[Solved] Presenting Instructional Content: Supporting Diverse Learners

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– ## CopyofEarlyChildhoodPIN13_Postwork.pdf

– ## CopyofPIN13_PostworkRubric.pdf

**## CopyofEarlyChildhoodPIN13_Postwork.pdf**

Teach! Coursework

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood

This postwork will utilize the same lesson as your Lesson Internalization and Effortful Thinking postwork
from previous sessions.

Directions: This postwork includes two parts.

1. Draft an introduction to new material.
2. Rehearse your introduction to new material.

Lesson Context

Link to Lesson EngageNY – Kindergarten – Module 4 – Lesson 8

Objective or Learning Target Model decompositions of 7 using a story situation, sets, and number bonds.
Students decompose the number seven in put-together situations of number pairs
using story situations, objects, sets, arrays, and numerals.

Module Overview EngageNY – Kindergarten – Module 4 – Module Overview

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood
1

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_DkpUWy44p3HBneZN9awMLrQTAQ4_GqT/view?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_DkpUWy44p3HBneZN9awMLrQTAQ4_GqT/view?usp=drive_link)

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUoi4DQhcaulAg3sh98APoZez3oFKbFP/view?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUoi4DQhcaulAg3sh98APoZez3oFKbFP/view?usp=drive_link)

Teach! Coursework

Part 1 Directions:

1. Building off of your postwork from Presenting Instructional Content: Introducing New Material, incorporate
two scaffolds into your double plan. Remember to include any explicit instructions for using the scaffolds you
have chosen.

● Hint: Copy your INM double plan, paste it in the table below, then add your scaffolds.

Remember the key elements of effective scaffolds:

1. Purposeful Alignment to the Learning Goal
● The scaffold must be anchored to the lesson’s objective—not just busywork or unrelated

support.
● It should target a specific barrier to understanding (e.g., unfamiliar vocabulary, background

knowledge, or complex reasoning).

2. Cognitive Load Reduction (Not Elimination)
● Scaffolds should lighten the load, not do the thinking for students.
● They reduce distractions or secondary challenges so students can focus on the

to-be-remembered content.

3. Tool for Effortful Thinking and Discourse
● Scaffolds should support—not shortcut—thinking and talking about math.

2. Download this document as a PDF and submit it in Submission #2.

Part 2 Directions:

1. Rehearse your full INM double plan with the scaffolds.
2. Record your video directly into Canopy.

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood
2

Teach! Coursework

Double Plan

Teacher Actions Student Actions

Description of the activity, what the teacher says, and does.
(Write WTD directions for student engagement.)

What is an exemplar of student response?
What should they be saying and doing?

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood
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**## CopyofPIN13_PostworkRubric.pdf**

Teach! Coursework

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork Rubric

Scaffolding Additions to INM Double Plan (50%)

● The scaffold must be anchored to the lesson’s objective—not
just busywork or unrelated support.

● It should target a specific barrier to understanding

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not Elimination)

● Scaffolds should lighten the load, not do the thinking for
students.

● They reduce distractions or secondary challenges so
students can focus on the to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking & Discourse

● Scaffolds should support—not shortcut—thinking and
talking about math.

Scaffold #1 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

Purposeful Alignment to the
Learning Goal

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold is unrelated to the learning
goal or lacks clear instructional

purpose.

Scaffold somewhat aligns to the
learning goal but addresses a general

rather than specific barrier.

Scaffold is mostly aligned to the
learning goal and addresses a

relevant barrier with some clarity.

Scaffold is tightly aligned to the
learning goal and directly addresses

a clear, specific barrier to student
understanding.

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not
Elimination)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold increases cognitive load or
distracts from core learning.

Scaffold slightly reduces cognitive
load, but may oversimplify or

under-support.

Scaffold appropriately reduces
distractions and focuses attention on

content, with minor adjustments
needed.

Scaffold effectively reduces cognitive
barriers while preserving effortful

thinking about the
to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking &
Discourse

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold does not promote student
thinking or discourse.

Scaffold may prompt limited thinking
but lacks opportunities for discourse.

Scaffold encourages effortful
thinking or discourse, but could
better support depth or access.

Scaffold clearly promotes effortful
thinking and student discourse about

rigorous, aligned content.

