Depth of Knowledge (DOK) What is Depth of Knowledge (DOK)? • Refers to the complexity of thinking skills that a task requires. • NOT determined.
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Depth of Knowledge
(DOK)
What is Depth of Knowledge
(DOK)?
• Refers to the complexity of thinking
skills that a task requires.
• NOT determined by the verb of the
task/skill (define, describe, analyze),
but the context in which the verb/skill
is used and the depth of thinking
required.
DOK is about complexity— not difficulty!
Level 1: requires students to use simple skills or
abilities.
Level 2: includes the engagement of some mental
processing beyond recalling.
Level 3: requires some higher level mental processing
like reasoning, planning, and using evidence.
Level 4: requires complex reasoning, planning,
developing, and thinking over an extended period of
time
Using the Same Verb more Complexly
Level 1- Describe three characteristics of metamorphic rocks.
(Simple recall)
Level 2- Describe the difference between metamorphic and
igneous rocks. (Requires cognitive processing to determine the
differences in the two rock types)
Level 3- Describe a model that you might use to represent the
relationships that exist within the rock cycle. (Requires deep
understanding of rock cycle and a determination of how best to
represent it)
DOK 1
• Emphasis is on facts and simple recall of
previously taught information. This also
means following simple steps, recipes, or
directions.
• Can be difficult without requiring
reasoning.
• At DOK 1, students find “the right
answer,” and there is no debating the
“correctness,” it is either right or wrong.
DOK Level 1 Examples
List animals that survive by eating other
animals
Locate or recall facts found in text
Describe physical features of places
Determine the perimeter or area of
rectangles given a drawing or labels
Identify elements of music using
musical terminology
Identify basic rules for participating in
simple games and activities
DOK 2
• Requires comparison of two or more
concepts, finding similarities and
differences, applying factual learning at
the basic skill level.
• Requires deeper knowledge than just the
definition
• Main idea
• Students must explain “how” or “why”
and often estimate or interpret to
respond.
DOK Level 2 Examples
Compare desert and tropical environments
Identify and summarize the major events,
problem, solution conflicts in literary text
Explain the cause-effect of historical events
Predict a logical outcome based on
information in a reading selection
Explain how good work habits are important
at home, school and on the job.
Classify plane and three dimensional figures
Describe various styles of music
DOK 3
• Students must reason or plan to find
an acceptable solution to a problem.
• More than one correct response or
approach is possible.
• Requires complex or abstract
thinking, and application of
knowledge or skill in a new and
unique situation.
DOK Level 3 Examples
Compare consumer actions and analyze how
these actions impact the environment
Analyze or evaluate the effectiveness of
literary elements ( e.g. characterization,
setting, point of view, conflict and resolution)
Solve a multiple-step problem and provide
support with a mathematical explanation that
justifies the answer
Develop a scientific model for a complex idea
Propose and evaluate solutions for an
economic problem
Create a dance that represents the
characteristics of a culture
DOK 4
• At this level, students typically identify a
problem, plan a course of action, enact
that plan, and make decisions based on
collected data.
• Usually involves more time than one
class period.
• Multiple solutions are possible.
• Students often connect multiple content
areas to come up with unique and
creative solutions.
DOK Level 4 Examples
Gather, analyze, organize, and interpret
information from multiple sources to draft a
reasoned report
Analyzing author’s craft (e.g. style, bias,
literary techniques, point of view)
Create an exercise plan applying the FITT
Principle(frequency, intensity time and type)
Analyze and explain multiple perspectives or
issues within or across time periods, events or
cultures
Write and produce an original play
Some general rules of thumb…
If there is only one correct answer, it is probably level
DOK 1 or DOK 2
• DOK 1: you either know or you don’t
• DOK 2 (conceptual): apply one concept, then make a
decision before going on and applying a second
concept
If more than one solution/approach, requiring
evidence, it is DOK 3 or 4
• DOK 3: Must provide supporting evidence and
reasoning (not just HOW solved, but WHY – explain
reasoning)
• DOK 4: all of “3” + use of multiple sources or texts
DOK Tasks Activity
• As a table group, you will DOK tasks. You’ll need a set of task
cards.
• Deal the DOK task cards out to members at the table.
• Lay out the 4 “DOK Example” headers on the table.
• First person places one of the task cards under the
appropriate header, explaining the rationale for the
placement.
• The table group confirms the placement or comes to
consensus for another placement---be sure to articulate the
rationale for the placement using DOK rubrics.
• Continue and repeat the process until all tasks have been
DOK’ed.