Which of the Following Best Describes the InTASC Standards

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the InTASC standards?

• A) There are 10 standards that address learning, content knowledge, assessment, instruction, and ethics.
• B) InTASC stands for Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium.
• C) The standards were developed in 1992 and updated in 2011to be compatible with the Common Core Standards.
• D) The standards address the performances, essential knowledge, and critical dispositions common to all teachers who are able to ensure all their students learn to high levels.

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Definitions:

Biologically Determined

Characteristics, traits, or behaviors that are influenced by genetics rather than the environment.

Gestures

Movements of the body, especially hands and arms, that convey meaning or emphasis.

Facial Expressions

Nonverbal signals of emotion made with the facial muscles, conveying information about an individual's emotional state.

Culture-specific

Attributes or practices unique to a particular culture or society.