Task+Parameters

As a large group, both elementary and secondary, in one of our first meetings, we set these parameters:

//P////arameters for Critical Thinking Tasks:// ** //(optimal)// ** >
 * Frequency: given quarterly for assessment
 * Duration: short (30 minutes or less)
 * Tasks are common across grade level teams
 * Requirements: cooperation/collaboration (work together for part or all)
 * Technology is used as a tool for student voice (communication/sharing)
 * Outcome is flexible (students can write, produce art, model, simulate, etc)
 * Communication is required (written, visual, or oral)
 * Work is authentic to the habits of the discipline
 * Work is relevant to the student; engaging