Scaffold #2 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

Purposeful Alignment to the
Learning Goal

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold is unrelated to the learning
goal or lacks clear instructional

purpose.

Scaffold somewhat aligns to the
learning goal but addresses a general

rather than specific barrier.

Scaffold is mostly aligned to the
learning goal and addresses a

relevant barrier with some clarity.

Scaffold is tightly aligned to the
learning goal and directly addresses

a clear, specific barrier to student
understanding.

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not
Elimination)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold increases cognitive load or
distracts from core learning.

Scaffold slightly reduces cognitive
load, but may oversimplify or

under-support.

Scaffold appropriately reduces
distractions and focuses attention on

content, with minor adjustments
needed.

Scaffold effectively reduces cognitive
barriers while preserving effortful

thinking about the
to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking &
Discourse

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold does not promote student
thinking or discourse.

Scaffold may prompt limited thinking
but lacks opportunities for discourse.

Scaffold encourages effortful
thinking or discourse, but could
better support depth or access.

Scaffold clearly promotes effortful
thinking and student discourse about

rigorous, aligned content.

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork Rubric
1

Teach! Coursework

Rehearsal (50%)

Rehearse INM 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

What to Say:
Uses double planned script of
introduction to new material

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Script is not used or rehearsal lacks
alignment to plan.

Partial use of planned script; lacks
consistency or fluency.

Mostly adheres to the script; delivers
content clearly with minor gaps.

Rehearses full script clearly,
confidently, and fluently as planned.

How to Say It:
● Stands still & squares shoulders
● Makes eye contact
● In a formal register, uses strong

teacher voice
● Pauses when students are

supposed to be responding

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Teacher voice, body language, or
tone are weak or distracting.

Uses some delivery elements (e.g.,
eye contact, pauses), but

inconsistently.

Uses most delivery elements well;
professional tone and presence with

some room for polish.

Uses all delivery elements
confidently and intentionally;

demonstrates polished teacher
presence.

Uses anchor chart (analog or
virtual)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Anchor chart is unused or irrelevant
during rehearsal.

Anchor chart is referenced but the
purpose or clarity is limited.

Anchor chart is used meaningfully
and supports key concepts, with

some room for greater clarity.

Anchor chart is clearly and
intentionally integrated to reinforce

core learning and instructional goals.

Writing Quality (5%)

0 Points 0 Points 2 Points 4 Points

Clarity & Organization:
Ideas are clear and organized

Unusable Submission Unclear and most information is
disorganized

Some disorganization and/or
individual sentences lack clarity

Presented in an organized way and
communicated clearly

Spelling & Grammar:
Error-free writing leads to credibility & trust

Unusable Submission Many grammatical and/or spelling
errors that impede the reader's

ability to understand

Some grammatical or spelling errors,
but the reader can generally

understand

Free of errors

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork Rubric
2

**## CopyofPIN13_PostworkRubric.pdf**

Teach! Coursework

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork Rubric

Scaffolding Additions to INM Double Plan (50%)

● The scaffold must be anchored to the lesson’s objective—not
just busywork or unrelated support.

● It should target a specific barrier to understanding

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not Elimination)

● Scaffolds should lighten the load, not do the thinking for
students.

● They reduce distractions or secondary challenges so
students can focus on the to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking & Discourse

● Scaffolds should support—not shortcut—thinking and
talking about math.

Scaffold #1 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

Purposeful Alignment to the
Learning Goal

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold is unrelated to the learning
goal or lacks clear instructional

purpose.

Scaffold somewhat aligns to the
learning goal but addresses a general

rather than specific barrier.

Scaffold is mostly aligned to the
learning goal and addresses a

relevant barrier with some clarity.

Scaffold is tightly aligned to the
learning goal and directly addresses

a clear, specific barrier to student
understanding.

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not
Elimination)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold increases cognitive load or
distracts from core learning.

Scaffold slightly reduces cognitive
load, but may oversimplify or

under-support.

Scaffold appropriately reduces
distractions and focuses attention on

content, with minor adjustments
needed.

Scaffold effectively reduces cognitive
barriers while preserving effortful

thinking about the
to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking &
Discourse

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold does not promote student
thinking or discourse.

Scaffold may prompt limited thinking
but lacks opportunities for discourse.

