Webb's Depth of Knowledge

What is Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK)? 

Depth of Knowledge (DOK) was developed by Norman Webb. It refers to the complexity of mental processing that must occur to answer a question, perform a task or generate a product. Webb’s DOK has four levels that progressively require more complexity.

• DOK 1 - focus on specific facts, definitions, details, or procedures

• DOK 2 - focus on applying skills and concepts

• DOK 3 - focus on reasoning or planning to respond, complex thinking

• DOK 4 - focus on making real-world applications in a new setting

Through Farmington's Competencies, you will see higher levels of DOK embedded in the rubrics with DOK 1 and DOK 2 more prevalent in "Beginning" and "Approaching" and DOK 3 and DOK 4 more prevalent in "Competent" and " Extending".