Rigor in the Classroom

If there is any word that confounds and confuses educators, it is the word, RIGOR. What is it, how is it infused into lessons, and how can I make sure my lessons are RIGOROUS? Defining the word is one thing, helping teachers and administrators to understand it and make sure it is a part of their lessons and classroom environment, is another. “Figuring Out and Implementing Rigor” is a series of three documents:

1. How we can add RIGOR to our lessons
2. A ‘Rubric on RIGOR’
3. ‘Checking to See If Your Lessons Are 'Rigorous' spreadsheet

“Figuring Out and Implementing Rigor” with its combination of each of the above three documents, is a valuable tool in helping teachers and administrators to better understand and use RIGOR in the classroom and in all of their lessons.