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Depth And Complexity

Depth and Complexity: Misconceptions About The Big Idea

Depth and Complexity: Misconceptions About The Big Idea

I’ve been noticing a common misconception about The Big Idea, even from people who are frequent users of depth and complexity…

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When Too Much Depth Leads To Simplicity

When Too Much Depth Leads To Simplicity

Here’s the most common mistake I’ve seen in implementing depth and complexity: the “fill in the blanks” worksheet.

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The Least Popular Depth and Complexity Prompt

Last month, I asked which prompt of Depth and Complexity you’d get rid of. The results were pretty unanimous…

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Losing One Depth and Complexity Prompt

I put this out there on Twitter and Facebook and the responses were fascinating! If you haven’t responded yet, there are three options to do so!

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Graphic Organizers Aren’t The End

Previously, I wrote about using depth, complexity, and graphic organizers together. But I also want to emphasize that the graphic organizer isn’t a great final product.

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Moving Between Depth and Complexity Prompts

Moving Between Depth and Complexity Prompts

Understanding how to move students from abstract to specific and back again is a key to differentiating for the gifted. Reading through a pal’s dissertation gave me a new way of applying this to Depth and Complexity…

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My Thoughts on the “New” Depth and Complexity Icons

My Thoughts on the “New” Depth and Complexity Icons

I love the prompts of depth and complexity and the content imperatives. But some teachers are being asked to use eight new prompts that just aren’t as good as the classics.

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Unlock The Real Power of Content Imperatives

Unlock The Real Power of Content Imperatives

The Content Imperatives combine with Depth and Complexity and Bloom’s Taxonomy to push students even farther in their thinking.

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Gifted Resources For Primary Classrooms

Gifted Resources For Primary Classrooms

I’ve gotten an overwhelming about of feedback from you all regarding the site. Probably the most common request is for more primary resources. Since my hands are full with 6th graders, it’s difficult to write much beyond my daily explorations, but I do want to point you to a handful of useful primary resources…

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NAGC: Social and Emotional Needs

At NAGC2010, I attended a session about social and emotional focused on self-evaluation or “sharpening the saw.” Rather than simply offering vague recommendations for students to “get in touch with their emotions,” Tim Gott introduced a very practical pathway to assist children in assessing their own emotions.

Tags: Depth and Complexity, nagc, Social Emotional

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Depth and Complexity Courses

Learn about the prompts of depth and complexity in these two hours courses. Take a look!

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