Depth of Knowledge (DOK) - PowerPoint Presentation

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Depth of Knowledge (DOK)

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What is Depth of Knowledge (DOK)?

Refers

to the complexity of thinking skills that a task requires.NOT

determined by the verb of the task/skill (define, describe, analyze), but the context in which the verb/skill is used and the depth of thinking required. Slide3

Depth of

Knowledge

Is NOT…

…about "difficulty" …about the student or level of difficulty for the student - it requires looking at the assessment item not student work in order to determine the level.

Is……about what FOLLOWS the verb. What comes after the verb is more important than the verb itself.…about the complexity of mental processing that must occur to answer

a question.Slide4

DOK

is about complexity— not difficulty!

Level 1: requires students to use simple skills or abilities.

Level 2: includes the engagement of some mental processing beyond recalling. Level 3: requires some higher level mental processing like reasoning, planning, and using evidence.

Level 4: requires complex reasoning, planning, developing, and thinking over an extended period of time Slide5

Using

the Same Verb more Complexly

 Level 1-

Describe three characteristics of metamorphic rocks. (Simple recall)Level 2- Describe

the difference between metamorphic and igneous rocks. (Requires cognitive processing to determine the differences in the two rock types)Level 3- Describe a model that you might use to represent the relationships that exist within the rock cycle. (Requires deep understanding of rock cycle and a determination of how best to represent it)Slide6

DOK 1

Emphasis

is on facts and simple recall of previously taught information. This also means following simple steps, recipes, or directions. Can be difficult without requiring reasoning. At

DOK 1, students find “the right answer,” and there is no debating the “correctness,” it is either right or wrong. Slide7

DOK Level 1 Examples

List animals that survive by eating other animals

Locate or recall facts found in text

Describe physical features of places

Determine the perimeter or area of rectangles given a drawing or labels

Identify elements of music using musical terminology

Identify basic rules for participating in simple games and activitiesSlide8

DOK 2

Requires

comparison of two or more concepts, finding similarities and differences, applying factual learning at the basic skill level. Requires deeper knowledge than just the definition

Main idea Students must explain “how” or “why” and often estimate or interpret to respond. Slide9

DOK Level 2 Examples

Compare desert and tropical environments

Identify and summarize the major events, problem, solution conflicts in literary text

Explain the cause-effect of historical events

Predict a logical outcome based on information in a reading selection

Explain how good work habits are important at home, school and on the job.

Classify plane and three dimensional figures

Describe various styles of musicSlide10

DOK 3

Students must reason or plan to find an acceptable solution to a problem.

More than one correct response or approach is possible. Requires complex or abstract thinking, and application of knowledge or skill in a new and unique situation. Slide11

DOK Level 3 Examples

Compare consumer actions and analyze how these actions impact the environment

Analyze or evaluate the effectiveness of literary elements ( e.g. characterization, setting, point of view, conflict and resolution)

Solve a multiple-step problem and provide support with a mathematical explanation that justifies the answer

Develop a scientific model for a complex idea

Propose and evaluate solutions for an economic problem

Create a dance that represents the characteristics of a culture Slide12

DOK 4

At this level, students typically identify a problem, plan a course of action, enact that plan, and make decisions based on collected data.

Usually involves more time than one class period. Multiple

solutions are possible. Students often connect multiple content areas to come up with unique and creative solutions. Slide13

DOK Level 4 Examples

Gather, analyze, organize, and interpret information from multiple sources to draft a reasoned report

Analyzing author’s craft (e.g. style, bias, literary techniques, point of view)

Create an exercise plan applying the FITT Principle(frequency, intensity time and type)

Analyze and explain multiple perspectives or issues within or across time periods, events or cultures

Write and produce an original playSlide14

Some general rules of thumb…

If

there is only one correct answer, it is probably level DOK 1 or DOK 2 DOK 1: you either know or you don’t DOK

2 (conceptual): apply one concept, then make a decision before going on and applying a second concept If more than one solution/approach, requiring evidence, it is DOK 3 or 4

DOK 3: Must provide supporting evidence and reasoning (not just HOW solved, but WHY – explain reasoning) DOK 4: all of “3” + use of multiple sources or texts Slide15

DOK Tasks Activity

As a table group, you will DOK tasks. You’ll need a set of task cards.

Deal the DOK task cards out to members at the table.

Lay out the 4 “DOK Example” headers on the table.First person places one of the task cards under the appropriate header, explaining the rationale for the placement.

The table group confirms the placement or comes to consensus for another placement---be sure to articulate the rationale for the placement using DOK rubrics.Continue and repeat the process until all tasks have been DOK’ed.