Increasing the Rigor of Learning-Focused Lessons MicroPD Course 1: Planning a Rigorous Learning-Focused Lesson

Criteria 2: Critical Thinking with Higher Order Thinking Strategies and Processes

When students learn and independently use Higher Order Thinking, their achievement increases. In recognition of this, current standards place a particular emphasis on Higher Order Thinking. This increased focus on Higher Order Thinking in standards, along with corresponding changes in how students are being assessed, has made the integration of Higher Order Thinking an expectation that must be emphasized in every classroom.

Is Higher Order Thinking happening in typical schools?