The Depth of Knowledge documents provide language to discuss concept complexity and learning. Developed by Norman L. Webb, a senior research scientist with the Wisconsin Center for Education Research and the National Institute for Science Education, these tools have been used to make judgments about assessment items and standards (grade level and grade span expectations).
For each content area, Webb uses four levels to describe the complexity levels of tasks and student behaviors. Links to the descriptions for each content depth of knowledge level are provided below:
Reading Instruction for ELL:
Five Essential Areas of Reading:
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Grade Level and Grade Span Expectations
Personal Literacy Plans
Differentiating Instruction
Oral Language Development
RIRF Leadership Institute
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RIRF April 2008 Conference
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RISWC Modules and Supporting Documents
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