Rigor+Statement

Social Studies Department 2011-2012
 * Surrattsville **** High School **

=== The Social Studies Department at Surrattsville High School defines rigor as providing reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking activities that promote the investigation, comprehension, and application of historical, political, and social events. These activities will be both challenging and purposeful while holding the students accountable. Teachers will provide clear expectations that ensure students utilize metacognitve strategies. ===

Rigor is characterized by:

 * === Document-based readings and analyses ===
 * === Limited and extended writing opportunities ===
 * === Examples and discussions of Maryland State Curriculum standards and objectives ===
 * === Varied questioning ===
 * === Higher order thinking ===
 * === Technology integration ===
 * === Real-world applications ===
 * === Student-centered active engagement in problem-solving exercises ===
 * === Appropriate differentiation ===