DEPT OF KNOWLEDGESelected Responses

How deep does the question dig?????

Level 1: Recall

A. Focus is on specific facts, definitions, details or using routine procedures (measure divide, follow recipe)

B. Explaining “that” C. Can be “difficult” without requiring

“deep” content knowledge to respond. Its like memorizing something but not being able to use it right.

D. One right answer

Level 2: Skill Concept

A. Focus is on applying skills and concepts (familiar/ typical) such as relationships or main idea

B. Deeper knowledge than definition C. Explaining how or why D. Making decisions E. Estimating, interpreting in order to

respond F. One right Answer G. Can be seen as a bridge between Level 1

and 3

Level 3: Strategic Reasoning

A. Focus is on reasoning and planning in order to respond (writing an essay, apply in new situation)

B. Complex and abstract thinking is required

C. Provide support to the conclusion D. More than one “correct” response or

approach is possible

Level 4: Extended Reasoning

A. Requires complex reasoning, planning and thinking (extended period of time)

B. Has multiple steps, extended time required

C. Many have to relate concepts within content area among other content areas (Social Studies, Math, etc.)

D. Real world application in new situation