Ing Competencies With Appropriate Assessment Strategies
Ing Competencies With Appropriate Assessment Strategies
Assessment Strategies
Sample Learning Competency (Science 10):
"Compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of electromagnetic fields."
RELEVANT NOTES:
The Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Levels are a framework developed by Norman Webb to assess the cognitive
complexity required for tasks, questions, or assessments. These levels are used to classify the depth of
understanding and skills needed to respond to or complete a given task. The DOK Levels range from 1 to 4, with
each level reflecting increasing complexity and cognitive demand. Here's an overview of each:
1. DOK Level 1: Recall and Reproduction
Description: Tasks require students to recall facts, terms, or basic concepts.
Skills: Memory recall, simple identification, or basic knowledge application.
Examples:
Identifying historical dates.
Solving a basic math problem.
Reciting a poem or formula.
2. DOK Level 2: Skills and Concepts
Description: Tasks involve some mental processing beyond recalling information. Students apply skills or
concepts in straightforward ways.
Skills: The ability to explain or summarize, make comparisons, or organize information.
Examples:
Summarizing a text.
Solving a math problem with multiple steps.
Explaining the causes and effects of an event.
3. DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
Description: Tasks require reasoning, planning, and using evidence. Students must justify their thinking
and engage in higher-order thinking.
Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying concepts in novel contexts.
Examples:
Analyzing data to make predictions.
Writing an argumentative essay with evidence.
Solving complex real-world problems requiring multi-step solutions.
4. DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking
Description: Tasks involve complex reasoning, planning, and extended periods of thinking. Students are
expected to integrate and synthesize multiple concepts and create original solutions.
Skills: Synthesis, design, research, and drawing conclusions from multiple perspectives.
Examples:
Conducting independent research projects.
Designing an experiment or study.
Creating an original piece of art or a new model based on research.
These levels help educators ensure that assessments and tasks align with the expected depth of student
understanding and promote higher-level thinking.
B. Understanding
Assessment Strategy:
Matching Type:
Match each electromagnetic wave with its approximate wavelength range:
Radio waves
Visible light
X-rays
Infrared rays
C. Applying
Assessment Strategy:
Problem-Solving Task:
Why are radio waves suitable for communication, while gamma rays are not? Explain your answer
in terms of wavelength and frequency.
D. Analyzing
Assessment Strategy:
Comparison Question:
Compare the wavelengths of ultraviolet rays and visible light. How do their differences affect their
applications in daily life?
E. Evaluating
Assessment Strategy:
Case Study Analysis:
A hospital uses ultraviolet light for sterilization. Evaluate its effectiveness compared to infrared
light. Justify your evaluation based on scientific properties.
F. Creating
Assessment Strategy:
Project-Based Task:
Design a visual infographic that explains the electromagnetic spectrum and highlights three
practical applications of different wave types.
Assessment Overview:
Formative: Matching, multiple-choice, and comparison tasks.
Summative: Case studies, problem-solving scenarios, and project creation.
This structured approach ensures that the competency is not only clearly defined but also effectively taught and
assessed.