Displays acceptable knowledge of mathematics and its relationship to other content areas. Reveals ability to appropriately integrate Colorado Model Content Standards in mathematics to create dynamic instruction and to support student understanding. TWS contains adequate resources and plans which support effective teaching and generate student interest. TWS integrates disciplines, correlates with standards, provides multiple assessments and reflects research, creativity, and responsiveness to student needs and interests. Meets learning style and developmental needs of diverse students within an active learning environment.
Students have appropriate voice regarding learning activities, rules, and responsibilities.
Students exhibit respect for the teacher, other students, and themselves. Expectations and norms are modeled and clearly communicated by the teacher and consistently demonstrated by the students. Occasionally uses active learning strategies that engage most students and meet some individual needs. Occasionally is effective in applying interaction behaviors to enhance student learning. Employs effective use of wait time, clarification, questioning, and acceptance responses to enhance student learning.