The Process

1- Read the Directions Below

2- Fill Out the Capacity Matrix

1. Pair up with a partner.
2. Complete the Capacity Matrix (digital copy available below) individually. (5 minutes)
3. Discuss with your partner common strengths from the Matrix and at least two common areas where you wish to improve. (5 minutes)
4. Study the content for John Hattie's Research and What an Effect Size Is. (10 minutes)

3- Explore Strategies

Strategy #1

1. Based on your previous discussion, study the provided content on the first area you and your partner identified for improvement. Develop a non-linguistic representation of that practice to share with the group. (10 minutes)
2. Share out. (5 minutes)

Strategy #2

1. Study the content provided for your second identified area. (10 minutes) Be prepared to share out:
   1. Three important ideas about the practice.
   2. Two examples of how the practice could be used in the classroom or in professional development.
   3. One question or unresolved point about the practice.
2. Share out. (5 minutes)

4- Reflect and Plan Ahead

• Reflect on what you have learned and your next steps.

Why Use a Capacity Matrix?

The basic idea of the capacity matrix is to track your capability for each concept:

1. awareness (information) – I am aware of this idea and can recall pertinent details as needed.
2. knowledge (understanding and comprehension) – I can explain this idea or theory. I can translate the idea into my own words. I can make an example to explain the idea and demonstrate learning.
3. know-how (analysis and application) – I can separate the concepts into component parts (analysis). I have the ability to use the ideas in new situations. I recognize new problems and can develop new tools to solve them. I understand what I don’t know, what tasks are beyond my current capability.
4. mastery (judgement and evaluation) – I have the ability to put separate ideas into a unified whole (synthesis). I understand why components work together as they do. I understand when it is appropriate to apply new knowledge to an application. I have the ability to accurately judge the value of ideas relating to this topic. I can put ideas together to create something new. I can teach others about this topic. (Source: Deming)