WorksheetsState of Smith Pre-Assessment
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
I know what the instructional expectations are at Newman Smith HS?
Yes
No
Clear learning objectives are a key component to a quality lesson.
True
False
The components of an effective lesson have changed dramatically in the last 50 years.
True
False
Which of the following is not an essential element to quality lessons?
Identifying the right standards to focus on.
Effective use of instructional technology.
Structuring your lessons to ensure that all students are learning each segment before moving on to the next.
Providing opportunities for students to purposefully read, write and talk about the content.
Being engaged in a professional learning community where curriculum and lessons are continuously developed, tested, and refined on basis of results greatly benefits both students and teachers.
True
False
The elements of Madeline Hunter's lesson cycle should be implemented on a daily basis.
True
False
Lecturing is not an effective instructional practice.
True
False
We currently have all of the resources in place to make the improvements necessary to improve the quality of instruction at our school.
True
False
The best questions are those that have more than one right answer and can be argued.
True
False
It's better to cover 80% of the curriculum really well than to cover all it without depth.
True
False
Checking for understanding by asking students if they have any questions is ineffective.
True
False
Circulating the room to check for understanding is effective.
True
False
