Promoting Rigor Through Higher Level Questioning- Online Book Study

Promoting Rigor Through Higher Level Questioning by Todd Stanley is a practical guide for educators on using questioning to develop students' critical thinking, moving beyond simple recall to deeper analysis, evaluation, and creation. The book uses Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework to help teachers craft open-ended, rigorous questions for discussions, assignments, and assessments, aiming to create a classroom culture where in-depth dialogue is the norm. It distinguishes between "hard" questions (with single answers) and "rigorous" questions (that require deeper thought and interpretation) PLEASE NOTE: The book study will begin on September 14, 2026. You will not receive your log in information until that date.

Facilitated by Krissy Cheslock and Kelly Pool

This book study is worth 15 contact hours. This book study will count toward gifted hours. **All participants must purchase the book on their own. **

Cost for districts who do not take gifted services and non-member districts is $100.00. These districts should (1) email purchase order to invoices@nwoesc.org with name of registrant(s) on PO, then (2) complete registration for each attendee through this webpage.

For member districts upon receipt of your registration , we will add you as a member of the book study via our third party online learning platform. Once this is complete, you can expect to receive further communication via email to learn how to access the study.

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Questions?

Michelle Hollstein

michelle.hollstein@nwoesc.org

567.444.4809

Andy Hunter

andy.hunter@nwoesc.org

567.444.4800 ext. 4649