0 1 2 X Standard Standard Partially Met Standard Met Not Met Content Absent (no Majority of objectives are low level Objectives represent either a knowledge knowledge objectives (e.g., simple balance of low and high Knowledge Objectives objectives facts, recall, recognition, or objectives OR are mostly high level 2 listed) identification versus high level objectives. /4 objectives (e.g., comprehension or constructed responses). Skill/ Absent (no Majority of objectives are low level skill Objectives represent either a skill/ objectives (e.g., simple behaviors, rote balance of low and high level Objectives movements, simple repetition of objectives OR are mostly high level modeled behavior) versus high level objectives. 2 objectives objectives (e.g., complex behaviors, /4 listed) authentic tasks, combining skills). Reasoning Absent (no Majority of objectives are low level Objectives represent either a Objectives reasoning reasoning objectives (e.g., simple balance of low and high level objectives reactions, no reflection, no integration objectives OR are mostly high level listed) with student background) versus high objectives. 2 level objectives (e.g., evaluation, /4 decision making, integration with student background, problem solving transfer). *Note: Objectives that are mislabeled (e.g., a knowledge objective is labeled as a reasoning objective) should be re-categorized by the evaluator before scoring. Corrective feedback should be given to the teacher in the comments section at the end of this rubric. B. Concentration of Objectives--The degree of balance between knowledge, skill and reasoning objectives. 1 2 X 0 Standard Partially Met Standard Met Standard Not Met All objectives are Content Objectives More than half of the Knowledge objectives knowledge objectives stated objectives are represent 1/3 or less of the 1 knowledge objectives stated objectives. /2 (versus skill and reasoning objectives). Writes unit and lesson Content, key ideas and Systematically selects Alignment to NCSS plans that do not concepts only minimally content, key and Standards address the NCSS address the NCSS theme concepts appropriate to the theme, do not develop and/or is primarily drawn NCSS theme that are it in a meaningful way, from the textbook alone. comprehensive, explore or do not address it complex interconnections, where it should be reflect conceptual taught. understanding of the subject matter. 1.1: Culture and Cultural 2 Diversity /4 1.2: Time, Continuity, and 2 Change: /4
0 Standard Not Met 1 Standard Partially Met 2 Standard Met X Content Knowledge Objectives Absent (no knowledge objectives listed) Majority of objectives are low level knowledge objectives (e.g., simple facts, recall, recognition, or identification versus high level objectives (e.g., comprehension or constructed responses). Objectives represent either a balance of low and high objectives OR are mostly high level objectives. 2 /4 Skill/ Objectives Absent (no skill/ objectives listed) Majority of objectives are low level skill objectives (e.g., simple behaviors, rote movements, simple repetition of modeled behavior) versus high level objectives (e.g., complex behaviors, authentic tasks, combining skills). Objectives represent either a balance of low and high level objectives OR are mostly high level objectives. 2 /4 Reasoning Objectives Absent (no reasoning objectives listed) Majority of objectives are low level reasoning objectives (e.g., simple reactions, no reflection, no integration with student background) versus high level objectives (e.g., evaluation, decision making, integration with student background, problem solving transfer). Objectives represent either a balance of low and high level objectives OR are mostly high level objectives. 2 /4 *Note: Objectives that are mislabeled (e.g., a knowledge objective is labeled as a reasoning objective) should be re-categorized by the evaluator before scoring. Corrective feedback should be given to the teacher in the comments section at the end of this rubric. B. Concentration of Objectives--The degree of balance between knowledge, skill and reasoning objectives. 0 Standard Not Met 1 Standard Partially Met 2 Standard Met X Content Objectives All objectives are knowledge objectives More than half of the stated objectives are knowledge objectives (versus skill and reasoning objectives). Knowledge objectives represent 1/3 or less of the stated objectives. 1 /2 Alignment to NCSS Standards Writes unit and lesson plans that do not address the NCSS theme, do not develop it in a meaningful way, or do not address it where it should be taught. Content, key ideas and concepts only minimally address the NCSS theme and/or is primarily drawn from the textbook alone. Systematically selects content, key and concepts appropriate to the NCSS theme that are comprehensive, explore complex interconnections, reflect conceptual understanding of the subject matter. 1.1: Culture and Cultural Diversity 2 /4 1.2: Time, Continuity, and Change: 2 /4
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