Understanding Depth of Knowledge Levels

The video provides an overview of the Case 21 Item Analysis Report, which is generated after district assessments. It details the information provided for each question, including standards, depth of knowledge, and correct answers. Teachers can use the report to identify weak areas in class performance and address misconceptions. The report can also be used alongside class reports to focus on specific depth of knowledge levels and improve strategic thinking skills.

What is the primary purpose of the Case 21 Item Analysis Report?

• To provide a detailed overview of student performance on benchmark assessments.

• To evaluate teacher performance in the district.

• To compare different schools' performances.

• To generate quarterly assessment questions.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four pieces of information provided for each question in the report?

• Common Core or Essential Standard

• Student attendance rate

• Depth of Knowledge level

• Percentage of students who answered correctly

What does the color green represent in the Case 21 Item Analysis Report?

• An incorrect response

• A question with multiple correct answers

• A correct response

• A question not attempted

Which depth of knowledge level is NOT assessed in the benchmark assessments?

• Level 1: Recall

• Level 2: Skill or Concept

• Level 3: Strategic Thinking

• Level 4: Extended Thinking

What should a teacher do if a class has a percent correct score of less than 0.5 on a question?

• Remove the question from future assessments

• Identify misconceptions and analyze student responses

• Re-teach the entire topic

• Ignore the question

In the example provided, which item did many students incorrectly choose options B or D?

• Item 2

• Item 10

• Item 8

• Item 7

How can teachers use the item analysis report in conjunction with the class report?

• To identify students who need to be expelled

• To find specific examples of questions tied to depth of knowledge levels

• To create new questions for the next assessment

• To compare performance with other schools

What is the main focus of questions at Depth of Knowledge Level 3?

• Recall of facts

• Strategic thinking

• Skill or concept application

• Extended thinking

What can teachers use as a filter in the Case 21 item bank to find additional practice items?

• Assessment dates

• Depth of Knowledge levels

• Student names

• Question difficulty

What is the benefit of understanding how DK Level 3 questions are worded?

• To enhance strategic thinking skills

• To reduce assessment time

• To increase attendance

• To improve student recall