SAS+Performance+Area+B

__ //Performance Area B: Instruction and Assessment// __

Benchmarks:
 * Standard B1: Communicates accurately and effectively with students**
 * 1) Communicates clear instructions to students
 * 2) Utilizes a variety of methods to communicate with students
 * 3) Attempts to engage all students in discussion
 * 4) Uses effective questioning and discussion techniques

Benchmarks:
 * Standard B2: Defines learning expectations and provides timely evaluative feedback on student performance**
 * 1) Communicates learning expectations considering developmental needs
 * 2) Provides timely feedback regarding student performance

Benchmarks:
 * Standard B3: Uses appropriate assessment techniques to guide instruction**
 * 1) Communicates clearly assessment criteria to students
 * 2) Monitors individual student and class progress
 * 3) Uses the results of assessments to guide instruction
 * 4) Guides all students in self-assessment

Benchmarks:
 * Standard B4: Uses appropriate assessment techniques to measure and report student learning**
 * 1) Utilizes multiple sources of information to assess students’ learning
 * 2) Assesses students using SAS standards and benchmarks
 * 3) Uses appropriate assessment tools
 * 4) Uses appropriate assessment strategies for ESOL and AS students
 * 5) Creates reports using multiple sources of information
 * 6) Celebrates achievement of student learning goals
 * 7) Maintains accurate documentation

Benchmarks:
 * Standard B5: Motivates and engages all students in meaningful learning and growth**
 * 1) Utilizes diverse instructional strategies and resources
 * 2) Provides opportunities for higher level thinking skills
 * 3) Provides opportunities for active engagement
 * 4) Makes learning relevant in a variety of ways
 * 5) Conveys enthusiasm for learning and teaching
 * 6) Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student engagement

Benchmarks:
 * Standard B6: Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of their students**
 * 1) Differentiates content, process, product, and /or learning environment
 * 2) Differentiates according to students’ interest, readiness, and learning profile
 * 3) Differentiates according to English language proficiency
 * 4) Differentiates to promote literacy learning

Benchmarks:
 * Standard B7: Integrates the use of technology in instruction and learning goals**
 * 1) Demonstrates understanding of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and benchmarks appropriate to grade level for students
 * 2) Integrates appropriately the use of technology as an instructional tool
 * 3) Uses technology routinely to enhance learning