Secondary Math Proficient Student Teaching Portfolio

Grading Rubric

 

 

 

I. Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning NCTM 8.4

by providing a lesson plan that addresses appropriate learning goals and by providing

pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan that addresses local, state, and national standards and legislative mandates provided, student teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on such things as building mathematical knowledge through problem solving not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan that addresses local, state, and national standards and legislative mandates provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on such things as building mathematical knowledge through problem solving not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan that addresses local, state, and national standards and legislative mandates provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on such things as building mathematical knowledge through problem solving were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan that addresses local, state, and national standards and legislative mandates provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching to better motivate students  by using such  ideas as building mathematical knowledge through problem solving were provided.

II. Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning NCTM 8.4

by providing a second lesson plan that addresses appropriate learning goals and by providing

pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan that addresses local, state, and national standards and legislative mandates provided, student teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on such things as building mathematical knowledge through problem solving not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan that addresses local, state, and national standards and legislative mandates provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on such things as building mathematical knowledge through problem solving not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan that addresses local, state, and national standards and legislative mandates provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on such things as building mathematical knowledge through problem solving were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan that addresses local, state, and national standards and legislative mandates provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching to better motivate students  by using such  ideas as building mathematical knowledge through problem solving were provided.

III.

Candidates demonstrate ability to impact diverse student learning concerning NCTM Standards 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.7, 7.1

 (& INTASC Principle 3)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

Candidates demonstrate they understand how

students differ in their

approaches to learning and create instructional

opportunities that are adapted

to diverse learners

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan describing a plan for teaching diverse students is provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning differentiating instruction that might have improved the results were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan describing a plan for teaching diverse students is provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning differentiating instruction that might have improved the results were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan describing a plan for teaching diverse students is provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning differentiating instruction that might have improved the results were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan describing a plan for teaching diverse students provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results demonstrated the ability to reflect on teaching and to consider improvements by applying pedagogical theory.

NCTM 8.3

IV Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning NCTM 8.3

 (& INTASC Principle 4)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

 

Candidates demonstrate they understand how students learn

and use a variety of

instructional strategies to

encourage students’

development of critical thinking,

problem solving and performance skills including

considerations of risks, costs, and benefits of alternative solutions; relating these to the knowledge, goals and values of the students

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan demonstrating the use of multiple strategies to reach appropriate learning goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan demonstrating the use of multiple strategies to reach appropriate learning goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan demonstrating the use of multiple strategies to reach appropriate learning goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan demonstrating the use of multiple strategies to reach appropriate learning goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results demonstrated the ability to reflect on teaching and to consider improvements by applying pedagogical theory.

V. Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning NCTM 8.4

 (& INTASC Principle 5)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

Candidates align curriculum goals and teaching and use an

understanding of individual and

group motivation and behavior to create a learning

environment that encourages

positive social interaction,

active engagement in learning

and self-motivation

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with appropriate curriculum goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with appropriate curriculum goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with appropriate curriculum goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience that is aligned  with appropriate curriculum goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results demonstrated the ability to reflect on teaching and to consider improvements by better using whole-class, small-group, and individual work.

VI. Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning

NCTM 6.1, 7.6

(& INTASC Principle 6)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

Candidates use knowledge of

effective verbal, nonverbal and

media communication

techniques to foster active

inquiry, collaboration and

supportive interaction

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan incorporating technology provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan incorporating technology provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan incorporating technology provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan incorporating technology provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results demonstrated the ability to reflect on teaching and to consider improvements by applying pedagogical theory.

VII.

Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning

NCTM Standard 7.4 (& INTASC Principle 7)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

Candidates plan instruction

based on knowledge of subject

matter, students, the

community, curriculum

goals, and NCTM standards

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan that goes beyond memorization and procedures to teach for understanding provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussions to reach curriculum goals were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan that addresses understanding concepts and not mere memorization of procedures provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussions to reach curriculum goals were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with NCTM SPA and INTASC standard and appropriate State Content Standards provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to better start discussions were made.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with NCTM SPA and INTASC standard and appropriate State Content Standards provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use ambiguities, problems, or student’s preconceptions to start productive discussions were made.

VIII.

Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning NCTM Standard 7.5, 8.3 (& INTASC Principle 8)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

Candidates understand and use formal and informal

assessment strategies to

ensure the continuous

intellectual, social and physical

development of the learner

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan or description of formal and informal assessments provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussion as an informal assessment and grading rubrics as a formal assessment were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan or description of formal and informal assessments provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussion as an informal assessment and grading rubrics as a formal assessment were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of formal and informal assessments provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussion as an informal assessment and grading rubrics as a formal assessment were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of formal and informal assessments provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussion as an informal assessment and, objective exams and project grading rubrics as a formal assessment were provided.

 

 

IX. INTASC Principle 9

a. Candidates are reflective

practitioners who continually

evaluate the effects of their

choices and actions on others

(students, parents, and other

professionals in the learning

community)

and actively seek opportunities

to grow professionally.

 

1

does not clearly explain why the entries were included in portfolio and does not clearly explain how they relate to this INTASC standard

 

2

gives a reason why the entries were included but fails to clearly explain how they relate to this INTASC standard

 

3

very clearly explains why the samples have been included in the portfolio and how they relate to this INTASC standard

 

4

very clearly explains why the samples have been included in the portfolio, describes how they relate to this INTASC standard, and elaborates on how they best exemplify an aspect of good teaching 

 

X. INTASC Principle 10

 

Candidates foster relationships with

school colleagues, parents and

agencies in the larger community to

support students’ learning and well

being.

 

1

does not clearly explain why the entries were included in portfolio and does not clearly explain how they relate to this INTASC standard

 

2

gives a reason why the entries were included but fails to clearly explain how they relate to this INTASC standard

 

3

very clearly explains why the samples have been included in the portfolio and how they relate this INTASC standard

 

4

very clearly explains why the samples have been included in the portfolio, describes how they relate to this INTASC standard, and elaborates on how they best exemplify an aspect of good teaching