Indicator 3n

Indicator 3k Materials regularly provide extensions and/or opportunities for advanced

students to engage with grade-level/course-level literary content at greater

depth.

Scoring

2 points

● Materials regularly provide

multiple extensions and/or

opportunities for advanced

students to engage with

grade-level/course-level

literary concepts at greater

depth.

AND

● There are no instances of

advanced students doing more

assignments than their

classmates.

1 point

● Materials regularly provide

multiple extensions and/or

opportunities for advanced

students to engage with

grade-level/course-level

literary concepts at greater

depth.

OR

● There are some instances of

advanced students doing more

assignments than their

classmates.

0 points

● Materials do not regularly

provide multiple extensions

and/or opportunities for

advanced students to engage

with grade-level/course-level

literary concepts at greater

depth.

AND

● There are instances of

advanced students doing more

assignments than their

classmates.

About this indicator:

What is the purpose of this Indicator?

This indicator examines whether materials include opportunities for students who perform above grade level to

delve deeper into literacy content and concepts. By providing extensions and more challenging activities, the

materials support advanced learners in further developing their skills and comprehension beyond the standard

curriculum. This approach helps to keep advanced students engaged and motivated, ensuring they continue to

be challenged and experience academic growth. In order to meet expectations for this indicator, there must be

no instances of advanced students doing more assignments than their classmates; rather, assignments should

be differentiated in a way that extends learning. By catering to the needs of advanced learners, the indicator

promotes a more personalized learning experience and fosters a classroom environment where all students

have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Indicator 3k Guiding Question:

Do the materials regularly provide extensions for students who are above grade level to engage with literacy

content and concepts at greater depth?

Evidence Collection

In the instructional materials being reviewed:

● Ensure there are activities that allow advanced students to explore grade-level content at a deeper

level, encouraging higher-order thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

● Look for tasks that are more complex rather than just more of the same work.

● Check for enrichment activities that extend the content in meaningful ways without simply adding to

the workload. These could include advanced readings, thematic projects, or interdisciplinary

connections.

● Verify that advanced learners are given choices in how they explore topics or demonstrate

understanding, allowing for greater autonomy and personalized learning experiences.

● Ensure that the advanced materials remain connected to the core curriculum, maintaining relevance

and ensuring coherence with overall learning objectives.

● Ensure that there are no instances of advanced students doing more assignments than their

classmates.

Cluster Meeting

Preparing for the cluster meeting:

● Are there activities that allow advanced students to explore grade-level content at a deeper level,

encouraging higher-order thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation?

● Do the tasks offer complexity rather than just more of the same work?

● Are there enrichment activities that extend the content in meaningful ways without simply adding to

the workload, such as advanced readings, thematic projects, or interdisciplinary connections?

● Are advanced learners given choices in how they explore topics or demonstrate understanding,

allowing for greater autonomy and personalized learning experiences?

● Do the advanced materials remain connected to the core curriculum, maintaining relevance and

ensuring coherence with overall learning objectives?

● Are there any instances of advanced students doing more assignments than their classmates?

During the cluster meeting:

● Discuss whether there are activities that allow advanced students to explore grade-level content at a

deeper level, encouraging higher-order thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

● Discuss whether the tasks offer complexity rather than just more of the same work, possibly involving

open-ended projects, independent research, or inquiry-based learning opportunities.

● Discuss whether there are enrichment activities that extend the content in meaningful ways without

simply adding to the workload, such as advanced readings, thematic projects, or interdisciplinary

connections.

● Discuss whether advanced learners are given choices in how they explore topics or demonstrate

understanding, allowing for greater autonomy and personalized learning experiences.

● Discuss whether the advanced materials remain connected to the core curriculum, maintaining

relevance and ensuring coherence with overall learning objectives.

● Discuss whether there are any instances of advanced students doing more assignments than their

classmates.

Gateway 3: Teacher and Student Supports

Criterion 3.2 Materials are designed for each student’s regular and active participation in

grade-level/grade-band/series content.