Rigor Without Lower Grades
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Objective
I can identify strategies to increase rigor in the classroom without negatively impacting student grades.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe the four key components of a rigorous classroom environment, according to Barbara Blackburn.
Explain how a teacher's expectations can unintentionally affect student performance, using the example of Tomas and Libby Sue from the video.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe three specific strategies a teacher can use to increase rigor in the classroom without increasing the amount of homework assigned. Explain how a teacher can adjust their expectations for students while still maintaining a high level of rigor in the classroom. Provide an example. ”
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