TPA Task in Elementary Mathematics

This video tutorial explains the edTPA task for elementary mathematics assessment. It covers teaching three math lessons, assessing student learning, analyzing assessment data, and planning a reteaching lesson for students who need further understanding. The video outlines the seven files required for submission, including context for learning, lesson plans, and assessment commentary. It also provides guidance on adapting the context for different student groups and adding curriculum information.

What is the main focus of the TPA task discussed in the video?

• Science experiments

• Elementary mathematics assessment

• Physical education activities

• History projects

How many math lessons are you required to teach according to the TPA task?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What should you do after analyzing the assessment data?

• Plan a new curriculum

• Collect three work samples

• Write a research paper

• Organize a field trip

What is the purpose of planning a lesson to reteach concepts?

• To introduce new topics

• To help students who didn't understand the concepts

• To assess teachers' performance

• To prepare for a school event

How many work samples should be collected from the reteaching lesson?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven files to be submitted?

• Mathematics context for learning

• Science project report

• Elementary mathematics learning segment overview

• Assessment commentary

What is included in the mathematics context for learning?

• A list of math games

• A video tutorial

• Information about the math curriculum

• A blank copy of the assessment

What is the purpose of the assessment commentary?

• To evaluate the teacher's performance

• To provide feedback to students

• To reflect on the assessment process

• To summarize the curriculum

What should be included in the evaluation criteria?

• A video of the class

• A list of student names

• A grading rubric

• A summary of the lesson

What should you do with the context for learning for literacy?

• Ignore it

• Rewrite it completely

• Copy over most of the information

• Translate it into another language