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Rigor Recalibrated: Designing Authentic Assessments That Demand Thinking






When rigor is reduced to workload, assessments become predictable—and thinking declines. This session challenges educators to recalibrate their understanding of cognitive demand and design assessments that prioritize authentic, transferable thinking over compliance. Participants will analyze current classroom tasks to determine whether they truly require evidence analysis, inference, synthesis, and written justification across strands. Through guided redesign, teachers will examine questioning patterns, identify subtle ways expectations are lowered, and create varied assessment experiences that reflect TEKS cognitive demands. This studio-style session equips educators to reduce assessment fatigue while elevating intellectual engagement and preparing students to think deeply in any academic context.


Important Session Information:


Registration ends at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Session ID:
526180
Credits Available:
(6) Contact Hours
(6) CPE
Recommended Event Titles
Rigor in Action: Stop Doing the Thinking for Them
1 session
 
Seats Available:
60
Fee:
$0.00 (* No Charge)
Contact Person:
Anya Hedger
Instructor(s):
Meagan Hensley
Date Time Location
11/3/2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Region 08 ESC - Lone Star Lake
4845 US Highway 271 N, Pittsburg, 75686
Region 8 Education Service Center | 4845 US Highway 271 N | Pittsburg TX 75686 | 903-572-8551 | Map/Directions
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