Module 4 — Portfolio Capstone Studio

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10 questions · 70% pass mark

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1. What is the primary purpose of the oral defense in the portfolio capstone?

2. What characterizes actionable feedback on a marked student sample?

3. How should a teacher defend a grading decision during the oral review?

4. What is the role of the teaching philosophy in the portfolio?

5. Why is differentiation important to showcase in your portfolio?

6. What does internal moderation refer to in a professional context?

7. Which of these is a key competency of the Senior School pathway?

8. When discussing your portfolio, why should you avoid subjective language?

9. What is the best way to handle a question about a teaching failure in the defense?

10. What is the relationship between the mark scheme and the student sample?

10 applied scenarios

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1. A reviewer asks why you gave a student 4/10 on an essay. Your best response is:

2. You find your mark for a student differs from a colleague's mark. You should:

3. If you struggle to articulate why a lesson failed, what is the best professional response?

4. A student sample shows a strong grasp of facts but poor analysis. How do you justify your feedback?

5. During your defense, the reviewer notes your lesson plan is not explicitly linked to the KICD framework. How do you respond?

6. How do you show differentiation in your portfolio?

7. What is the most effective way to present your portfolio evidence?

8. When questioned on your teaching philosophy, you should:

9. If an examiner points out a marking inconsistency, you should:

10. What is the best way to demonstrate professional readiness?