Systematically gathers input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction, activities or pacing to respond to differences in student needs.

Adjusts instruction and activities to maintain student engagement.

Uses discrete and explicit checks for understanding through questioning and academic feedback.

Utilizes input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction, activities and pacing to respond to differences in student needs.

Adjusts instruction and activities to maintain student engagement.

Continually checks for understanding through purposeful questioning and academic feedback.

Consistently invites input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction and activities.

Adjusts instruction and activities to maintain student engagement.

Monitors student behavior and responses for engagement and understanding.

Sometimes utilizes input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction and activities.

Adjusts some instruction within a limited range.

Sees student behavior but misses some signs of disengagement.

Is aware of most student responses but misses some clues of misunderstanding.

Rarely utilizes input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction and activities.

Persists with instruction or activities that do not engage students.

Generally does not link student behavior and responses with student engagement and understanding.

Makes no attempts to engage students who appear disengaged or disinterested.