Below is information from an article on the integration of math and ELA that Kim shared with me. I have a copy of the whole article if anyone is intererested. What I loved about this specific piece is that it relates directly to "Inquiry Circles" and student engagement.
Qualities of rigor
Active engagement
Create learning experiences that get students actively involved in their own learning and the learning of others
Inquiry and Curiosity
Develop open ended lessons and provide a context that gives students encouragement and support to pursue extensions of those lessons
Confidence
Create a classroom environment in which students are comfortable taking intellectual risks
MeaningfulnessDesign learning experiences that are personally and culturally relevant
Critical thinking
Emphasize the how and the why, not just the what
Problem solvingOffer opportunities for students to gain increasing ability to solve rich mathematical tasks as well as be thoughtful problem powers and problem silvers
Two definitions relate to rigor:
One defines rigor as "the goal of helping students develop the capacity to understand content that is complex, ambiguous, provocative, and personally or emotionally challenging."
The second defines rigorous as "demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; allowing no deviation from a standard"
I loved this article. I would encourage everyone to read it.
ReplyDeleteThis definitely made me think a little differently about rigor. I'll now think of it as a combination of the two definitions. The different qualities describe something a lot different from my original understanding. I like it! Thanks Kim!
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