Tier 1
Set shared expectations for core instruction and aligned walkthrough look-fors.
1. Standard At A Glance
Context: Quick summary of the standard and why it matters in this administrator context.
Standard: SCI.5.ESS1.B
Short description: Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.
2. Typical Indicators
Context: Observable signs of skill development for this learner context.
- Instructional routines aligned to this standard are visible across Grade 5 classrooms.
- Teams use common criteria to monitor progress on this skill.
- Data cycles show incremental growth in standard-aligned outcomes.
3. Warning Signs
Context: Early signs that additional support may be needed.
- Implementation quality varies significantly across teams.
- Interventions for this skill are not activated in a timely way.
- Progress data is collected but not used to adjust supports.
4. Escalating Accommodations
Context: Layer supports from universal to intensive based on student response.
Tier 2
Protect targeted intervention time and coaching supports for identified students.
Tier 3
Coordinate intensive individualized plans and cross-team problem-solving cycles.
5. Modifications
Context: Adapt instruction and access points for diverse and disabled learners.
- Diverse learners: ensure language access and culturally responsive support design.
- Disabled learners: align staffing/resources for accommodations and specialized instruction.
6. Cross-Curricular Integration
Context: Practical opportunities to connect this standard to reading, writing, speaking, listening, or other classroom learning routines.
Align science implementation with inquiry-based pacing, materials resourcing, and cross-content literacy.
7. Gemini Canvas Prompt
Context: Prompt scaffold for generating multiple output types based on user choice.
9. Source Document
Context: Official MLS reference source for this standard.