"The rigor that matters most for the 21st century is demonstrated mastery of the core competencies for work, citizenship, and lifelong learning. Studying academic content is the means of developing competencies, instead of being the goal, as it has been traditionally. In today's world, it's no longer how much you know." Tony Wagner, The Global Achievement Gap (2008)
State of Michigan Standards
English Language Arts Michigan Standards
Michigan State Standards - Math K-12
Michigan Standards for Science NGSS
Proposed Social Studies Standards - Michigan Department of Education.
Art Education Michigan Standards
Michigan State Health Standards
Michigan State Standards for Physical Education
Michigans CTE Standards - by Program
Michigan World Language Standards
Bloom's Taxonomy


The New Bloom's Taxonomy - Visual
Depth of Knowledge (DOK)
The Depth of Knowledge Chart
Cognitive Rigor Matrix - Applying DOK Levels to Bloom's Cognitive Process Dimensions - Math & Science
Marzano's THE ART & SCIENCE of TEACHING Resources
Learning Map - Marzano Art & Science of Teaching Framework
Resources - Non-subject Specific
* Indicates resources from 2012 The Leadership Learning Centers, All Rights Reserved - Posted with Permission
Websites with Resources
Engage New York
Other Resources
Pedagogical Shifts demanded by the New State Standards - from Engage NY
New State Standards: Shifts for Students and Parents - PowerPoint from Engage NY
The Spiral Effect - ELA Example*
Examine the Spiral Effect - Writing Example*
Why Increase the Amount of Nonfiction Writing that Students do*
Resources - English Language Arts (ELA) Standards
* Indicates resources from 2012 The Leadership Learning Centers, All Rights Reserved - Posted with Permission
ELA K-12 Chart*
Literacy in History, Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects 6-12 *
Comparison Matrix - Types of Writing*
Thinking about Text Complexity*
Resources - Math Standards
Everyday Math or ConnectED
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