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100

This is the evaluation tool utilized in NYCPS for teachers

What is a Danielson

100

This is used to monitor students' understanding throughout a lesson. 

When is checks for understanding

100

This teacher had a baby in the last 2 years to give her older son a sibling. 

who is Ms. Smith?

100

For any questions about ELL, compliance or Lexia data

Who is Ms. Gabbe?

100

FILL IN THE BLANK: _____________ are what you feel on the inside when things happen to you no matter who you are.

What are emotions/feelings?

200

This domain is about assessing learning as you teach

What is 3d. Using Assessment in Instruction 

200

A strategy of giving students an opportunity to increase their knowledge with another partner using their voices.

What is think, pair, share

200

This teacher got the highest degree in education recently

who is Dr. Lessey?

200

This is a classroom teacher who is the only one on campus with this certification and title relating to best practices in instruction and mentoring other teachers

Who is Mrs. DeAllie?

200

You have this mindset when you think skills and abilities cannot be developed - you either have them or you don't. You also may give up easily and run away from things that are too hard.

What is a fixed mindset?

300

In this domain the focus in on how the teacher poses questions designed to promote student thinking and understanding. The teacher also creates a genuine discussion among students, providing adequate time for students to respond and stepping aside when doing so is appropriate.

what is 3b. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 

300

Do at least 3 of these as you check for understanding in each lesson

What is monitoring laps?

300

These staff members walk around the block during their lunch break almost every day. 

Who are Ms. Fischbein and Ms. Robertson?
300

This person was hired to provide support and resources to NEST families, parents and teachers. She also does office hour every Thursday.  

Who is Dr. Chalmers? 

300

Knowing how to communicate appropriately, apologizing when necessary, speaking to (instead of about) someone regarding issues that bother you and avoiding creating a rumor mill are examples of someone who is...

What is emotionally intelligent?

400

In 3c. Engaging Students in Learning, this rating states that virtually all students are intellectually engaged in challenging content through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking by students.

What is highly effective

400

The best tool to have to be fully prepared and familiar with Math and Reading content before you teach.

what are internalization notes? 

400

These two teachers have every costume you can think of for spirit wear.

Who are Ms. Mazariegos and Ms. Jones?

400

This person will take care of the mice in your closet....

Who is Ms. Vega?

400

Understanding and sharing the experiences and feelings of another person is called ______________.

What is empathy?

500

This added feature in 1A: Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy will take your practice to highly effective

what is anticipating misconceptions?

500

Grade levels get together weekly to share ideas and discuss pacing, scaffolds, engagement and materials

What is teacher training session?

500

This teacher performed at the Grammy's this year.

Who is Mr. Richardson?

500

For all things IEP

Who is Ms. Bullen?

500

This is who is responsible for how my days are positive or negative.

Who is myself?