessment is critical. Prioritization and distribution of emphasis across and within. Webbs depth of knowledge dok depth of knowledge or dok is another type of framework used to identify the level of rigor for an assessment. A guide for using webbs depth of knowledge with common core. Ged testing service is using webbs dok model to guide item development for the current ged test, in the same manner as blooms taxonomy of. They will ask questions regarding the definition and stages of webb s. It is critical that teachers expose students to tasks at all dok levels so they have experience demonstrating the deeper understandings called for by the common core state standards. Webb, wisconsin center for educational research depth of knowledge levels for four content areas, march 28, 2002, interpreting and assigning depth of knowledge levels to both objectives within standards and assessment items is an essential requirement of alignment. Identifying webbs depth of knowledge levels youtube. Depth of knowledge levels, this is a tool that can be used to facilitate a.
Applying webbs depth of knowledge and naep levels of complexity in mathematics marge petit and karin hess in order to define descriptors for cognitive demand to guide test item or assessment development, classification of items, and alignment to the states grade level. Identify recall collecting classifying organizing and comparing data. Webbs depth of knowledge was created by norman webb from the wisconsin center for education. Level learner action key actions sample question stems question numbersportfolio. One useful tool, norman webbs depth of knowledge levels, can help. Exploring cognitive demand in instruction and assessment.
Webb s depth of knowledge assessment tracking sheets are designed to help educators measure the cognitive rigor of specific questions in various assessments. Depth of knowledge at level 4 in mathematics should be reserved for local assessment. Hesso cognitive rigor matrices for elasocial studies, writing, and math science developed by karin hess, at the center for. Mathematics item sampler grade 4 wisconsin department of. Spend a minute or two thinking about it and then continue below. It should be noted that the term knowledge, as it is used here, is intended to broadly encompass all forms of knowledge i. Alignment of science and mathematics standards and. Ultimately, this video will help teachers get improve instruction and add rigor to their learning. Level learner action key actions sample question stems question numbersportfolio components level 1.
Descriptors of levels for mathematics based on webb, depthofknowledge. For use as a handout, a poster, or a class set, these dok question stems would be great for students to use when they are creating higher order thinking questions in a lesson. The outcome product is the focus of the depth of understanding. Teaching with depth an understanding of webbs depth of knowledge. In order for educators to fully implement the 2017 kansas mathematics standards with the intended rigor, we must consider how increasing depth of knowledge promotes student thinking. Level one activities recall elements and details of story structure, such as sequence of events, character, plot and setting. Sep 30, 2008 we use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. Webb s depth of knowledge posters, four posters that explain webb s depth of knowledge in pdfs that are ready to print. Putting dok into practice with hess cognitive rigor matrix dr. In this lesson youll learn about webb s depth of knowledge levels and how they can be utilized to plan or enhance lessons in the classroom. Depth of knowledge dok categorizes tasks according to the complexity of thinking required to successfully complete them. Depth of knowledge dok forms another important perspective of cognitive complexity.
See more ideas about depth of knowledge, knowledge and teaching. Depth of knowledge in social studies dok 1 recalling information dok 2 basic reasoning dok 3 complex reasoning dok 4 extended reasoning comparing and contrasting people, places, and events. Using webbs depth of knowledge levels in the classroom. Norman webb and flip chart developed by myra collins. March 28, 2002 depth of knowledge levels for four content areas, unpublished paper. While this wheel is a great starting point, it does have its limitations. Basic application of skillconcept use of information, conceptual knowledge, follow or select appropriate procedures, two or more steps with decision points along the way, routine problems, organizedisplay data 3. For example, instructional activities on how to label the parts of a fish will look much different than instruction on how to design a plan to address invasive fish. Requiring evidence, reasoning, and higher order thinking. Webb recommends that largescale, ondemand assessments in mathematics should only assess depth of.
