Appendix C: Instructional Inventory Academic Classes Learning Environment By Grade Span Evidence None Partial Clear & Consistent Overall (0) (1) (2) # % Interactions between teacher & students & among students are positive & respectful. ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 0 0% HS 0 0 100% (2) 14 100% Behavioral standards are clearly communicated. Disruptions, if present, are managed effectively & equitably. ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 1 7% HS 0 7% 93% (2) 13 93% Classroom procedures are established & maintained to create a safe physical environment & promote smooth transitions among all classroom activities. ES (0) 1 7% MS (1) 1 7% HS 7% 7% 86% (2) 12 86% Lesson reflects rigor & high expectations. ES (0) 3 21% MS (1) 5 36% HS 21% 36% 43% (2) 6 43% Classroom rituals, routines & appropriate interactions create a safe intellectual environment in which students take academic risks & most behaviors that interfere with learning are prevented. ES (0) 2 14% MS (1) 2 14% HS 14% 14% 71% (2) 10 71% Multiple resources are available to meet students’ diverse learning ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 7 50% HS 0% 50% 50% (2) 7 50% The physical arrangement of the classroom ensures a positive learning environment & provides all students with access to learning activities. ES (0) 1 7% MS (1) 4 29% HS 7% 29% 64% (2) 9 64% Teaching Evidence
By Grade Span None Partial Clear & Consistent Overall (0) (1) (2) # % Interactions between teacher & students & among students are positive & respectful. ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 0 0% HS 0% 0% 100% (2) 9 100% Behavioral standards are clearly communicated. Disruptions, if present, are managed effectively & equitably. ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 0 0% HS 0% 0% 100% (2) 9 100% Classroom procedures are established & maintained to create a safe physical environment & promote smooth transitions among all classroom activities. ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 0 0% HS 0% 0% 100% (2) 9 100% Lesson reflects & high expectations. ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 2 22% HS 0% 22% 78% (2) 7 78% Classroom rituals, routines & appropriate interactions create a safe intellectual environment in which students take academic risks & most behaviors that interfere with learning are prevented. ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 1 11% HS 0% 11% 89% (2) 8 89% Multiple resources are available to meet students’ diverse learning needs. ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 3 33% HS 0% 33% 67% (2) 6 67% The physical arrangement of the classroom ensures a positive learning environment & provides all students with access to learning activities. ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 0 0% HS 0% 0% 100% (2) 9 100% Teaching By Span Evidence None Partial Clear & Consistent Overall
(0) (1) (2) # % Demonstrates knowledge of subject & content. ES (0) 3 33% MS (1) 2 22% HS 33% 22% 44% (2) 4 44% Communicates clear grade-appropriate learning objectives aligned to state standards. Applicable ELL language objectives are evident. ES (0) 3 33% MS (1) 2 22% HS 33% 22% 44% (2) 4 44% Uses appropriate & varied strategies matched to learning objectives & content. ES (0) 1 11% MS (1) 2 22% HS 11% 22% 67% (2) 6 67% Requires inquiry, exploration, application, analysis, synthesis, &/or evaluation of concepts individually, in pairs or in groups to demonstrate thinking. (circle observed skills) ES (0) 1 11% MS (1) 3 33% HS 11% 33% 56% (2) 5 56% Uses varied questioning techniques that require/seek thoughtful responses & promote deeper understanding. ES (0) 2 22% MS (1) 6 67% HS 22% 67% 11% (2) 1 11% Implements appropriate & varied strategies that meet students’ diverse learning needs. ES (0) 1 11% MS (1) 3 33% HS 11% 33% 56% (2) 5 56% Paces lesson to engage all students & promote understanding. ES (0) 1 11% MS (1) 2 22% HS 11% 22% 67% (2) 6 67% Conducts frequent formative assessments to check for understanding & inform instruction. ES (0) 1 11% MS (1) 3 33% HS 11% 33% 56% (2) 5 56% Makes use of technology to enhance learning. ES (0) 1 11% MS (1) 2 22% HS 11% 22% 67% (2) 6 67% Learning By Grade Span Evidence None Partial Clear & Consistent Overall (0) (1) (2) # % Students are engaged in productive learning routines. ES (0) 0 0% MS (1) 2 22%