In the left column is a list of artifacts that might be used in developing
a consolidated performance assessment. Match the artifacts to the descriptions in the right column
by dragging each description to the artifact it describes.
(Note to touch screen users: You may need to tap the target category after you drop the data type onto it.
If you have trouble, try opening the activity
in its own window.)
Artifacts
- School Improvement Plan
- A plan that includes strategies for improving student performance, how and when improvements
will be implemented, use of state funds, requests for waivers, etc. Plans are in effect for no
more than three years.
- School Improvement Team Data
- Work from a team made up of the school executive and representatives of administration,
instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, teacher assistants and parents of
children enrolled in the school whose purpose is to develop a school improvement plan to strengthen student performance.
- North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey
- A statewide survey of teacher working conditions in five areas — time, empowerment,
facilities and resources, leadership and professional development — conducted on a biennial
basis (See www.ncteachingconditions.org.)
- Student Achievement Data
- Student achievement/testing data available from the North Carolina School Report Card.
(See www.ncschoolreportcard.org.)
- Student Dropout Data
- Data about grade 9–12 students who drop out of high school. (See
www.ncschoolreportcard.org.)
- Teacher Retention Data
- The teacher turnover rate, including the distribution of inexperienced teachers.
- National Board Certified Teachers
- Teachers who have earned National Board Certification.
- Professional Development
- Staff development, based on research, data, practice and reflection that focuses on deepening
knowledge and pedagogical skills in a collegial and collaborative environment.
- PTSA Data
- Work or related documents of the school’s parent, teacher, student association