Depth of knowledge dok in mathematics teacher tech. Hess cognitive rigor matrices for elasocial studies, writing, and mathscience. Check your understanding of webb s depth of knowledge levels in school with these assessments. Distinguishing between webbs depth of knowledge dok levels can be challenging for secondary mathematics teachers as examples are often too vague to be useful. We used blooms for many years and i remember our corporation purchasing us a nice color coded flip book to use that was very helpful. One useful tool, norman webb s depth of knowledge levels, can help teachers meet that challenge. Hess, carlock, jones, and walkup 2009 we have pulled out math examples from hess cognitive rigor matrix and placed them into three general. Webbs depth of knowledge digging deeper in math webbs depth of knowledge provides a vocabulary and a frame of reference when thinking about our students and how they engage with the content. Webbs depth of knowledge many factors contribute to the achievement gap the achievement gap stems from both home and schoolbased factors. Webb s depth of knowledge dok model looks at the cognitive expectations within academic standards, curricular activities, and instructional learning tasks.
Grade 4 mathematics item sampler 3 mathematics item sampler overview depth of knowledge hess evaluate cognitive rigor in a given situation. Norman webb s depthofknowledge dok schema has become one of the key tools educators can employ to analyze the cognitive demand complexity intended by the standards, curricular activities, and assessment tasks. At the heart of college and career readiness is the need to increase the level of rigor in our classrooms. Webb, a senior research scientist and mathematics educator from the university of wisconsinmadison webb, 1997, developed a process and criteria for systematically analyzing the alignment between curriculum standards and assessments. Tasks at this level require recall of facts or rote application of simple procedures. Now that we are using webb s depth of knowledge i wanted something similar to help my coworkers and me. My corporation has embraced webb s depth of knowledge. The cognitive rigor is assessed through the webbs dok chart with specific questions in mind. You have more than likely seen the webbs depth of knowledge verb wheel pictured below. Norman webb, the developer of depth of knowledge dok, we promote effective and accurate use of this innovative language system. Kansas standards for mathematics resources dok resources.
The purpose of this monograph was to define criteria for judging the alignment between expectations and assessments webb, 1997. That is, in mathematics a onestep, welldefined, and straight algorithmic procedure. Webbs depth of knowledge was created by norman webb from the wisconsin center for education research. These levels and descriptors can be used to guide item and overall test development, and establish the potential cognitive demand for assessment. Mathematics 15 a quest of depth of knowledge in elementary mathematics 16 rpdp highlights. Students provide support for reasoning, apply complex and. In my district, we have been using karen hess cognitive rigor matrix to map out our learning events in our ubd units this matrix allows you to map out your. Webb s depth of knowledge focuses on the complexity of standards in order to successfully complete an assessment or a task. Applying webbs depth of knowledge dok levels in reading according to norman l.
Mathematics iii to the common core state standards i. Webb is part of the common core state standards validation committee and its helpful to think about how his dok model can be used with the ccss and technologyenhanced items. Our team helps you use the lens of dok to evaluate your assessments, curricula, and instructional materials to work toward optimal alignment so all students have the opportunity to reach. Bloom s verbs indicate the level of performance or the level of questioning. The creation of the dok stemmed from the alignment of standards to assessments. This video presenting an overview of the elements of webb s depth of knowledge or dok levels, was produced as part of a partnership between njit. Karin hess combined blooms taxonomy and webbs depth of knowledge into a single chart which she calls a cognitive rigor matrix. Represent in words, pictures or symbols in a math object or relationship 1 webbs. Walkup4 abstract to teach the rigorous skills and knowledge students need to succeed in future college.
The cognitive rigor is assessed through the webb s dok chart with specific questions in mind. The task does not require any cognitive effort beyond. Webb recommends that largescale, ondemand assessments in mathematics should only assess depth of knowledge levels 1, 2, and 3. Mathematics depthofknowledge definitions mathematics. Dok offers a common language to understand rigor, or cognitive demand, in assessments, as well as curricular units, lessons, and tasks.
From depth of knowledge descriptors, examples and question stems for increasing depth of knowledge in the classroom developed by. Webb s depth of knowledge more questioning streams to assist you. Webb in 1997 to analyze the varying levels of cognitive complexity in academic standards and curricula. The range of rigor of the assessment items should reflect the rigor of the course content and instruction. Webbs definition of depth of knowledge is the degree or complexity of knowledge that the content. Webb, interpreting and assigning depth of knowledge levels to both objectives within standards and assessment items is an essential requirement of alignment analysis. Descriptors of levels for mathematics based on webb, depth of knowledge levels. Level 3 strategic thinking requires reasoning, planning, using evidence, and a higher.
