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Rigor by Design, Not Chance: Deeper Thinking Through Actionable Instruction and Assessment

Name: Rigor by Design, Not Chance: Deeper Thinking Through Actionable Instruction and Assessment
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A practical and systematic approach to deepening student engagement, promoting a growth mindset, and building a classroom culture that truly supports thinking and learning. Every student deserves access to deep and rigorous learning. Still, some persistent myths about rigor can get in the way—such as the belief that it means more or harder work for everyone, rather than challenging and advancing students' thinking. So how can teachers get more clarity on rigor and foster more meaningful learning in their classrooms? In Rigor by Design, Not Chance, veteran educator Karin Hess offers not only a clear vision of what makes learning deep and rigorous but also a systematic and equitable approach for engaging students of all ages in rich learning tasks. To that end, she outlines five essential teacher moves that foster thinking and learning:

Ask a series of probing questions of increasing complexity.
Build schemas in each content area.
Consider ways to strategically scaffold learning.
Design complex tasks that emphasize transfer and evidence-based solutions.
Engage students in metacognition and reflection throughout the learning process.

From there, Hess details how to create an "actionable" assessment cycle that will drive learning forward in any classroom.

This book offers a treasure trove of strategies, student "look-for" behaviors, and templates to guide teachers in their work as well as an array of rich performance-based assessments to engage and challenge students. School leaders and instructional coaches can also benefit from the variety of teacher-friendly supports to foster rigorous learning in their schools. Ultimately, Rigor by Design, Not Chance helps educators empower students to take greater ownership of their own learning.

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Are you looking for a practical and systematic approach to take your classroom to the next level? Look no further than Rigor by Design, Not Chance: Deeper Thinking Through Actionable Instruction and Assessment. This book, written by experienced educator Karin Hess, offers a clear vision and step-by-step process for creating a classroom culture that truly supports thinking and learning.

Don't let persistent myths about rigor hold you back from providing deep and meaningful learning experiences for your students. Rigor is not about more or harder work for everyone. It's about challenging and advancing students' thinking, and this book will show you exactly how to do that.

Inside, you'll find five essential teacher moves that foster thinking and learning, including asking probing questions of increasing complexity and designing complex tasks that emphasize transfer and evidence-based solutions. These strategies, combined with metacognition and reflection, will transform your classroom into a hub of engaged and empowered learners.

But it doesn't stop there. Rigor by Design, Not Chance also provides you with actionable assessment cycles that will drive learning forward. With an array of rich performance-based assessments, templates, and student "look-for" behaviors, you'll have everything you need to guide and challenge your students.

This book isn't just for teachers. School leaders and instructional coaches can also benefit from the teacher-friendly supports offered in Rigor by Design, Not Chance. Empower your entire school community to foster rigorous learning and give students greater ownership of their own education.

Ready to elevate your teaching and create a dynamic learning environment? Take the first step towards transforming your classroom by ordering your copy of Rigor by Design, Not Chance today. Embrace a deeper level of engagement, promote a growth mindset, and build a classroom culture that supports thinking and learning.

Order now and unlock the secrets of promoting rigor in your classroom. Your students deserve the best education possible, and with Rigor by Design, Not Chance, you'll have the tools and strategies to deliver just that.

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