Scaffold encourages effortful
thinking or discourse, but could
better support depth or access.

Scaffold clearly promotes effortful
thinking and student discourse about

rigorous, aligned content.

Scaffold #2 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

Purposeful Alignment to the
Learning Goal

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold is unrelated to the learning
goal or lacks clear instructional

purpose.

Scaffold somewhat aligns to the
learning goal but addresses a general

rather than specific barrier.

Scaffold is mostly aligned to the
learning goal and addresses a

relevant barrier with some clarity.

Scaffold is tightly aligned to the
learning goal and directly addresses

a clear, specific barrier to student
understanding.

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not
Elimination)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold increases cognitive load or
distracts from core learning.

Scaffold slightly reduces cognitive
load, but may oversimplify or

under-support.

Scaffold appropriately reduces
distractions and focuses attention on

content, with minor adjustments
needed.

Scaffold effectively reduces cognitive
barriers while preserving effortful

thinking about the
to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking &
Discourse

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold does not promote student
thinking or discourse.

Scaffold may prompt limited thinking
but lacks opportunities for discourse.

Scaffold encourages effortful
thinking or discourse, but could
better support depth or access.

Scaffold clearly promotes effortful
thinking and student discourse about

rigorous, aligned content.

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork Rubric
1

Teach! Coursework

Rehearsal (50%)

Rehearse INM 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

What to Say:
Uses double planned script of
introduction to new material

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Script is not used or rehearsal lacks
alignment to plan.

Partial use of planned script; lacks
consistency or fluency.

Mostly adheres to the script; delivers
content clearly with minor gaps.

Rehearses full script clearly,
confidently, and fluently as planned.

How to Say It:
● Stands still & squares shoulders
● Makes eye contact
● In a formal register, uses strong

teacher voice
● Pauses when students are

supposed to be responding

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Teacher voice, body language, or
tone are weak or distracting.

Uses some delivery elements (e.g.,
eye contact, pauses), but

inconsistently.

Uses most delivery elements well;
professional tone and presence with

some room for polish.

Uses all delivery elements
confidently and intentionally;

demonstrates polished teacher
presence.

Uses anchor chart (analog or
virtual)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Anchor chart is unused or irrelevant
during rehearsal.

Anchor chart is referenced but the
purpose or clarity is limited.

Anchor chart is used meaningfully
and supports key concepts, with

some room for greater clarity.

Anchor chart is clearly and
intentionally integrated to reinforce

core learning and instructional goals.

Writing Quality (5%)

0 Points 0 Points 2 Points 4 Points

Clarity & Organization:
Ideas are clear and organized

Unusable Submission Unclear and most information is
disorganized

Some disorganization and/or
individual sentences lack clarity

Presented in an organized way and
communicated clearly

Spelling & Grammar:
Error-free writing leads to credibility & trust

Unusable Submission Many grammatical and/or spelling
errors that impede the reader's

ability to understand

Some grammatical or spelling errors,
but the reader can generally

understand

Free of errors

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork Rubric
2

**## CopyofEarlyChildhoodPIN13_Postwork.pdf**

Teach! Coursework

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood

This postwork will utilize the same lesson as your Lesson Internalization and Effortful Thinking postwork
from previous sessions.

Directions: This postwork includes two parts.

1. Draft an introduction to new material.
2. Rehearse your introduction to new material.

Lesson Context

Link to Lesson EngageNY – Kindergarten – Module 4 – Lesson 8

Objective or Learning Target Model decompositions of 7 using a story situation, sets, and number bonds.
Students decompose the number seven in put-together situations of number pairs
using story situations, objects, sets, arrays, and numerals.

Module Overview EngageNY – Kindergarten – Module 4 – Module Overview

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood
1

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_DkpUWy44p3HBneZN9awMLrQTAQ4_GqT/view?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_DkpUWy44p3HBneZN9awMLrQTAQ4_GqT/view?usp=drive_link)

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUoi4DQhcaulAg3sh98APoZez3oFKbFP/view?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUoi4DQhcaulAg3sh98APoZez3oFKbFP/view?usp=drive_link)

Teach! Coursework

Part 1 Directions:

1. Building off of your postwork from Presenting Instructional Content: Introducing New Material, incorporate
two scaffolds into your double plan. Remember to include any explicit instructions for using the scaffolds you
have chosen.

