Professional Learning Community (PLC)

What is the primary purpose of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) as described in the text?

• To discuss upcoming lesson plans

• To combine knowledge and expertise for better teaching

• To set personal goals for teachers

• To manage school events

According to the text, which of the following is NOT listed as a potential use of PLC time?

• Unpacking Essential Standards

• Calibrating Student Scoring

• Discussing personal achievements

• Discussing upcoming lesson plans

What should PLCs focus on for setting goals according to the text?

• Only academic goals

• Only collaboration goals

• Either academic or collaboration goals

• Financial goals

What is the purpose of bringing in samples of student work according to the text?

• To ignore student errors

• To create a display for the classroom

• To write intervention plans for common student errors

• To reward students for good work

According to the document, what should be done after reflecting on summative assessments?

• Ignore the findings

• Revise and rewrite them

• Share them with parents only

• Discard the assessments

What is a suggested activity for a PLC (Professional Learning Community) to enhance teaching according to the text?

• Taking long breaks

• Analyzing data from CFAs to discuss misconceptions

• Avoiding discussions about data

• Focusing solely on administrative tasks

What is one way to motivate students and reward those who are performing well as mentioned in the text?

• Reducing homework

• Ignoring achievements

• Creating celebrations from the department

• Limiting feedback

What should be developed and used to ensure formative student learning and perseverance?

• Low-quality assignments

• High-quality common homework assignments

• Infrequent tests

• Non-graded activities

What is the purpose of Student Data Trackers according to the document?

• To record teacher's personal data

• To track students' growth on essential standards

• To schedule classes

• To manage school events

What do student self-assessment forms help students to do?

• Choose their meals at school

• Reflect on their test performances and areas of improvement

• Play games

• Fill out their attendance