We have selected just ten characteristics of a terrific teacher. But some we suspect are far more important than others. Let's see if you and your classmates agree. Rate each characteristic on a scale from 1 (of little importance) to 5 (of great importance).

Source: Kenneth D. Peterson, Ph.D. (Portland State University, Portland OR) http://www.teacherevaluation.net/index.html

1	Information and skills are modeled, and are appropriate for the group and materials to learn the content are available.
	A)	1 -- of little importance
	B)	2
	C)	3
	D)	4
	E)	5 -- of great importance
2	Time is allocated for learning the content with practice time provided.
	A)	1 -- of little importance
	B)	2
	C)	3
	D)	4
	E)	5 -- of great importance
3	Students know what is expected of them, why they are doing what they do, and how well they are doing.
	A)	1 -- of little importance
	B)	2
	C)	3
	D)	4
	E)	5 -- of great importance
4	Feedback from teacher is focused and correctly used.
	A)	1 -- of little importance
	B)	2
	C)	3
	D)	4
	E)	5 -- of great importance
5	Student rehearsal, successful performance, and review are apparent.
	A)	1 -- of little importance
	B)	2
	C)	3
	D)	4
	E)	5 -- of great importance
6	Rules and logistics are tied to work and learning.
	A)	1 -- of little importance
	B)	2
	C)	3
	D)	4
	E)	5 -- of great importance
7	Teacher is motivating, uses warmth and humor.
	A)	1 -- of little importance
	B)	2
	C)	3
	D)	4
	E)	5 -- of great importance
8	The opportunity to learn is applied equitably to all students.
	A)	1 -- of little importance
	B)	2
	C)	3
	D)	4
	E)	5 -- of great importance
9	The domains and levels of learning are evident.
	A)	1 -- of little importance
	B)	2
	C)	3
	D)	4
	E)	5 -- of great importance
10	Time is well-used.
	A)	1 -- of little importance
	B)	2
	C)	3
	D)	4
	E)	5 -- of great importance