SLLA Instructional Leadership for Learning 4

Question 1

A school leader is examining the gap between a school's written curriculum (what is planned) and the taught curriculum (what is actually delivered). Which tool is MOST useful for closing this gap?

Accepted Answer

Classroom observation data compared to pacing guides and lesson plans

Answer

Comparing observation data with pacing guides and lesson plans reveals discrepancies between intended and actual instruction, enabling targeted support.

Question 2

Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of a school's instructional vision?

Accepted Answer

To provide a shared framework that guides teaching and learning decisions across the school

Answer

An instructional vision provides a coherent, shared understanding of effective teaching and learning that aligns all stakeholders' decisions and actions.

Question 3

A principal reviews student work samples from multiple classrooms and finds that the rigor of assignments varies widely across the same grade level. What is the MOST systemic approach to address this?

Accepted Answer

Implement a school-wide calibration process where teachers collaboratively score student work using shared rubrics

Answer

Collaborative calibration using shared rubrics builds a common understanding of rigor and ensures consistent expectations across classrooms.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between instructional coaching and teacher evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Coaching is developmental and non-evaluative, while evaluation is a formal accountability measure

Answer

Keeping coaching and evaluation separate preserves the trust necessary for teachers to be vulnerable and take instructional risks during the coaching process.

Question 5

A data review reveals that students in a school perform significantly better on skills-based tasks than on application and problem-solving tasks. What should the instructional leader prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Increased use of higher-order thinking tasks and complex performance tasks across all classrooms

Answer

When students perform well on lower-order skills but struggle with application, the gap signals a need for more instructional emphasis on higher-order thinking.

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SLLA Instructional Leadership for Learning 4