TAP Review

In this TAP indicator, the lesson’s structure is coherent and routines for distributing materials are efficient.

• Presenting Instructional Content

• Lesson Structure and Pacing

• Activities and Materials

• Engaging Students and Managing Behavior

In this TAP indicator, the lesson includes visuals, examples, modeling of teacher, and logical sequencing and segmenting.

• Standards & Objectives

• Academic Feedback

• Presenting Instructional Content

• Teacher Knowledge of Students

Which of the following is NOT a descriptor of Academic Feedback?

• Teacher develops learning experiences where inquiry, curiosity, and exploration are valued.

• Oral and academic feedback is academically focused.

• Feedback is given during guided practice.

• The teacher circulates during instructional activities.

Which of the following is NOT a descriptor of Standards and Objectives?

• Learning objectives are communicated

• Objectives are connected to what students previously learned

• No irrelevant, confusing information

• Expectation for student performance are clear

Which of the following is NOT a descriptor of Managing Student Behavior?

• Students are mostly engaged in behaviors that optimize learning and increase time on task

• Teacher encourages students to learn from mistakes

• Teacher establishes rules for learning and behavior

• Teacher often recognizes and motivates positive behaviors and does not allow inconsequential behavior to interrupt the lesson

Which of the following is a descriptor for Instructional Plans?

• Students demonstrate mastery

• Incudes all essential information

• Feedback is given

• Objectives aligned to state standards and aligned to the curriculum, both in content and rigor

In this TAP indicator, the questions are purposeful with a wait time and a balance of students are called on.

• Thinking

• Questioning

• Standards and Objectives

• Academic Feedback

Which of the following is a descriptor of Teacher Knowledge of Students?

• Pacing in appropriate and provides opportunities for students who progress at different rates

• Students are participating in groups and held accountable for work

• Teacher understands students' anticipated learning difficulties

• Teacher circulates during instructional activities

If a lesson allows for students to review a variety of solutions to problems and analyze from multiple perspectives, what TAP indicator is being described?

• Activities and Materials

• Thinking

• Presenting Instructional Content

• Teacher Content Knowledge

Which of the following is a descriptor for Presenting Instructional Content?

• The lesson starts promptly

• The teacher highlights key concepts and ideas

• Concise information with no irrelevant, confusing information

• Learning objectives are connected to what students have previously learned