Keystone Exams – Depth of Knowledge and Cognitive Complexity

11/30/2012

To gain a deeper understanding of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and cognitive

complexity of items on Keystone Exams, educators may access this

document that provides an in-depth explanation of the Keystone Exam item

review process for each tested area in terms of whether items align with the

cognitive level or DOK of the Assessment Anchor as defined by the Eligible

Content. Sample Keystone items and a comparison of Bloom’s Taxonomy to

DOK are included for each assessed area.

http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx

Business, Computer, and Information Technology Curriculum Framework

11/30/2012

With the completion of the Business, Computer, and Information Technology

(BCIT) Standards, BCIT educators have created a Curriculum Framework

that includes long term transfer goals, big Ideas, and essential questions for

the key BCIT content areas.

http://www.pdesas.org/standard/CommonCore