Teachstone CLASS Pre-K Flashcards

Questions and Answers

CLASS is an acronym for what?

Classroom Assessment Scoring System

What is the purpose of CLASS?

Observation Instrument developed to assess classroom interactions and quality in Preschool-3rd grade.

CLASS has ______ domains.

The domains are?

Emotional support, Classroom Organization, Instructional support. Signup and view all the answers

CLASS has ____ dimensions.

10 Signup and view all the answers

Name the dimensions under emotional support.

Positive Climate, Negative Climate, Teacher Sensitivity, Regard for Student Perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Name the dimensions under Classroom Organization.

Behavior management, Productivity, Instructional Learning Formats Signup and view all the answers

Name the dimensions under Instructional Support.

Concept development, Quality of Feedback, Language Modeling Signup and view all the answers

The score range is_______?

1-7 Signup and view all the answers

How long is an observation cycle?

Each cycle is 20 minutes with a 10 minute break for recording codes Signup and view all the answers

A minimum of ______ observation cycles should be obtained.

4 Signup and view all the answers

Define low, mid, high range of scores.

Low is 1,2 the indicators are rare, Mid is 3,4,5 the indicators are sometimes, High is 6,7 the indicators are consistent. Signup and view all the answers

What is the only area that a low score is desirable?

Negative Climate Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CLASS Overview

CLASS stands for Classroom Assessment Scoring System.
Designed as an observation instrument to evaluate classroom interactions and quality for preschool through 3rd grade.

Domains and Dimensions

CLASS encompasses three primary domains:
- Emotional Support
- Classroom Organization
- Instructional Support
There are ten distinct dimensions within CLASS.

Emotional Support Dimensions

Key dimensions include:
- Positive Climate: Nurturing and safe environment.
- Negative Climate: Adverse interactions that hinder learning.
- Teacher Sensitivity: Responsiveness to student needs.
- Regard for Student Perspectives: Valuing students’ viewpoints.

Classroom Organization Dimensions

Dimensions focused on maintaining structure:
- Behavior Management: Strategies for maintaining order.
- Productivity: Efficiency in classroom activities.
- Instructional Learning Formats: Appropriateness and engagement in instructional methods.

Instructional Support Dimensions

Dimensions aimed at enhancing learning:
- Concept Development: Encouraging critical thinking and understanding.
- Quality of Feedback: Effectiveness of responses to student work.
- Language Modeling: Supporting communication skills through language use.

Scoring and Observation Protocol

CLASS scoring ranges from 1 to 7.
Each observation cycle lasts 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute coding period.
A minimum of four observation cycles is recommended for accurate assessment.

Score Interpretation

Low scores (1,2) indicate rare indicators.
Mid-range scores (3,4,5) denote indicators that are sometimes present.
High scores (6,7) reflect consistently observed positive indicators.

Special Considerations

The only area with a desirable low score is the Negative Climate, indicating a healthier classroom environment when negative interactions are minimized.

Description

Test your knowledge of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) with these flashcards. Each card covers key aspects including the purpose of CLASS, its domains, and more. Perfect for educators working with preschool to 3rd-grade classrooms.