What are criteria for judgment? Identifying this tool is essential in structuring a critical challenge and in assessing student work. In this session we will distinguish between criteria for judgment and “requirements”. Participants will practise identifying the criteria for judgment in a variety of critical challenges and assessment tools. Examples will span grade levels and a variety of curricular areas.

Audience: All levels

Resources:

• The Critical Thinking Consortium (TC2)
• TC2 resources: Tools for Thought, Tips for Teachers
• Book trailer: Jon Klassen – This Is Not My Hat
• Parkland School Division blog post – Criteria for a Hero
• Create a Wordle

Related Sessions:

• Introducing the Six Prompts for Critical Thinking Challenges
• Background Knowledge
• Creating Critical Challenges
• Creating a Community of Thinkers
• Planning for Critical Inquiry
• Using Authentic Assessments to Engage Students