Qualities of an Aligned Lesson Cognitive Demand

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Qualities of an Aligned LessonCognitive Demand
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Cognitive Demand

How can teachers ensure that science content is
taught at the depth of knowledge required by
Ohios Academic Content Standards?
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Cognitive Demand

• Recalling / Identifying Accurate Science
• Communicating Understanding / Analyzing Science
  Information
• Demonstrating Investigation Processes of Science
• Applying Concepts / Making Relevant Connections
  with Science

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Cognitive Demand


How is cognitive demand linked to effective
models of standards-based instruction for science?
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Cognitive Demand

• Effective instruction for science is
• designed with clear learning outcomes in mind
• thoughtfully sequenced into the flow of classroom
  science instruction

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Cognitive Demand

• Effective instruction for science is
• designed to integrate learning of science content
  with learning about the processes of science and
• Incorporate ongoing student reflection and
  discussion.

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Cognitive Demand


How can Ohios science cognitive demands be
utilized when developing classroom instruction
and assessment?
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Cognitive Demand

• Review the lesson again and address your
  assigned cognitive demand question using the
  Guide to Using Cognitive Demand to Reflect on
  Teaching and Learning.