2017-18 T-TESS Observation Rubric

Name: Brandy Young, 3rd grade - Young Appraiser: Cindy Luce

Date: 2/22/2018, 09:05 - 09:50 (Revised: 3/1/2018)
School: Godley Elementary

DOMAIN 1: PLANNING

Distinguished Accomplished Rock Solid Developing Improvement

Needed

1.1 Standards and Alignment: The

teacher designs clear,
well-organized, sequential lessons
that reflect best practice, align
with standards and are
appropriate for diverse learners.

1.2 Data and Assessment: The

teacher uses formal and informal
methods to measure student
progress, then manages and
analyzes student data to inform
instruction.

1.3 Knowledge of Students:

Through knowledge of students
and proven practices, the teacher
ensures high levels of learning,
social-emotional development and
achievement for all students.

1.4 Activities: The teacher plans

engaging, flexible lessons that
encourage higher-order thinking,
persistence and achievement.

Additional comments about Domain 1: Planning

Additional Comments about domain 1: Planning

The students exhibited background knowledge by reviewing what is needed for inferencing (background knowledge and context
clues). Students recalled their background knowledge for each clue in the mystery mail (the cow reminded one student of the
movie with Dumbo in it)
The activities during the class involved higher level thinking (Teacher read a book about Percy Jackson and used "what" and "why"
questions to check for understanding; Mystery mail was very engaging for the students and at the appropriate level for all learners.

DOMAIN 2: INSTRUCTION

Distinguished Accomplished Rock Solid Developing Improvement

Needed

2.1 Achieving Expectations: The

teacher supports all learners in
their pursuit of high levels of
academic and social-emotional
success.
2.2 Content Knowledge and
Expertise: The teacher uses
content and pedagogical expertise
to design and execute lessons
aligned with state standards,
related content and student
needs.

2.3 Communication: The teacher

clearly and accurately
communicates to support
persistence, deeper learning and
effective effort.

2.4 Differentiation: The teacher

differentiates instruction, aligning
methods and techniques to
diverse student needs.

2.5 Monitor and Adjust: The

teacher formally and informally
collects, analyzes and uses
student progress data and makes
needed lesson adjustments.

Additional comments about Domain 2: Instruction

Additional Comments about Domain 2: Instruction

Teacher uses and students understand high-level terminology (Inferencing, predicting text, schema). Students are asked probing
questions throughout the lesson (What is Mr. Bruner referring to?, What do you think about Mr. Bruner and Grover?, What can our
mystery trash tell us about her?, Why do you think it is a kid?). Students are using clues from the mystery mail to make inferences
about the person who wrote the letter. Students are very aware of the clues and are making keen observations (There are no male
teachers in 1st grade.; It is someone who likes cows.; It is a fancy cow so it is someone who likes fancy cows.; She is not a vegan.;
I think she might be pregnant.)
Teacher taught lesson across the curriculum (fractions were used to find out how many clues remained in the bag, ELAR was
mentioned when answering in complete sentences).

DOMAIN 3: LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Distinguished Accomplished Rock Solid Developing Improvement

Needed

3.1 Classroom Environment,

Routines and Procedures: The
teacher organizes a safe,
accessible and efficient
classroom.

3.2 Managing Student Behavior:

The teacher establishes,
communicates and maintains
clear expectations for student
behavior.

3.3 Classroom Culture: The

teacher leads a mutually
respectful and collaborative class
of actively engaged learners.
of actively engaged learners.

Additional comments about Domain 3: Learning Environment

Additional Comments about Domain 3: Learning Environment

All students were engaged and participating throughout the lesson. Teacher used an alarm to keep the lesson on track. Students
followed the rules for the mystery mail activity and respectfully listened to their classmates. Wait time was used effectively to make
all students successful.

AREA OF REINFORCEMENT

Domain 1A: Planning

1.1A Standards and Alignment (SA) 1.2A Data and Assessment (DA) 1.3A Knowledge of Students (KS)

1.4A Activities (ACT)

Domain 2A: Instruction

2.1A Achieving Expectations (AE) 2.2A Content Knowledge Expertise 2.3A Communication (COM)
(CKE)
2.4A Differentiation (DIF) 2.5A Monitor and Adjust (MA)

Domain 3A: Learning Environment

3.1A Classroom Environment, 3.2A Managing Student Behavior 3.3A Classroom Culture (CC)
Routines and Procedures (ERP) (MSB)

Domain 4A: Professional Practices and Responsibilities

4.1A Professional Demeanor and 4.2A Goal Setting (GS) 4.3A Professional Development (PD)
Ethics (PDE)
4.4A School Community Involvement
(SCI)
Objectives (A)
Teacher fosters a learning environment of engaged learners who communicate effectively with each other and the teacher.
Students are motivated to learn and to demonstrate their learning.

AREA OF REFINEMENT

Domain 1B: Planning

1.1B Standards and Alignment (SA) 1.2B Data and Assessment (DA) 1.3B Knowledge of Students (KS)

1.4B Activities (ACT)

Domain 2B: Instruction

2.1B Achieving Expectations (AE) 2.2B Content Knowledge Expertise 2.3B Communication (COM)
(CKE)
2.4B Differentiation (DIF) 2.5B Monitor and Adjust (MA)

Domain 3B: Learning Environment

3.1B Classroom Environment, 3.2B Managing Student Behavior 3.3B Classroom Culture (CC)
Routines and Procedures (ERP) (MSB)
Domain 4B: Professional Practices and Responsibilities

4.1B Professional Demeanor and 4.2B Goal Setting (GS) 4.3B Professional Development (PD)
Ethics (PDE)
4.4B School Community Involvement
(SCI)
Objectives (B)
Objectives (B)
Teacher would like to be more flexible during the lesson. For this lesson, the teacher did not feel as organized as possible.

Brandy Young, 3rd grade - Young Date: Cindy Luce, Appraiser Date: