Script

Template for the Productive Struggle Script

Performance-Based Assessment #1

Due September 20, 2022

Parts One, Two, and Three:

[ Insert Your Script Here: Remember to use the problem you have presented to Michael written in the Directions].

Insert comments into your script to complete part 2 and part 3. You should delete these instructions before submitting your assignment.

Part Two: Analyze the teacher’s instructional strategies in your script.

· After writing the script, identify at least 3 instructional strategies describing ways to support productive struggle that the teacher (you) used with Michael. Check out Module 2 and Module 3 for ideas about how to support productive struggle.

· If using Microsoft Word, highlight a line or lines in the script that you would like to discuss. Click on Review, and then click New Comment. In the comment box,

· Explain which strategy you used or give an introduction to what the teacher was trying to accomplish.

· Explain why what you highlighted supports Michael’s productive struggle.

· Make a connection to the course materials (articles, videos, or activities) to support your explanation.

Part Three: Analyze the students’ actions in your script.

· Identify at least 2 student behaviors in your script that show the student is engaging in productive struggle.

· Highlight those behaviors in your script and create a comment. In the comment,

· Explain the behavior you are highlighting (what did Michael do?),

· Explain why that behavior is associated with productive struggle, and

· Make a connection to course materials (literature, videos, or activities) to support your explanation.

Part Four: Reflection

· Reflect on your understanding of this course objective by responding to the prompts below:

· What are your strengths related to supporting students’ productive struggle?

· What areas do you want to keep working on?

· What challenges do you think you will face as a teacher related to supporting students’ productive struggle?

[Write your reflection here.]

Part Five: Self-Assessment.

· Review your work and assess yourself on indicators A through D of the rubric provided below.

· Show your rating by changing the shading in the section to indicate a score of (initial, emerging, or proficient) that you have found your work falls under. To do this in Microsoft Word, click the table below, then Table Design, then click Shading.

· Write an explanation for why you gave yourself that rating.

[Use the rubric to explain your self-assessment.]

Course Objective # 1: I can support students’ productive struggle in mathematics.
	Initial	Emerging	Proficient
A: Teacher Moves	I can develop 1 (or no) instructional strategy that supports students’ productive struggle.	I can develop 2 instructional strategies that support students’ productive struggle.	I can develop 3 instructional strategies that support students’ productive struggle.
Explanation:
B: Supporting Evidence	I can give a limited (or no) explanation as to how instructional strategies create an environment that nurtures students’ productive struggle.	I can explain how instructional strategies create an environment that nurtures students’ productive struggle.	I can explain how instructional strategies create an environment that nurtures students’ productive struggle making relevant connections to literature, videos, or activities.
Explanation:
C: Student Behaviors	I cannot identify student behaviors associated with productive struggle.	I can identify 1 student behavior associated with productive struggle.	I can identify 2 or more student behaviors associated with productive struggle.
Explanation:
D: Supporting Evidence	I can give limited explanation as to why student behaviors are associated with productive struggle.	I can explain why student behaviors are associated with productive struggle.	I can explain why student behaviors are associated with productive struggle making relevant connections to literature, videos, or activities.
Explanation: