A.

Requires complex reasoning,

planning, and thinking (generally over

extended periods of time) for the
investigation. B. Assessment activities
have multiple steps with extended time
provided. C. Students may be asked to
relate concepts within the content area
and among other content areas.
D.Students make real-world applications
in new situations.

A. Focus is on reasoning & planning

in order to respond (e.g., write an
essay, apply in new/novel situation).
B.Complex and abstract thinking is
required. C. Often need to provide
support for reasoning or conclusions
drawn. D. More than one correct
response or approach is often possible.

A. Focus is on specific facts, definitions,

details, or using routine procedures (measure,
divide, follow recipe, etc.) B. Explaining that
C. Can be difficult without requiring deep
content knowledge to respond to item (memorize
a complex theory without being able to explain its
meaning or apply it to a real work situation)
D. Combination of level ones does NOT = level 2.
E. One right answer
Modified with permission from a Pam Lowe poster by Debbie Perkins

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A. Focus is on applying skills and

concepts (in a familiar/typical situation),
relationships (compare, cause-effect),
main ideas. B. Requires deeper knowledge
than definition
C. Explaining how or why D. Making
decisions E. Estimating, interpreting in
order to respond F. One right answer

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