Ferdi Serim describes the role Depth of Knowledge plays in Common Core and how the LEVERS system helps educators and students prepare for higher levels of performance. This presentation is based on Karin Hess's Cognitive Rigor Matrix. (To download the full article describing the development and uses of the Cognitive Rigor Matrix and other support CRM materials, go to: http://www.nciea.org/publications/cognitiverigorpaper_KH11.pdf)