Background/Why is it needed?
Level 1:recall and reproduction
Level 2:skills and concepts
Level 3:strategic thinking and reasoning
Level 4: extended thinking
100

 This method was revised in

2002

100

The questions you ask during this level are

who,what,when,where

100

Students learn too..

Make decisions for themsleves

100

In this level evidence and (    ) are introduced

planning

100

This level requires the most...

knowledgeable thinking and effort

200

 This method was created in

1997

200

during this level answers don't need to be....

figured out or solved

200

Students will...

learn to translate tables and graphs

200

When thinking in this level you think more.....

abstract

200

Students are encouraged too...

give their own thoughts and opinions on topics

300

DoK is Needed to (only need one answer)

to know where student need help

to increase deeper thought

to ensure rigor and complexity

to help students apply knowledge in new contexts

300

During this level teachers should....

provide examples for students

300

In this level students should

demonstrate and communicate a better understanding of knowledge

300

Students must start to...

Back up answers with evidence

300

Learning experiences take...

a lot of time and thought

400

DoK Helps to

think in more complex ways to understand more challenging topics 

400

During this level students should....

understand basic material by describing and demonstrating it

400

IN this level teachers should..

use knowledge of the topic to answer questions and help solve problems 

400

A Students role in this level would be...

Learning how to make analytical choices and look for evidence that leads to the right answer

400

Students will need too..

use knowledge from other topics and apply those facts to solve current problems

500

DoK measures two things

the complexity of topics and the rigor or ambition needed to complete them

500

Most tasks in this level do not need any effort beyond...

remembering the right formula or response

500

A student would apply knowledge in this level by...

Having informative discussion with classmates

500

A teachers role in this level would be..

To provide provoking questions that help students think harder

500

The teachers role in this level is...

is to provide collaboration opportunities and ask questions that broaden a students thinking