● Hint: Copy your INM double plan, paste it in the table below, then add your scaffolds.

Remember the key elements of effective scaffolds:

1. Purposeful Alignment to the Learning Goal
● The scaffold must be anchored to the lesson’s objective—not just busywork or unrelated

support.
● It should target a specific barrier to understanding (e.g., unfamiliar vocabulary, background

knowledge, or complex reasoning).

2. Cognitive Load Reduction (Not Elimination)
● Scaffolds should lighten the load, not do the thinking for students.
● They reduce distractions or secondary challenges so students can focus on the

to-be-remembered content.

3. Tool for Effortful Thinking and Discourse
● Scaffolds should support—not shortcut—thinking and talking about math.

2. Download this document as a PDF and submit it in Submission #2.

Part 2 Directions:

1. Rehearse your full INM double plan with the scaffolds.
2. Record your video directly into Canopy.

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood
2

Teach! Coursework

Double Plan

Teacher Actions Student Actions

Description of the activity, what the teacher says, and does.
(Write WTD directions for student engagement.)

What is an exemplar of student response?
What should they be saying and doing?

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood
3

**## CopyofPIN13_PostworkRubric.pdf**

Teach! Coursework

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork Rubric

Scaffolding Additions to INM Double Plan (50%)

● The scaffold must be anchored to the lesson’s objective—not
just busywork or unrelated support.

● It should target a specific barrier to understanding

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not Elimination)

● Scaffolds should lighten the load, not do the thinking for
students.

● They reduce distractions or secondary challenges so
students can focus on the to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking & Discourse

● Scaffolds should support—not shortcut—thinking and
talking about math.

Scaffold #1 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

Purposeful Alignment to the
Learning Goal

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold is unrelated to the learning
goal or lacks clear instructional

purpose.

Scaffold somewhat aligns to the
learning goal but addresses a general

rather than specific barrier.

Scaffold is mostly aligned to the
learning goal and addresses a

relevant barrier with some clarity.

Scaffold is tightly aligned to the
learning goal and directly addresses

a clear, specific barrier to student
understanding.

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not
Elimination)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold increases cognitive load or
distracts from core learning.

Scaffold slightly reduces cognitive
load, but may oversimplify or

under-support.

Scaffold appropriately reduces
distractions and focuses attention on

content, with minor adjustments
needed.

Scaffold effectively reduces cognitive
barriers while preserving effortful

thinking about the
to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking &
Discourse

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold does not promote student
thinking or discourse.

Scaffold may prompt limited thinking
but lacks opportunities for discourse.

Scaffold encourages effortful
thinking or discourse, but could
better support depth or access.

Scaffold clearly promotes effortful
thinking and student discourse about

rigorous, aligned content.

Scaffold #2 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

Purposeful Alignment to the
Learning Goal

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold is unrelated to the learning
goal or lacks clear instructional

purpose.

Scaffold somewhat aligns to the
learning goal but addresses a general

rather than specific barrier.

Scaffold is mostly aligned to the
learning goal and addresses a

relevant barrier with some clarity.

Scaffold is tightly aligned to the
learning goal and directly addresses

a clear, specific barrier to student
understanding.

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not
Elimination)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold increases cognitive load or
distracts from core learning.

Scaffold slightly reduces cognitive
load, but may oversimplify or

under-support.

Scaffold appropriately reduces
distractions and focuses attention on

content, with minor adjustments
needed.

Scaffold effectively reduces cognitive
barriers while preserving effortful

thinking about the
to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking &
Discourse

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold does not promote student
thinking or discourse.

Scaffold may prompt limited thinking
but lacks opportunities for discourse.

Scaffold encourages effortful
thinking or discourse, but could
better support depth or access.

Scaffold clearly promotes effortful
thinking and student discourse about

rigorous, aligned content.

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork Rubric
1

Teach! Coursework

Rehearsal (50%)

Rehearse INM 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

What to Say:
Uses double planned script of
introduction to new material

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Script is not used or rehearsal lacks
alignment to plan.

Partial use of planned script; lacks
consistency or fluency.

Mostly adheres to the script; delivers
content clearly with minor gaps.

