Author, “Hess Cognitive Rigor Matrices”

Karin Hess, author of the “Hess Cognitive Rigor Matrices” among other publications, is a former teacher and school administrator with over 40 years of deep experience in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Dr. Hess is recognized internationally as a leader in applying cognitive rigor, depth of knowledge, and learning progressions to the development and design of curriculum and assessment systems. She specializes in the design and use of performance-based units and assessments. Her work with schools and school districts provides practical, classroom-tested tools and in-depth guidance for implementing competency-based educational systems, and strategies to enhance deeper learning for every student. She advises Achieve3000, Mentoring Minds, Renaissance Learning, and World Class Instructional Design and Assessment.