Depth & Complexity

Multiple Choice

Who developed the Depth and Complexity framework in 1994?

• Dr. Sandra Kaplan

• Betty Gould

• Sheila Madsen

• Scott Allen

Open Ended

Why is it important for students to "think like experts" when learning new topics?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a core component of the model described in the 'Basic Structure' slide?

• Icons (Depth + Complexity)

• Lenses (Disciplinarianism, Universal Concepts, Scholarly Traits)

• Inquiry-based activities

• Mathematical formulas

Multiple Choice

How do the 'Depth' and 'Complexity' icons support students in thinking more critically, as described in the 'Thinking Tools' slide?

• By providing answers to all questions

• By encouraging repetition and memorization

• By prompting analysis of details, patterns, ethics, and multiple perspectives

• By focusing only on vocabulary

Open Ended

Explain one way the model supports gifted learners in developing high-level thinking skills.

Multiple Choice

Which special population benefits from visual meaning and reduced language load according to the 'Special Population Significance' slide?

• Twice-Exceptional Gifted Students

• English Language Learners (ELLs)

• High-Flyers Needing Acceleration

• Underachieving Gifted Students

Multiple Select

Select all elements that are part of the '6 Elements' described in the model.

• Icons

• Universal concepts

• Mathematical equations

• Scholarly traits

Fill in the Blanks

Students read articles using Depth icons to identify details, big ideas, unanswered questions, rules, and

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a graphic organizer in solving mathematical problems?

• To provide a visual structure for organizing key information and problem-solving steps

• To solve the problem directly without any planning

• To memorize mathematical vocabulary only

• To list unrelated facts about mathematics

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Icons and lenses guide expert

in the Depth and Complexity framework.

Open Ended

How does the concept of 'depth and complexity' promote inquiry and creativity in learning across different subjects?

Open Ended

How does the Depth and Complexity framework help students "think like experts"?