Embedded Files
Items falling into this category demand a short-term use of higher-order thinking processes, such as analysis and evaluation, to solve real-world problems with predictable outcomes. Stating one’s reasoning is a key marker of tasks that fall into this particular category. The expectation established for tasks at this level tends to require coordination of knowledge and skill from multiple subject-matter areas to carry out processes and reach a solution in a project-based setting. Key processes that often denote this particular level include: analyze, explain and support with evidence, generalize, and create.
Potential Activities
Use a Venn Diagram that shows how two topics are the same and different.
Design a questionnaire to gather information.
Survey classmates/industry members to find out what they think about a particular topic.
Make a flow chart to show the critical stages.
Classify the actions of the characters in a book.
Prepare a report about an area of study.
Conduct an investigation to produce information to support a view.
Write a letter to the editor after evaluation of a product.
Prepare and conduct a debate.
Prepare a list of criteria to judge.
Write a persuasive speech arguing for/against...
Short-term tasks and projects placing a strong emphasis on transferring knowledge to solve predictable problems.
Explaining and/or working with abstract terms and concepts.
Complex calculation problems presented that draw upon multiple processes.
Creating graphs, tables, and charts where students must reason through and organize the information with instructor prompts.
Page updated
Report abuse