Which statement best describes Task 1 artifacts?

Which statement best describes Task 1 artifacts?

• A. A planning commentary, the lesson/unit plan, an assessment plan showing how students will be assessed, and alignment to standards.
• B. Video evidence of student discussions.
• C. Only student work samples.
• D. A narrative teacher reflection without artifacts.

Answer: (A)

The main concept being tested is understanding what kinds of artifacts belong to Task 1 of edTPA, which centers on planning and showing how instruction will connect to standards and be assessed. The best choice includes a planning commentary, the lesson or unit plan, an assessment plan that shows how students will be assessed, and alignment to standards, all of which together demonstrate how the teacher plans instruction and links it to expectations. Video evidence of student discussions is more like what you’d collect for documenting actual classroom practice (Task 2 or 3), while relying only on student work samples or a reflection without artifacts doesn’t show the planning and alignment components required for Task 1.

The main concept being tested is understanding what kinds of artifacts belong to Task 1 of edTPA, which centers on planning and showing how instruction will connect to standards and be assessed. The best choice includes a planning commentary, the lesson or unit plan, an assessment plan that shows how students will be assessed, and alignment to standards, all of which together demonstrate how the teacher plans instruction and links it to expectations. Video evidence of student discussions is more like what you’d collect for documenting actual classroom practice (Task 2 or 3), while relying only on student work samples or a reflection without artifacts doesn’t show the planning and alignment components required for Task 1.