Webb, wisconsin center for educational research depth of knowledge levels for four content areas, march 28, 2002, interpreting and assigning depth of knowledge levels to both objectives within standards and assessment items is an essential requirement of. Criteria for alignment of expectations and assessments in mathematics and science education. Applying webbs depth of knowledge and naep levels of. Ive created a depth of knowledge chart that corresponds to each of the core content areas. Complexity goes beyond just using a specific verb when questioning a student. Knowledge levels to blooms cognitive process dimensions m. Its based on a fourthgrade standard on comparing fractions.
Dok will also influence the instructional strategies you use. Mathematics depth of knowledge definitions mathematics level 1. It exists before students ever cross the school threshold, and this disadvantage can greatly affect their educational progress and success. Depth of knowledge dok levels for science according to norman l.
Depthofknowledge dok levels for mathematics according to. Putting dok into practice with hess cognitive rigor matrix. Depth of knowledge dok levels for mathematics according to norman l. A guide for using webbs depth of knowledge with common. For example, if students have not seen the word or content before, it might be difficult for them, but it is not complex.
Norman webb developed the dok to categorize activities according to the level of complexity in thinking. Alignment analysis of the common core state standards. The bestknown work in this area, that of norman webb 1997, 1999, compelled states to rethink the meaning of test alignment to include both the content assessed in a test item and the depth. Webb s depth of knowledge dok provides a vocabulary and a frame of reference when thinking about our students and how they engage with the content. That is the first thing with which people must come to understanding. Dok and bloom for math and science dok and bloom for ela dok refers to cognitive complexity.
The department of education feels the dok levels not only provide for. Create or log into your teacher account on prodigy a free math game that reflects different levels of webbs depth of knowledge dok, helping students build skills and exercise strategic thinking. Level 1 recall includes the recall of information such as a fact, definition, term, or a simple. Oct 11, 2017 webb s depth of knowledge is explored through images for educators. A general definition for each of the four webb depthofknowledge levels is followed by table 1, which provides further specification and examples for each of the dok levels. Level of complexity measures a students depth of knowledge key verbs that may. Yet the cognitive demand and student thinking increases as the depth of knowledge increases as well. Dok levels for english language arts, math, science, and social studies pdf, 39kb. Using webbs depth of knowledge to increase rigor edutopia. These examples of using dok in the fine arts pdf, 102kb. The common core state standards for mathematics call for key shifts that complement math dok by revolving around focus, coherence, and rigor.
Depth of knowledge in mathematics dok 1 recalling information dok 2 skills and concepts dok 3 strategic thinking dok 4 extended thinking applying a formula. Understanding depth of knowledge and cognitive complexity. Jul 27, 2017 create or log into your teacher account on prodigy a free math game that reflects different levels of webbs depth of knowledge dok, helping students build skills and exercise strategic thinking. Learn how to use webb s depth of knowledge dok levels to set the dok ceiling of assessment based on its most cognitively expectation and determine the. Introduction to webbs depth of knowledge levels mathematics depth of knowledge levels level 1 recall includes the recall of information such as a fact, definition, term, or a simple procedure, as well as performing a simple algorithm or applying a formula. Math teacher math classroom teaching math teaching ideas math discourse depth of knowledge math coach math talk math questions depth of knowledge dok 105 question stem cards math edition with the new assessments coming into play, students will. If you are interested in a tool to help math teachers make sense of the depth of knowledge in mathematics, please check out this post with a reproducible handout for educators. Nov 21, 2016 webb s depth of knowledge dok model looks at the cognitive expectations within academic standards, curricular activities, and instructional learning tasks.
Aligned with curricula across the englishspeaking world, its loved by more than 500,000 teachers and 16 million students. Webbs depth of knowledge model the depth of knowledge dok model was developed by dr. Blending the strengths of blooms taxonomy and webbs depth of knowledge to enhance classroomlevel processes karin k. The importance of depth of knowledge dok goes beyond the objectives. Recall recall or recognition of a fact, information, concept, or procedure 2. The examples herein are drawn from several classroomtested dok tools.
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