3 Webb’s Depth of Knowledge

Webb’s depth of knowledge is a framework that encourages educators to think about their learning goals and outcomes in terms of intellectual and academic rigor. The infographic, below, provides associated action verbs and example activities for each level.

Additional Resources

Select the links below to learn more about Webb’s depth of knowledge from the following educational organizations:

• ASCD in Service: What exactly is depth of knowledge?
• Edutopia: Using Webb’s depth of knowledge to increase rigor
• University of North Texas: Bloom’s taxonomy and depth of knowledge