DOK and Math- Critical Thinking Version

Alice Keeler shares her feedback on DOK and math problems ( I love her comments about building a rocket to the moon as DOK1 as if you are following step-by-step instructions).  Please click here for her remarks.

Are we really preparing our students?

As I was finishing a DOK (Depth of Knowledge) presentation this blog post (from Marcia Carrillo on Alice Keeler’s blog) appeared in my inbox.  Marica talks about her college-age daughter and provides insights on how we could change our methods.   Great fit with DOK.

When a worksheet will not work

Alice Keeler makes some valid points in her blog post on the quality of learning.  In her brief discussion of Depth of Knowledge, she strives to engage her students and add those 4 Cs (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication) to the work.  She shares a sample project (and it is much more interesting than a worksheet.