3d Distinguished

Question 1

Students indicate that they clearly understand the characteristics of high-quality work, and there is evidence that students have helped establish the evaluation criteria.

Answer 1

3d Distinguished

Question 2

The teacher is constantly “taking the pulse” of the class; monitoring of student understanding is sophisticated and continuous and makes use of strategies to elicit information about individual student understanding.

Answer 2

3d Distinguished

Question 3

Students monitor their own understanding, either on their own initiative or as a result of tasks set by the teacher.

Answer 3

3d Distinguished

Question 4

High-quality feedback comes from many sources, including students; it is specific and focused on improvement.

Answer 4

3d Distinguished

Question 5

The teacher’s adjustments to the lesson, when they are needed, are designed to assist individual students.

Answer 5

3d Distinguished

Question 6

The teacher reminds students of the characteristics of high-quality work, observing that the students themselves helped develop them.

Answer 6

3d Distinguished

Question 7

While students are working, the teacher circulates, providing specific feedback to individual students.

Answer 7

3d Distinguished

Question 8

The teacher uses popsicle sticks or exit tickets to elicit evidence of individual student understanding.

Answer 8

3d Distinguished

Question 9

Students offer feedback to their classmates on their work.

Answer 9

3d Distinguished

Question 10

Students evaluate a piece of their writing against the writing rubric and confer with the teacher about how it could be improved.

Answer 10

3d Distinguished