What Is Rigor? by ERDC ERDC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc What does rigor mean and what do educators need to consider as they design rigorous learning experiences for students? en-us 2024-05-21 15:11:57 UTC 2025-08-20 15:13:29 UTC hello@padlet.com What is rigor? https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502074417 Rigor is something that is challenging, not hard. It is build on prior knowledge, the skills students learn and what they can still learn.

]]> 2025-06-25 19:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502074417 Rigor is taking learned information and applying it into life. https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502074757 2025-06-25 19:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502074757 Rigor means providing students with challenging and authentic learning experiences that pushes them to think critically and problem solve. Rigor is not making things harder, giving more work, not providing support.  https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502074782 2025-06-25 19:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502074782 Rigor https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502074908 Rigor means giving students meaningful, challenging work that pushes them to think deeply, solve problems, and make connections.

]]> 2025-06-25 19:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502074908 Rigor https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502074964 Rigor is the process of learning deeply, not just quickly.

]]> 2025-06-25 19:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502074964 https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502075099 Rigor is an experience that engages learners in increasing levels of challenge. Educators must consider the whole child and each student's unique needs as they plan and design learning experiences.


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]]> 2025-06-25 19:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502075299 Rigor means giving students learning experiences that help them think hard, try new things, and get better at what they know and can do. https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502075420 2025-06-25 19:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502075420 rigor https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502075433 needs to cause growth, but with out fear of failure

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]]> 2025-06-25 19:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502075466 What is Rigor? https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502075508 Rigor means guiding students to think deeply, make meaningful connections, and apply what they’ve learned in real-life ways, not just doing more work, but doing work that matters.

]]> 2025-06-25 19:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502075508 Rigor is https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502075611 using multiple levels of thinking, developing a strong understanding of the topic


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Explore multiple sources to strengthen and make connections to deeper learning.

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]]> 2025-06-25 19:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502075848 Rigor https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502076164 Rigor is having students use higher level thinking, connect ideas, ask questions, and explain their ideas to others.

]]> 2025-06-25 19:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502076164 https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502076379 To me, rigor in my elementary classroom is challenging students to expand their current understanding and think beyond in order for the learning "to stick". I accomplish this through active engagement, collaboration, high expectations, and a supportive environment.

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]]> 2025-06-25 19:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502076664 Rigor is about meaningful work rather than more work. A task where they can analyze, connect and apply as they discover. https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502077025 2025-06-25 19:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/erdc2/yq0ckknv77tg0slc/wish/3502077025