8.1.1 Preservice Level

8.1.2 Induction Level

8.1.3 Professional Level

A. Identifies and uses the most appropriate methods for gathering information about student learning, based on student needs and characteristics and the goals of instruction.

A. Employs multiple methods to systematically gather data about student needs, abilities and understanding and reflects upon goals of instruction.

A. Creates new methods for helping students demonstrate knowledge, and uses results to alter classroom practices.

B. Aligns assessment with goals and actions and uses results to alter teaching.

B. Guides students in formative self-assessment, relating each tool to a specific learning outcome.

B. Regularly and consistently provides students with varied opportunities to demonstrate their individual learning.

C. Demonstrates the ability to use multiple strategies to assess teaching and learning authentically, consistent with national standards and goals for science education.

C. Uses multiple resources for assessment and can cite changes in practices made because of assessment.

C. Continuously experiments with new assessment techniques, including those suggested in the literature, and reflects on its meaning for altered practice.

D. Engages in reflective self assessment and develops a system for self-assessment as a practicing teacher.

D. Engages in reflective self assessment and uses a system to self assessment, modifying practice and the system of assessment as required.

D. Regularly modifies and informs practice through multiple self-assessment indicators.