Criterion

1. Demonstrates
developmentally
appropriate
content
knowledge and
pedagogical
expertise related
to language arts
literacy. [ACEI
2.1]

Performance Rating
Exceeds
Meets
Expectations (EE) Expectations (ME)

Does Not
Scor
Meet
e
Expectation
s (DN)

There are multiple

instructional plans
in the subject
which clearly
reflect standardsbased content in
the subject,
mastery of varied
appropriate
pedagogical
approaches for
the subject, and
the ability to
match
approaches to
varied student
needs and levels
of task challenge.
Lesson content
consistently
reflects extensive
topical research
by the candidate.
Candidate
consistently uses
a wide variety of
learning
materials, aids,
tools, and

Instructional plans
in the subject
clearly reflect the
relevant content to
be taught as well as
the NJCCCS
standards and
varied appropriate
pedagogical
approaches and
levels of task
challenge for the
subject and
students needs.
Lesson content
includes and goes
beyond what is
presented in
teacher guide
materials, reflecting
candidates
research on the
topic. Candidate
demonstrates
ability to develop
and use
developmentally
and pedagogically
appropriate

The criteria
listed under
Meets
Expectations
are not met.

technologies that
are appropriate to
the subject and
the
developmental
needs of the
students.
Candidates
instruction in this
subject
consistently
reflects the ability
to design subjectappropriate
assessments,
modify these
assessments as
needed based on
student ability
and need, and
utilize
assessments
results to design
instruction.
Candidate
consistently uses
research and
materials
produced by
subject experts
and professional
organizations.

learning materials,
aids, tools, and
technologies to
enhance student
learning in the
subject as well as
appropriate
assessments for the
subject. What is
planned and taught
reflects results from
prior lessons
assessments in the
subject. Candidate
provides evidence
of work with
research and
materials produced
by subject experts
and professional
organizations.

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Rating

Criterion

2. Demonstrates
developmentally
appropriate
content
knowledge and
pedagogical
expertise
related to
mathematics.
[ACEI 2.3]

Performance Rating
Exceeds
Meets
Expectations (EE) Expectations (ME)

Does Not
Scor
Meet
e
Expectation
s (DN)

There are multiple

instructional plans
in the subject
which clearly
reflect standardsbased content in
the subject,
mastery of varied
appropriate
pedagogical
approaches for
the subject, and
the ability to
match
approaches to
varied student
needs and levels
of task challenge.
Lesson content
consistently
reflects extensive
topical research
by the candidate.
Candidate
consistently uses
a wide variety of

Instructional plans
in the subject
clearly reflect the
relevant content to
be taught as well as
the NJCCCS
standards and
varied appropriate
pedagogical
approaches and
levels of task
challenge for the
subject and
students needs.
Lesson content
includes and goes
beyond what is
presented in
teacher guide
materials, reflecting
candidates
research on the
topic. Candidate
demonstrates
ability to develop
and use

The criteria
listed under
Meets
Expectations
are not met.

learning
materials, aids,
tools, and
technologies that
are appropriate to
the subject and
the
developmental
needs of the
students.
Candidates
instruction in this
subject
consistently
reflects the ability
to design subjectappropriate
assessments,
modify these
assessments as
needed based on
student ability
and need, and
utilize
assessments
results to design
instruction.
Candidate
consistently uses
research and
materials
produced by
subject experts
and professional
organizations.

developmentally
and pedagogically
appropriate
learning materials,
aids, tools, and
technologies to
enhance student
learning in the
subject as well as
appropriate
assessments for the
subject. What is
planned and taught
reflects results from
prior lessons
assessments in the
subject. Candidate
provides evidence
of work with
research and
materials produced
by subject experts
and professional
organizations.

Rubric
Score

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Mean

Rationale for
Rating

Criterion

3. Demonstrates
developmentally
appropriate
content
knowledge and
pedagogical
expertise
related to
science. [ACEI
2.2]

Performance Rating
Exceeds
Meets
Expectations (EE) Expectations (ME)

Does Not
Scor
Meet
e
Expectation
s (DN)

There are multiple

instructional plans
in the subject
which clearly
reflect standardsbased content in
the subject,
mastery of varied
appropriate
pedagogical
approaches for
the subject, and
the ability to
match
approaches to
varied student
needs and levels
of task challenge.
Lesson content
consistently
reflects extensive
topical research
by the candidate.

Instructional plans
in the subject
clearly reflect the
relevant content to
be taught as well as
the NJCCCS
standards and
varied appropriate
pedagogical
approaches and
levels of task
challenge for the
subject and
students needs.
Lesson content
includes and goes
beyond what is
presented in
teacher guide
materials, reflecting
candidates
research on the
topic. Candidate

The criteria
listed under
Meets
Expectations
are not met.

