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Challenge
Challenge
Insist that students persevere and do their best work
Indicators:
Pressing for rigorous thinking
Pressing for quality work
Pressing for persistence
7Cs Sample Questions Early Elementary
7Cs Sample Questions Early Elementary
My teacher makes sure that I try to do my best.
My teacher makes us explain our answers - why we think what we think.
When something is hard for someone, my teacher still makes them try.
7Cs Sample Questions Upper Elementary
7Cs Sample Questions Upper Elementary
My teacher makes us explain our answers -- why we think what we think.
When something is hard for someone, my teacher still makes them try.
My teacher makes everybody work hard.
My teacher makes us think hard about things we read.
In our class, it is okay to stop trying. (Negatively worded item)
7Cs Sample Questions Secondary
7Cs Sample Questions Secondary
My teacher doesn't let people give up when the work gets hard.
My teacher makes us explain our answers -- why we think what we think.
My teacher wants us to use our thinking skills, not just memorize things.
In this class, my teacher accepts nothing less than our full effort.
Indicators of an Exemplary Classroom
Indicators of an Exemplary Classroom
Teachers effectively demonstrate care through practices like these:
Pressing for rigorous thinking
The teacher sets high standards for thinking and reasoning.
The teacher asks probing questions that require students to think deeply.
The teacher requires students to explain their thinking.
The teacher encourages students to generate original, creative ideas.
Pressing for quality work
The teacher sets high standards for student performance.
The teacher requires all students to strive for high quality work and clearly conveys a belief in their capability.
The teacher requires students to revise work based on feedback.
The teacher differentiates instruction to provide appropriate levels of challenge for students at different skill levels.
Pressing for persistence
The teacher requires students to work hard and persist in their learning.
The teacher consistently requires all students to try hard, especially those who may tend to be disengaged.
The teacher communicates that when work is difficult, effort and persistence lead to personal growth and ultimate success.
Teacher Toolkits
Teacher Toolkits
Use the resources below to make small, impactful shifts in your instruction that align with and strengthen the 7Cs Construct Challenge. These tools and strategies are designed to help you enhance your teaching practice in manageable steps, creating a more engaging and effective learning experience for your students.
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