How do you implement rigor in the classroom?

Let’s look at how to cultivate a culture of rigor in the classroom.

1. Start by Building Strong Relationships.
2. Make Sure You are Differentiating for All Students.
3. Provide Choice and Relevant Assignments.
4. Maintain High Expectations.

What does rigor in the classroom mean?

Rigor is the result of work that challenges students’ thinking in new and interesting ways. It occurs when they are encouraged toward a sophisticated understanding of fundamental ideas and are driven by curiosity to discover what they don’t know.

What rigor looks like in the classroom?

Barbara R. Blackburn, academic rigor is defined as creating an environment in which each student is expected to learn at high levels, each student is supported so he or she can learn at high levels, and each student demonstrates learning at high levels.

What is rigor and relevance in the classroom?

RIGOR MEANS FRAMING LESSONS AT THE HIGH END OF THE KNOWLEDGE TAXONOMY. A LESSON WITH RELEVANCE ASKS STUDENTS TO: USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE TO TACKLE REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS THAT HAVE MORE THAN ONE SOLUTION. “Teaching is only as good as the learning that takes place.”

Why do we need rigor in the classroom?

Students grasp ideas in a transferrable way allowing them to apply their knowledge to real-world unpredictable situations. Move students to more challenging work while simultaneously providing ongoing scaffolding to support students; learning as they move to higher levels.

How is rigor and relevance for Instructional Excellence?

Instructional excellence is the result of rigorous and relevant curriculum, instruction, and assessment calibrated so that students are compelled to grow, but not frustrated and overwhelmed in the process. Students grasp ideas in a transferrable way allowing them to apply their knowledge to real-world unpredictable situations.

What is the rigor and relevance framework in education?

The Rigor/Relevance Framework® is a tool developed the International Center for Leadership in Education to examine curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The Rigor/Relevance Framework® is based on two dimensions of higher standards and student achievement.