Rehearses full script clearly,
confidently, and fluently as planned.

How to Say It:
● Stands still & squares shoulders
● Makes eye contact
● In a formal register, uses strong

teacher voice
● Pauses when students are

supposed to be responding

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Teacher voice, body language, or
tone are weak or distracting.

Uses some delivery elements (e.g.,
eye contact, pauses), but

inconsistently.

Uses most delivery elements well;
professional tone and presence with

some room for polish.

Uses all delivery elements
confidently and intentionally;

demonstrates polished teacher
presence.

Uses anchor chart (analog or
virtual)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Anchor chart is unused or irrelevant
during rehearsal.

Anchor chart is referenced but the
purpose or clarity is limited.

Anchor chart is used meaningfully
and supports key concepts, with

some room for greater clarity.

Anchor chart is clearly and
intentionally integrated to reinforce

core learning and instructional goals.

Writing Quality (5%)

0 Points 0 Points 2 Points 4 Points

Clarity & Organization:
Ideas are clear and organized

Unusable Submission Unclear and most information is
disorganized

Some disorganization and/or
individual sentences lack clarity

Presented in an organized way and
communicated clearly

Spelling & Grammar:
Error-free writing leads to credibility & trust

Unusable Submission Many grammatical and/or spelling
errors that impede the reader's

ability to understand

Some grammatical or spelling errors,
but the reader can generally

understand

Free of errors

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork Rubric
2

**## CopyofEarlyChildhoodPIN13_Postwork.pdf**

Teach! Coursework

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood

This postwork will utilize the same lesson as your Lesson Internalization and Effortful Thinking postwork
from previous sessions.

Directions: This postwork includes two parts.

1. Draft an introduction to new material.
2. Rehearse your introduction to new material.

Lesson Context

Link to Lesson EngageNY – Kindergarten – Module 4 – Lesson 8

Objective or Learning Target Model decompositions of 7 using a story situation, sets, and number bonds.
Students decompose the number seven in put-together situations of number pairs
using story situations, objects, sets, arrays, and numerals.

Module Overview EngageNY – Kindergarten – Module 4 – Module Overview

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood
1

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_DkpUWy44p3HBneZN9awMLrQTAQ4_GqT/view?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_DkpUWy44p3HBneZN9awMLrQTAQ4_GqT/view?usp=drive_link)

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUoi4DQhcaulAg3sh98APoZez3oFKbFP/view?usp=drive_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUoi4DQhcaulAg3sh98APoZez3oFKbFP/view?usp=drive_link)

Teach! Coursework

Part 1 Directions:

1. Building off of your postwork from Presenting Instructional Content: Introducing New Material, incorporate
two scaffolds into your double plan. Remember to include any explicit instructions for using the scaffolds you
have chosen.

● Hint: Copy your INM double plan, paste it in the table below, then add your scaffolds.

Remember the key elements of effective scaffolds:

1. Purposeful Alignment to the Learning Goal
● The scaffold must be anchored to the lesson’s objective—not just busywork or unrelated

support.
● It should target a specific barrier to understanding (e.g., unfamiliar vocabulary, background

knowledge, or complex reasoning).

2. Cognitive Load Reduction (Not Elimination)
● Scaffolds should lighten the load, not do the thinking for students.
● They reduce distractions or secondary challenges so students can focus on the

to-be-remembered content.

3. Tool for Effortful Thinking and Discourse
● Scaffolds should support—not shortcut—thinking and talking about math.

2. Download this document as a PDF and submit it in Submission #2.

Part 2 Directions:

1. Rehearse your full INM double plan with the scaffolds.
2. Record your video directly into Canopy.

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood
2

Teach! Coursework

Double Plan

Teacher Actions Student Actions

Description of the activity, what the teacher says, and does.
(Write WTD directions for student engagement.)

What is an exemplar of student response?
What should they be saying and doing?

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork – Early Childhood
3

**## CopyofPIN13_PostworkRubric.pdf**

Teach! Coursework

Presenting Instructional Content: Scaffolding | Postwork Rubric

Scaffolding Additions to INM Double Plan (50%)

● The scaffold must be anchored to the lesson’s objective—not
just busywork or unrelated support.

