Depth and Complexity frames are activities that students complete based on the Depth and Complexity framework. Typically, frames have four sections surrounding a central area of focus. This is why they are called frames – they look like a picture frame.

The Depth and Complexity framework consists of icons that align with a certain way of thinking. They were designed to help students go beyond a surface level understanding of a concept and push them to think critically.

How to Teach Vocabulary with Depth and Complexity Frames. Using Depth and Complexity frames to teach vocabulary is straightforward, but there are a lot of choices to make. That flexibility is terrific because it means they can work for everyone. Even if you’ve never used them before, you’ll be fine!? The Basics of Depth and Complexity Frames

Developed by Bette Gould and Sandra Kaplan, the Depth and Complexity framework is composed of six fundamental elements that work together to allow any teacher or any content area or grade level to raise student achievement and differentiate instruction painlessly.

Depth and Complexity frames are so much fun, and you can get a FREE set of 23 different frames right now. You’ll get: * 23 unique frames, all completely editable. * 7 pages of helpful hints and tips. * 3 done-for-you frames as examples. * a rubric to evaluate frames with ease. Click the image to the right to get yours, or click here.

Use the button above to access the D&C folder containing lots of frames and planning tools. The following items are some that have been recently added. Great book to help with developing...

These editable Depth and Complexity frames will get you off to a great start with the Depth and Complexity framework. This freebie has over 20 unique Depth & Complexity frame styles, editable and ready to personalize for your class.

Jan 4, 2017 · Another fabulous way to do this is to use a depth and complexity frame. You could have students answer prompts about their own lives or read a popular story to them and frame the story with different prompts. You can find a step-by-step tutorial on how I use this with math in my blog post "Using Depth and Complexity Frames in Math."

Challenge advanced learners by directing them to extend their understanding of the area of study. Encourages students to approach content by “Thinking like a Disciplinarian.”

Ideas and resources to differentiate math for gifted and advanced students using depth and complexity and content imperatives. Icons in math. GATE math.