TQS I, Element C: Teachers demonstrate knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence - based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught, and students develop a variety of explanations and multiple representations of concepts.

TQS II, Element C: Teachers engage students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all the students, and students actively engage in their learning.

TQS III, Element B: Teachers use formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and use results to inform planning and instruction, and the students discuss their learning experience with the teacher.

TQS III, Element E: Teachers provide students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership, and students demonstrate a willingness to assume leadership roles within their team.