QUESTAR Evaluation Content and Structure Flashcards
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Which Questar component is primarily concerned with how a teacher establishes and maintains instructional routines and transitions?
Answer: 2c: Managing Classroom Procedures
Component 2c focuses on efficient transitions, student grouping procedures, and management of materials and supplies.
A teacher receives a Questar composite score of 64. Which performance category does this fall into?
Answer: Developing
In NYS APPR, composite scores from approximately 45–74 are classified as 'Developing.'
When completing a Questar post-observation report, evaluators are required to cite specific evidence because:
Answer: Evidence-based ratings increase objectivity and reduce bias
Tying ratings to observable evidence makes the evaluation more defensible, consistent, and useful for teacher growth.
Which Questar domain would a principal reference when evaluating how a teacher communicates learning goals to students at the start of a lesson?
Answer: Domain 3
Communicating with students about purposes and procedures falls under Domain 3 (Instruction), specifically component 3a.
A non-tenured teacher in their second year receives a 'Developing' rating. What is the most likely required next step under Questar APPR?
Answer: A remediation plan with increased observations and support
APPR regulations require that Developing-rated teachers receive additional support, including a targeted improvement plan and more frequent observations.
In Questar's framework, which component best aligns with a teacher adjusting instruction mid-lesson because students show widespread misunderstanding?
Answer: 3e: Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Component 3e specifically captures a teacher's ability to pivot and respond to unexpected student needs during a lesson.
Which statement accurately describes how Questar handles teachers who teach subjects without state assessments?
Answer: Those teachers use Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) as their growth measure
SLOs allow teachers in non-tested subjects to document student growth using locally developed pre- and post-assessments.