Based on your review of the InTASC standards, address the following in a 250-500 word statement:
Summarize at least two themes that run through the InTASC standards.
Select a standard and a theme and then relate how that theme is represented in the standard that you chose.
How can teachers work collaboratively with others to use a variety of data and information (and standards) to meet the learning needs of students?
Include at least two references to support this assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Two InTASC Themes- Grading Rubric
5. Target
15 points
Includes an insightful summary of at least two themes that exist within the InTASC standards.
4. Acceptable
13.05 points
Includes an adequate summary of at least two themes that exist within the InTASC standards.
3. Approaching
11.1 points
At least one of the two InTASC themes could be summarized more adequately or accurately.
2. Insufficient
10.35 points
At least one of the two InTASC themes is not summarized accurately.
1. No Submission
0 points
Not addressed.
Standard and Theme
22.5 points
Criteria Descriiption
Standard and Theme
5. Target
22.5 points
Includes a statement that creatively and accurately relates an InTASC standard with a theme.
4. Acceptable
19.58 points
Includes a statement that adequately relates an InTASC standard with a theme.
3. Approaching
16.65 points
Includes a statement that could more accurately relate an InTASC standard with a theme.
2. Insufficient
15.52 points
Includes a statement that does not accurately relate an InTASC standard with a theme.
1. No Submission
0 points
Not addressed.
Collaboration
15 points
Criteria Descriiption
Collaboration
5. Target
15 points
Includes a statement that thoughtfully expresses how teachers can work collaboratively with others to use a variety of data and information to meet the learning needs of students.
4. Acceptable
13.05 points
Includes a statement that adequately expresses how teachers can work collaboratively with others to use a variety of data and information to meet the learning needs of students.
3. Approaching
11.1 points
Includes a statement that could more adequately express how teachers can work collaboratively with others to use a variety of data and information to meet the learning needs of students.
2. Insufficient
10.35 points
Includes a statement that does not adequately express how teachers can work collaboratively with others to use a variety of data and information to meet the learning needs of students.
1. No Submission
0 points
Not addressed.
Organization
7.5 points
Criteria Descriiption
Organization
5. Target
7.5 points
The content is well organized and logical. There is a sequential progression of ideas related to each other. The content is presented as a cohesive unit and the audience is provided with a clear sense of the main idea.
4. Acceptable
6.53 points
The content is logically organized. The ideas presented relate to each other. The content provides the audience with a clear sense of the main idea.
3. Approaching
5.55 points
The content may not be adequately organized even though it provides the audience with a sense of the main idea.
2. Insufficient
5.18 points
An attempt is made to organize the content, but the sequence is indiscernible. The ideas presented are compartmentalized; may not relate to each other.
1. No Submission
0 points
Not addressed.
Research Citations and Format
7.5 points
Criteria Descriiption
Research Citations and Format
5. Target
7.5 points
All sources are credible, appropriate, and strongly support the submission. All required aspects of APA format are correct within the submission.
4. Acceptable
6.53 points
All sources are credible, adequate, and support the submission. All required aspects of APA format are correct within the submission.
3. Approaching
5.55 points
Some citations may be missing where needed; or some of the sources do not support the submission; or APA is attempted where required, but some aspects are missing or mistaken.
2. Insufficient
5.18 points
Many citations are missing where needed; or many of the sources are inappropriate for the submission; or APA is attempted where required, but many aspects are missing or mistaken.
1. No Submission
0 points
Not addressed.
Mechanics
7.5 points
Criteria Descriiption
Mechanics (spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)
5. Target
7.5 points
Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging.
4. Acceptable
6.53 points
Submission includes some mechanical errors, but they do not hinder comprehension. Varieties of effective sentence structures are used, as well as some practice and content-related language.
3. Approaching
5.55 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistent language or word choice is present. Sentence structure is lacking.
2. Insufficient
5.18 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction are used.
1. No Submission
0 points
Not addressed.