● It should target a specific barrier to understanding

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not Elimination)

● Scaffolds should lighten the load, not do the thinking for
students.

● They reduce distractions or secondary challenges so
students can focus on the to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking & Discourse

● Scaffolds should support—not shortcut—thinking and
talking about math.

Scaffold #1 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

Purposeful Alignment to the
Learning Goal

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold is unrelated to the learning
goal or lacks clear instructional

purpose.

Scaffold somewhat aligns to the
learning goal but addresses a general

rather than specific barrier.

Scaffold is mostly aligned to the
learning goal and addresses a

relevant barrier with some clarity.

Scaffold is tightly aligned to the
learning goal and directly addresses

a clear, specific barrier to student
understanding.

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not
Elimination)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold increases cognitive load or
distracts from core learning.

Scaffold slightly reduces cognitive
load, but may oversimplify or

under-support.

Scaffold appropriately reduces
distractions and focuses attention on

content, with minor adjustments
needed.

Scaffold effectively reduces cognitive
barriers while preserving effortful

thinking about the
to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking &
Discourse

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold does not promote student
thinking or discourse.

Scaffold may prompt limited thinking
but lacks opportunities for discourse.

Scaffold encourages effortful
thinking or discourse, but could
better support depth or access.

Scaffold clearly promotes effortful
thinking and student discourse about

rigorous, aligned content.

Scaffold #2 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

Purposeful Alignment to the
Learning Goal

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold is unrelated to the learning
goal or lacks clear instructional

purpose.

Scaffold somewhat aligns to the
learning goal but addresses a general

rather than specific barrier.

Scaffold is mostly aligned to the
learning goal and addresses a

relevant barrier with some clarity.

Scaffold is tightly aligned to the
learning goal and directly addresses

a clear, specific barrier to student
understanding.

Cognitive Load Reduction (Not
Elimination)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold increases cognitive load or
distracts from core learning.

Scaffold slightly reduces cognitive
load, but may oversimplify or

under-support.

Scaffold appropriately reduces
distractions and focuses attention on

content, with minor adjustments
needed.

Scaffold effectively reduces cognitive
barriers while preserving effortful

thinking about the
to-be-remembered content.

Tool for Effortful Thinking &
Discourse

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Scaffold does not promote student
thinking or discourse.

Scaffold may prompt limited thinking
but lacks opportunities for discourse.

Scaffold encourages effortful
thinking or discourse, but could
better support depth or access.

Scaffold clearly promotes effortful
thinking and student discourse about

rigorous, aligned content.

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Teach! Coursework

Rehearsal (50%)

Rehearse INM 0 Points 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points

What to Say:
Uses double planned script of
introduction to new material

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Script is not used or rehearsal lacks
alignment to plan.

Partial use of planned script; lacks
consistency or fluency.

Mostly adheres to the script; delivers
content clearly with minor gaps.

Rehearses full script clearly,
confidently, and fluently as planned.

How to Say It:
● Stands still & squares shoulders
● Makes eye contact
● In a formal register, uses strong

teacher voice
● Pauses when students are

supposed to be responding

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Teacher voice, body language, or
tone are weak or distracting.

Uses some delivery elements (e.g.,
eye contact, pauses), but

inconsistently.

Uses most delivery elements well;
professional tone and presence with

some room for polish.

Uses all delivery elements
confidently and intentionally;

demonstrates polished teacher
presence.

Uses anchor chart (analog or
virtual)

Unusable
Submission

No Attempt or
Action

Anchor chart is unused or irrelevant
during rehearsal.

Anchor chart is referenced but the
purpose or clarity is limited.

Anchor chart is used meaningfully
and supports key concepts, with

some room for greater clarity.

Anchor chart is clearly and
intentionally integrated to reinforce

core learning and instructional goals.

Writing Quality (5%)

0 Points 0 Points 2 Points 4 Points

Clarity & Organization:
Ideas are clear and organized

Unusable Submission Unclear and most information is
disorganized

Some disorganization and/or
individual sentences lack clarity

Presented in an organized way and
communicated clearly

Spelling & Grammar:
Error-free writing leads to credibility & trust

Unusable Submission Many grammatical and/or spelling
errors that impede the reader's

ability to understand

Some grammatical or spelling errors,
but the reader can generally

understand

Free of errors

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