B-+Instruction+and+Assessment

Standard B1: Communicates accurately and effectively with students Standard B2: Defines learning expectations and provides timely evaluative feedback on student performance Standard B3: Uses appropriate assessment techniques to guide instruction Standard B4: Uses appropriate assessment techniques to measure and report student learning Standard B5: Motivates and engages all students in meaningful learning and growth Standard B6: Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of their students Standard B7: Integrates the use of technology in instruction and learning goals

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Standard B1
Communicates accurately and effectively with students Benchmarks that a teacher has successfully met this standard: 


 * //Gives clear instructions to students://

I provide a detailed agenda for each day on the whiteboard which lists the objective and the plan for each lesson. Lessons are taught to verbally, while steps are displayed using a powerpoint on the smartboard. Questioning time for providing clarity on the objective are provided daily.

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 * //Uses a variety of methods to communicate with students.// 
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 * //Uses effective questioning and discussion techniques. //





Standard B2
Defines learning expectations and provides timely evaluative feedback on student performance Benchmarks that a teacher has successfully met this standard: 
 * //Provides timely feedback regarding student performance.//

My classroom policy is to give quizzes and tests back the next class period. This gives students almost immediate feedback on areas they are strong in and areas for improvement. I put comments on missed questions to direct students for remediation.

Homework schedules are passed out at the beginning of each unit outlining lesson topics, daily homework, and quiz/test schedules.

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<span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Standard B3
<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Uses appropriate assessment techniques to guide instruction Benchmarks that a teacher has successfully met this standard: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">//Communicates clearly assessment criteria to students.//

Students are provided with detailed rubrics for projects and problem solving.

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 * //<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Uses the results of assessment to improve/guide instruction .//

I start class with an "Assessment for Learning" check-in- this allows me to monitor students informally on their understanding of the previous day's concepts and reteach as needed. Formative quizzes also assist me in assessing class understanding, and I invite students to HOT on an individual basis as needed.

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In preparation for Student-Led Conferences, all students set goals and reflect on these goals. This is done in advisory class and also in math class. Students are asked to reflect on their progress, and I comment to them to encourage them or point them in appropriate directions. Students also self-select math pieces to reflect on and share through their blogs. In addition, students are asked to revise tests and complete a Proof of Knowledge for scores lower than 76%.
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">//Guides all students in self-assessment.//

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<span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Standard B4
<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Uses appropriate assessment techniques to measure and report student learning Benchmarks that a teacher has successfully met this standard: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">//Assesses students using SAS standards and benchmarks.//
 * Uses appropriate assessment tools.

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 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">//Creates reports using multiple sources of information//

<span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Standard B5
<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Motivates and engages all students in meaningful learning and growth Benchmarks that a teacher has successfully met this standard: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">//Provides opportunities for higher level thinking skills.//



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 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">//Provides opportunities for active engagement.//
 * //Conveys enthusiasm for learning and teaching.//
 * //Makes learning relevant in a variety of ways.//

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<span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Standard B6
<span style="font-size: 126%; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of their students Benchmarks that a teacher has successfully met this standard: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">//Differentiates according to students' interests, readiness, and learning profile.//

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 * Differentiates content, process, product, and or learning environment.

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<span style="font-size: 140%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Standard B7
<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Integrates the use of technology in instruction and learning goals Benchmarks that a teacher has successfully met this standard: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">
 * //<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Demonstrates understanding of the NETS and benchmarks appropriate to grade level. //
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">//Integrates appropriately the use of technology as a teaching tool.//
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">//Uses technology routinely to enhance learning//.





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