Iredell-Statesville Schools CWT 2013-14
CWT Standard Tool
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2d. Identify research-based instructional strategies.
 High yield, research-based instructional strategies are evident
Grade:
1. FOCUS ON CURRICULUM AND LEARNING
1a. Strategic direction is evident.
 Strategic data displayed and current
 Strategic learning goal displayed and current
 Classroom mission statement displayed  Classroom rules/norms displayed
1b. Current learning targets and criteria for success are visible by all in age appropriate
language.
 Yes
 No
1c. Students can articulate current goals/learning targets and criteria for success.
 Yes
 No
 N/A (nonverbal district classes)
1d. Identify key math instructional phases. (Math classes only)
 Concrete presentation of material
 Representational presentation of material
 Abstract presentation of material
1e. Identify literacy components of College & Career Ready Anchor Standards
 Guided Reading
 Reading Informational Text
 Vocabulary
 Writing
 Reading Foundational Skills
 Speaking and Listening
 Reading Literature
 Language
2. FOCUS ON INSTRUCTION
2a. PDSA cycle(s) is current and authentically used to drive instruction.
 Yes
2e. There is evidence that the teacher is responding to the different learning needs in the
classroom (differentiation).
 Yes
 No
 Unable to determine
2f. Technology is utilized by:
 Teacher
 Student
 No one
3. FOCUS ON THE LEARNER
3a. Identify student actions.
 Use of Hands On Materials
 Writing
 Skilled Performance/Demonstration
 Solving Math Problems
 Skill Practice  Test/assessment
 Interacting with text
 Working on computer/other tech device
3b. Identify instructional materials.
 Video/Audio
 Real world objects
 Student Created Materials
 Oral
 Test/assessment
 Worksheet
 Published print materials  Textbooks
 Content specific manipulatives
 Lab/activity sheet
 Leveled texts
 Digital tools
 Document camera/Overhead/board/flip chart
3c. Determine levels of class engagement.
 Highly Engaged – Most students are authentically engaged in learning
 Well Managed – Students are willingly compliant, ritually engaged in learning
 Dysfunctional – Many students actively reject the assigned task or substitute
another activity
 No
4. FOCUS ON CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
2b. Identify instructional practices
 Coaching/Facilitating
 Modeling
 Lecture/Presentation
 Testing
 Providing directions/instruction
 Learning Centers
 Hands on
2c. Identify Grouping Format.
 Whole Group
 Small Group(s)
 Individual
 Centers/Stations
 Discussion
 Teacher directed Q & A
 Informal formative assessment
 Providing opportunity for practice
 Blended Learning
 None Observed
 Focused Group
 Pairs
4a. Corrections are made by refocusing the student on learning (mission, norms, strategic
goal. . . . ).
 Yes
 No
 No opportunity for correction
4b. Current models/examples of quality student work with meaningful feedback are
purposefully displayed and/or utilized.
 Yes
 No
4c. Classroom environment supports learning
 Student centered
 Respectful interactions
 Teacher is engaged with students
 Classroom is organized and prepared for learning
Edited 7.25.13