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Rigor Divide Tool

Transforms any uploaded worksheet into a cognitively demanding, student-ready task aligned to John Antonetti's Rigor Divide framework.

Who Uses It

Teachers

When They Use It / How It's Used

  • During lesson planning when teachers upload an assignment, worksheet, or activity

  • Transforms any worksheet into a student-ready, cognitively demanding task

  • Aligned to John Antonetti's Rigor Divide framework

  • Addresses the challenge of being told to "increase rigor" without clear tools or time to redesign

What It Delivers/Produces

  • Detailed student worksheet adhering to a rigor rubric including clear, organized format with specific sections for answers, header for student name and date, interactive charts or tables, concept maps, and diagrams students can fill in to visualize concepts

  • Actionable suggestions to increase cognitive complexity, improve task design, add depth, reflection, and metacognition, and align with district Instructional Rounds rubrics

  • Shifts tasks from surface-level compliance to authentic, engaging learning experiences

District Impact

Supports Tier 1 instructional improvement and builds teacher capacity to design rigorous, meaningful tasks without requiring hours of redesign time.

What to Upload

Teacher's assignment, worksheet, or activity file

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