Candidate
consistently uses
a wide variety of
learning
materials, aids,
tools, and
technologies that
are appropriate to
the subject and
the
developmental
needs of the
students.
Candidates
instruction in this
subject
consistently
reflects the ability
to design subjectappropriate
assessments,
modify these
assessments as
needed based on
student ability
and need, and
utilize
assessments
results to design
instruction.
Candidate
consistently uses
research and
materials
produced by
subject experts
and professional
organizations.

demonstrates
ability to develop
and use
developmentally
and pedagogically
appropriate
learning materials,
aids, tools, and
technologies to
enhance student
learning in the
subject as well as
appropriate
assessments for the
subject. What is
planned and taught
reflects results from
prior lessons
assessments in the
subject. Candidate
provides evidence
of work with
research and
materials produced
by subject experts
and professional
organizations.

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Rating

Criterion

4. Demonstrates
developmentally
appropriate
content
knowledge and
pedagogical
expertise
related to social
studies. [ACEI
2.4]

Performance Rating
Exceeds
Meets
Expectations (EE) Expectations (ME)

Does Not
Scor
Meet
e
Expectation
s (DN)

There are multiple

instructional plans
in the subject
which clearly
reflect standardsbased content in
the subject,
mastery of varied
appropriate
pedagogical
approaches for
the subject, and
the ability to
match
approaches to
varied student
needs and levels
of task challenge.
Lesson content
consistently
reflects extensive

Instructional plans
in the subject
clearly reflect the
relevant content to
be taught as well as
the NJCCCS
standards and
varied appropriate
pedagogical
approaches and
levels of task
challenge for the
subject and
students needs.
Lesson content
includes and goes
beyond what is
presented in
teacher guide
materials, reflecting
candidates

The criteria
listed under
Meets
Expectations
are not met.

topical research
by the candidate.
Candidate
consistently uses
a wide variety of
learning
materials, aids,
tools, and
technologies that
are appropriate to
the subject and
the
developmental
needs of the
students.
Candidates
instruction in this
subject
consistently
reflects the ability
to design subjectappropriate
assessments,
modify these
assessments as
needed based on
student ability
and need, and
utilize
assessments
results to design
instruction.
Candidate
consistently uses
research and
materials
produced by
subject experts

research on the
topic. Candidate
demonstrates
ability to develop
and use
developmentally
and pedagogically
appropriate
learning materials,
aids, tools, and
technologies to
enhance student
learning in the
subject as well as
appropriate
assessments for the
subject. What is
planned and taught
reflects results from
prior lessons
assessments in the
subject. Candidate
provides evidence
of work with
research and
materials produced
by subject experts
and professional
organizations.

and professional
organizations.
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Rating

Criterion

5. Demonstrates
developmentally
appropriate
content
knowledge and
pedagogical
expertise related
to the arts. [ACEI
2.5]

Performance Rating
Exceeds
Expectations (EE)

Meets
Does Not
Scor
Expectations (ME) Meet
e
Expectation
s (DN)

There are multiple

instructional plans
in the subject
which clearly
reflect standardsbased content in
the subject.
Candidates plans
reflect mastery of
varied appropriate
pedagogical
approaches for the
subject and
student needs.
Candidate
consistently
researches
content taught.

Instructional plans
reflect relevant
content in the
subject and
NJCCCS standards
and varied,
appropriate
pedagogical
approaches for the
subject and
student needs.
Candidate
provides evidence
of researching the
content; using
appropriate
learning materials,
tools,

The criteria
listed under
Meets
Expectations
are not met.

Appropriate
learning materials,
tools, and
technologies are
consistently
utilized for
instruction in this
subject, and
instruction
consistently
reflects the ability
to assess student
progress and build
instruction on
assessment
findings.

technologies, and
assessment
approaches for
instruction in this
subject; and
building
instruction based
on assessment
findings.

Rubric
Score

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Mean

Rationale for
Rating

Criterion

6. Demonstrates
developmentally
appropriate
content
knowledge and
pedagogical

Performance Rating
Exceeds
Expectations (EE)

Meets
Expectations
(ME)

Does Not
Scor
Meet
e
Expectation
s (DN)

There are multiple

instructional plans
in the subject
which clearly

Instructional plans
reflect relevant
content in the
subject and

The criteria
listed under
Meets
Expectations

expertise related
to health and
physical
development.
[ACEI 2.6]

Rationale for
Rating

reflect standardsbased content in

the subject.
Candidates plans
reflect mastery of
varied appropriate
pedagogical
approaches for
the subject and
student needs.
Candidate
consistently
researches
content taught.
Appropriate
learning materials,
tools, and
technologies are
consistently
utilized for
instruction in this
subject, and
instruction
consistently
reflects the ability
to assess student
progress and build
instruction on
assessment
findings.

NJCCCS standards are not met.

and varied,
appropriate
pedagogical
approaches for
the subject and
student needs.
Candidate
provides evidence
of researching the
content; using
appropriate
learning materials,
tools,
technologies, and
assessment
approaches for
instruction in this
subject; and
building
instruction based
on assessment
findings.

Rubric
Score

Rubric
Mean

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Grade
Total Score
Grade

6.0