YLT Task 1 (1217)
| Not Evident | Approaching Competence | Competent | |
| A. Grouping Strategy | An explanation is not provided. | The explanation addresses how students will be grouped for the mini-group lessons, but not all of the students in the class are included, or the grouping strategy is inappropriate for any of the students, or the strategy is inappropriate for this type of lesson. | The explanation addresses how all students will be grouped for the mini-group lessons, and the grouping strategy is appropriate for all of the students in the class and for this type of lesson. |
| B. Tiered Instruction | An explanation is not provided. | The explanation does not addresses how instruction will be tiered and adapted for each mini-group, or it does not address how the needs of students at each ability level will be met, or the explanation is illogical. | The explanation logically addresses how instruction will be tiered and adapted to meet the needs of students at each ability level in each mini-group. |
| C. Sources | The submission does not include both in-text citations and a reference list for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized. | The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list; however, the citations or reference list is incomplete or inaccurate. | The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available. |
| D.Professional Communication | Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic. | Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective. | Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding. |
