Complex Tasks
Tasks that work across many content areas and emphasize *complexity* rather than mere difficulty.
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What separates difficulty from complexity? And why do complex tasks lead to much more natural differentiation?
Who would win in the Tournament of Most Honorable Presidents or Least Useful Geometric Shapes or Bravest Shakespearean Characters? Create an academic tournament and watch your students' brains sweat!
A delightfully ambiguous framework that is quick to prepare, but can last forever!
What would it be like if students graphed characters from stories? Historic leaders? Elements from the period table? Objects in space?
Here's a simple task that will add complexity to any content from any grade level!