New York State Teaching Standards Quiz

What does Standard I of the New York State Teaching Standards focus on?

• Knowledge of Students and Student Learning

• Knowledge of Content and Instructional Planning

• Instructional Practice

• Learning Environment

Which performance indicator under Element I.1 requires teachers to create developmentally appropriate lessons?

• a. Teachers describe orally or in writing an understanding of the developmental characteristics of their students.

• b. Teachers create developmentally appropriate lessons that address students' learning differences and needs.

• c. Teachers implement lessons and modify instruction based upon students' developmental needs.

• d. Teachers demonstrate knowledge of child and adolescent development, including students' cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical developmental levels.

What does Element I.2 of the New York State Teaching Standards focus on?

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development

• Knowledge of current research in learning and language acquisition theories and processes

• Knowledge of and responsiveness to diverse learning needs, strengths, interests, and experiences of all students

• Acquiring knowledge of individual students from students, families, guardians, and/or caregivers to enhance student learning

Which performance indicator under Element I.3 requires teachers to vary and modify instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of each student?

• a. Teachers vary and modify instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of each student.

• b. Teachers create, deliver, and adapt instruction to address each student's strengths, interests, and experiences.

• c. Teachers incorporate a knowledge and understanding of the school community when planning and implementing instruction.

• d. Teachers use technological tools and a variety of communication strategies to engage each student.

What does Element I.4 of the New York State Teaching Standards focus on?

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development

• Knowledge of current research in learning and language acquisition theories and processes

• Knowledge of and responsiveness to diverse learning needs, strengths, interests, and experiences of all students

• Acquiring knowledge of individual students from students, families, guardians, and/or caregivers to enhance student learning

Which performance indicator under Element I.5 requires teachers to incorporate a knowledge and understanding of the school community when planning and implementing instruction?

• a. Teachers incorporate a knowledge and understanding of the school community when planning and implementing instruction.

• b. Teachers incorporate an understanding of their students' strengths and limitations, and the environmental factors that influence their students' learning.

• c. Teachers attend to an individual student's personal and family experiences by incorporating multiple perspectives.

• d. Teachers use technological tools and a variety of communication strategies to engage each student.

What does Element I.6 of the New York State Teaching Standards focus on?

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development

• Knowledge of current research in learning and language acquisition theories and processes

• Knowledge of and responsiveness to diverse learning needs, strengths, interests, and experiences of all students

• Knowledge and understanding of technological and information literacy and how they affect student learning

Which performance indicator under Element I.6 requires teachers to use technological tools and a variety of communication strategies to engage each student?

• a. Teachers use technological tools and a variety of communication strategies to engage each student.

• b. Teachers assist students to become knowledgeable and critical consumers and users of quality information.

• c. Teachers explain their instructional decisions citing current research.

• d. Teachers design lesson plans and adjust instruction to include a variety of strategies that support the learning needs of each student.

What does Standard II of the New York State Teaching Standards focus on?

• Knowledge of Students and Student Learning

• Knowledge of Content and Instructional Planning

• Instructional Practice

• Learning Environment

Which performance indicator under Element II.1 requires teachers to incorporate key concepts during instruction through the use of multiple representations and explanations?

• a. Teachers incorporate key concepts during instruction through the use of multiple representations and explanations.

• b. Teachers design lesson plans and adjust instruction to include a variety of strategies that support the learning needs of each student.

• c. Teachers demonstrate the effective use of current developments in pedagogy and content.

• d. Teachers design learning experiences that foster student understanding of key disciplinary themes.