T-TESS Review

Which of the following describe "rock solid" teaching?

• Distinguished
• Accomplished
• Proficient
• Developing

Which of the following includes the rating options for T-TESS?

• Accomplished, Proficient, Not Proficient, Needs Improvement
• Exceeds Expectations, Proficient, Below Expectations, Unsatisfactory
• Distinguished, Accomplished, Proficient, Developing, Improvement Needed
• Distinguished, Proficient, Developing, Needs Improvement

Which of the following are elements of a formal observations

• Pre-Conference
• 45-minute Observation (announced or unannounced)
• Post-Conference
• All of the Above

What is the purpose of T-TESS?

• to make sure teachers are doing their job
• to catch teachers who aren't doing what they're supposed to
• to help grow teachers
• to help get rid of teachers who are performing poorly

T-TESS is about shifting from ____ to ____

• Teacher-centered to student-centered
• Student-centered to teacher-centered
• bad teaching to good teaching
• growth mindset to training mindset

T-TESS is a "gotcha" system for administrators to use

• True
• False

During the walkthroughs and observations, the rating is describing the lesson, not the teacher.

• True
• False

How many domains are on the T-TESS Rubric?

• 2

• 5

• 10

• 16

My appraiser determines my goals. 

• True
• False

You should have your post observation conference within...?

• 2 days

• 10 days

• 5 days

• 15 days