Alignment with SPA Standards and Final TWS Scoring Sheet
Name of Person Aligning SPA Standards and TWS: Dr. Slykhuis
Content Area: Secondary
Science Content
NSTA Science Standards
Date Assessed: October 5, 2009
Note that you must earn a minimum of 80% on each section and an overall score of 80% on the TWS.
You may not receive any “indicator not met” classifications for any section of the TWS.
If you do not meet the minimum competency, you will not pass the course.
Section I: Contextual Factors
Spa Standards
1. Required Elements
2. Community, District, School Factors
7
3. Classroom Factors
7
4. Student Characteristics
7
5. Instructional Implications
7
6. Writing Quality
Total Pts. Possible = 60; Passing Score > 48
Section II: Learning Goals
Spa Standards
1. Required Elements
2. Appropriate Nature of LGs
5, 6, 3, 2, 1, 9
3. Alignment of LGs w/ Standards
5, 6, 3, 2, 1, 9
4. Significance, Challenge, & Variety
5, 6, 3, 2, 1, 9
5. Appropriate for Students
5, 6, 3, 2, 1, 9
6. Writing Quality
Total Pts. Possible = 60; Passing Score > 48
Section III: Assessment Plan
Spa Standards
1. Required Elements
2. Validity: Assessments Aligned w/ LGs
8, 5, 6, 9
3. Clarity
8, 5, 6, 9
4. Multiple Modes & Approaches
8, 5, 6, 9
5. Adaptations Based on Needs
8, 5, 6, 9
6. Writing Quality
Total Pts. Possible = 60; Passing Score > 48
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Section IV: Design for Instruction
Spa Standards
1. Required Elements
2. Alignment w/ LGs & AP
5, 3, 2, 6, 8, 9
3. Unit & Lesson Structure
5, 3, 2, 6, 8, 9
4. Use of Varied Activities, Assignments, etc.
5, 3, 2, 6, 8, 9
5. Use of CFs and Data to Influence Design
5, 3, 2, 6, 8, 9
6. Use of Technology
5, 3, 2, 6, 8, 9
7. Writing Quality
Total Pts. Possible = 70; Passing Score > 56
Section V: Instructional Decision Making
Spa Standards
1. Required Elements
2. Mods. Grounded in ASL
10, 8, 5
3. Congruence b/t Mods. & LGs
10, 8, 5
4. Sound Professional Practice
10, 8, 5
5. Writing Quality
Total Pts. Possible = 50; Passing Score > 40
Section VI: Analysis of Student
Learning
Spa Standards
1. Required Elements
2. Quality of Visual Presentation of Data
3. Rationale for Subgroups & Individuals
5, 3, 8
4. Description/Discussion of Whole Group
5, 3, 8
5. Description/Discussion of Subgroups
5, 3, 8
6. Description/Discussion of Individuals
5, 3, 8
7. Writing Quality
Total Pts. Possible = 70; Passing Score > 56
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Section VII: Reflection & Self-Evaluation
Spa Standards
1. Required Elements
2. Interpretation: Most Successful LG
10, 5, 3, 6
3. Interpretation: Least Successful LG
10, 5, 3, 6
4. Insights about Effective Instruction
10, 5, 3, 6
5. Ideas for Redesign
10, 5, 3, 6
6. Implications for PD
10, 5, 3, 6
7. Writing Quality
Total Pts. Possible = 70; Passing Score > 56
Section VIII: Appendices
Spa Standards
Lesson Plan 1 + Instructional Materials
5, 3, 6
Lesson Plan 2 + Instructional Materials
5, 3, 6
Lesson Plan 3 + Instructional Materials
5, 3, 6
Lesson Plan 4 + Instructional Materials
5, 3, 6
Lesson Plan 5 + Instructional Materials
5, 3, 6
Inventory Instrument (used for CF section)
Student 1 Assessments (Pre/Post/Formative)
8, 5, 6
Student 2 Assessments (Pre/Post/Formative)
8, 5, 6
Reference List (for all sections; APA format)
Total Pts. Possible = 45; Passing Score > 36
Overall Organization & Presentation
Spa Standards
Professional Presentation:
3-ring binder utilized; cover page follows specified
guidelines
Section Organization:
Table of Contents included; tabs utilized; sequential page
numbers used throughout
APA Formatting:

Double-spaced text

12 pt. easily-readable font (Times New Roman,
Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, Palatino, etc.)

Consistent & appropriate margins (generally 1
inch; 1 ½ inch top margin preferred for first page
of each section
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Total Pts. Possible = 15; Passing Score > 12
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 500
Other Alignments
Grading Scale:
A
468 – 500 pts.
A-
448 – 467 pts.
B+
433 – 447 pts.
B
418 – 432 pts.
B-
398 – 417 pts.
C
397 pts. and below
NOTES:
Met with David Slykhuis on October 5, 2009 at 2PM
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