5D+™ Teacher Evaluation Rubric

Developed by the Center for Educational Leadership at the University of Washington College of Education, the 5D+™ framework includes five dimensions of teaching and learning along with 13 subdimensions.

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Dimension One

Dimension One focuses on purpose – clearly defining and articulating the learning target. The first subdimension is Standards, and Learning Target and Teaching Points is the second subdimension.

Dimension Two

Student Engagement is the second dimension of the 5D+™ rubric, with three subdimensions including Intellectual Work, Engagement Strategies, and Talk – ensuring students participate and take ownership.

Dimension Three

The third dimension covers curriculum and pedagogy and includes three subdimensions – Teaching Approaches and Strategies, Scaffolds for Learning, and Curriculum.

Dimension Four

Dimension Four outlines an assessment for student learning, focusing on student self-assessment, with subdimensions including Assessment and Adjustments.

Dimension Five

Dimension Five encompasses Classroom Environment and Culture, with three subdimensions – Use of Physical Environment, Classroom Routines and Rituals, and Classroom Culture.

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For more information on this rubric, contact a Standard For Success representative, or visit the Center for Educational Leadership at the University of Washington’s College of Education.

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