InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards Quiz

What is the focus of Standard #1: Learner Development?

• Designing inclusive learning environments

• Engaging learners in critical thinking

• Creating safe learning environments

• Understanding how learners grow and develop

Which of the following is a performance under Standard #2: Learning Differences?

• The teacher collaborates with families and communities

• The teacher designs instruction to build on learners’ prior knowledge

• The teacher uses multiple methods of assessment

• The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning

What is a critical disposition under Standard #3: Learning Environments?

• The teacher values diverse languages and dialects

• The teacher is committed to supporting learners as they participate in decision-making

• The teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies

• The teacher understands major concepts in the discipline

What does Standard #4: Content Knowledge emphasize?

• Understanding individual differences and diverse cultures

• Creating environments that support collaborative learning

• Understanding central concepts and structures of the discipline

• Engaging in ongoing professional learning

Which performance is associated with Standard #5: Application of Content?

• The teacher engages in professional learning

• The teacher collaborates with learners to design learning experiences

• The teacher develops projects that guide learners in analyzing issues

• The teacher balances the use of formative and summative assessment

What is a key aspect of Standard #6: Assessment?

• Creating environments that support individual learning

• Understanding the central concepts of the discipline

• Using multiple methods of assessment to engage learners

• Planning instruction that supports every student

What is an essential knowledge under Standard #7: Planning for Instruction?

• Understanding content and content standards

• Understanding how learners construct knowledge

• Understanding how to use digital technologies

• Understanding the role of language and culture in learning

Which of the following is a performance under Standard #8: Instructional Strategies?

• The teacher uses appropriate strategies to adapt instruction

• The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning

• The teacher understands the central concepts of the discipline

• The teacher collaborates with learners to design learning experiences

What is a critical disposition under Standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice?

• The teacher values diverse languages and dialects

• The teacher takes responsibility for student learning

• The teacher values flexible learning environments

• The teacher is committed to using multiple types of assessment

What is a performance under Standard #10: Leadership and Collaboration?

• The teacher engages learners in questioning assumptions

• The teacher takes an active role on the instructional team

• The teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies

• The teacher understands the strengths and needs of individual learners