Cedar Rapids School District

State of Iowa Teaching Standard 4

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Standard 4
Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.

The teacher:

a. Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.

Data Source: National Council for the Teaching of Mathematics
Data Point: NCTM Standards PowerPoint slide

Data Source: District Mathematics Department
Data Point: District overall goals for math students
Data Point: District expectations for math students

Data Source: Teacher
Data Point: Geometry lesson plan

b. Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.

Data Source: Teacher/Colleague
Data Point: American Pride Assignments
Data Point: Early Flight inquiries
Data Point: Space Flight inquiries

Data Source: Teacher
Data Point: Geometry lesson plan

Data Source: Students
Data Point: PowerPoint: The Giver
Data Point: Student self-evaluation
Data Point: PowerPoint: Tobacco

Data Source: Students/Community
Data Point: Video: Hands-On Science (1.3MB)

c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.

Data Source: Teacher
Data Point: Geometry lesson plan
Data Point: Inclusion workshop certificate

Data Source: Student
Data Point: PowerPoint: The Giver

d. Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.

Data Source: Teacher/Colleague
Data Point: American Pride Assignments
Data Point: Early Flight inquiries
Data Point: Space Flight inquiries

Data Source: Teacher
Data Point: Geometry lesson plan

Data Source: Student
Data Point: PowerPoint: The Giver

Data Source: Class
Data Point: Photo: Field trip

Data Source: Students/Community
Data Point: Video: Hands-On Science (1.3MB)

e. Connects students' prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process.

Data Source: Teacher/Colleague
Data Point: American Pride Assignments

Data Source: Teacher
Data Point: Geometry lesson plan

Data Source: Students
Data Point: PowerPoint: The Giver
Data Point: Student self-evaluation
Data Point: PowerPoint: Tobacco

f. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.

Data Source: Teacher
Data Point: Geometry lesson plan
Data Point: PowerPoint: Why the US went to the moon

Standard 5