
Rigor vs. Difficulty
DSMS Tune In Tuesday for October 29, 2013
What exactly is rigor and how is a rigorous question different from a hard question?
Rigor is creating an environment in which each student is expected to learn at high levels, and each is supported so he or she can learn at high level, and each student demonstrates learning at high level. (Blackburn, 2008).
Rigorous vs Difficult Sort
Sort the questions provided to determine if the question is rigorous or difficult.
Rigor Myth Busters
Is each statement about rigor a truth or a myth?
- Providing students with extra work increases rigor.
- Rigor is not for everyone.
- Providing students with support decreases the rigor.
R I G O R 5 Strategies for Increasing Rigor in Your Classroom
R - Raise the level of content
I - Increase the complexity of what you do
G - Give appropriate support and guidance
O - Open your concept
R - Raise expectations
I - Increase the complexity of what you do
G - Give appropriate support and guidance
O - Open your concept
R - Raise expectations