Modeling and Explaining Content: Definition, Research Support, and Measurement of the ETS National Observational Teaching Examination (NOTE) Assessment Series ELA NOTE MEC

Author(s):

Stickler, Leslie M.; Sykes, Gary

Publication Year:

2016

Report Number:

RM-16-07

Source:

ETS Research Memorandum

Document Type:

Report

Page Count:

54

Subject/Key Words:

Teacher Licensure, National Observational Teaching Examination (NOTE), English Language Arts (ELA), Modeling and Explaining Content (MEC), Mathematics, Teacher Performance Assessments, Teacher Evaluation

Abstract

The construct, supporting evidence, and measurement are organized around 4 dimensions: framing the work; demonstrating targeted processes, strategies, or techniques; supplying explanations and other narration during demonstrations; and using language, terminology, and representations. The paper concludes with a description of the MEC performance assessment.

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