What are the performance tasks of the CA TPA?
• The tasks of the CA TPA collectively measure the attributes of the Teaching Performance Expectations. • Each CA TPA task measures a number of TPEs, with most TPEs being measured by more than one task. • All of the CA TPA tasks are designed so that candidates can practice them repeatedly within the teacher preparation program. PSC 7A-4 November-December 2006 • Task 1 may be completed without candidates basing their responses on the needs of actual K-12 students, while Tasks 2 through 4 require interaction with K-12 California students. • All tasks require written responses to given prompts, and Task 4 requires a videotape of an actual classroom teaching experience.
