TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM (T-
TESS) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 - 2025
What are the domains of T-TESS? ANS -Planning, instruction, learning environment, and professional
practices and responsibilities
What is dimension 1.1? ANS -Standards and Alignment - The teacher designs clear, well-organized,
sequential lessons that reflect best practice, align with standards, and are appropriate for diverse
learners.
What is dimension 1.2? ANS -Data and Assessment - The teachers uses formal and informal methods to
measure student progress, then manages and analyzes student data to inform instruction
What is dimension 1.3? ANS -Knowledge of Students - Through knowledge of students and proven
practices, the teacher ensures high levels of learning, social-emotional development and achievement
for all students.
What is dimension 2.1? ANS -Achieving Expectations - The teacher supports all learners in their pursuit
of high levels of academic and social-emotional success.
What is dimension 2.2? ANS -Content Knowledge and Expertise - The teacher uses content and
pedagogical expertise to design and execute lessons aligned with state standards, related content, and
student needs.
What is dimension 2.3? ANS -Communication - The teacher clearly and accurately communicates to
support persistence, deeper learning, and effective efforts.
What is dimension 2.4? ANS -Differentiation - The teacher differentiates instruction, aligning methods,
and techniques to diverse student needs.
What is dimension 2.5? ANS -Monitor and Adjust - The teacher formally and informally collects,
analyzes, and uses student progress data and makes needed lesson adjustments.
TESS) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 - 2025
What are the domains of T-TESS? ANS -Planning, instruction, learning environment, and professional
practices and responsibilities
What is dimension 1.1? ANS -Standards and Alignment - The teacher designs clear, well-organized,
sequential lessons that reflect best practice, align with standards, and are appropriate for diverse
learners.
What is dimension 1.2? ANS -Data and Assessment - The teachers uses formal and informal methods to
measure student progress, then manages and analyzes student data to inform instruction
What is dimension 1.3? ANS -Knowledge of Students - Through knowledge of students and proven
practices, the teacher ensures high levels of learning, social-emotional development and achievement
for all students.
What is dimension 2.1? ANS -Achieving Expectations - The teacher supports all learners in their pursuit
of high levels of academic and social-emotional success.
What is dimension 2.2? ANS -Content Knowledge and Expertise - The teacher uses content and
pedagogical expertise to design and execute lessons aligned with state standards, related content, and
student needs.
What is dimension 2.3? ANS -Communication - The teacher clearly and accurately communicates to
support persistence, deeper learning, and effective efforts.
What is dimension 2.4? ANS -Differentiation - The teacher differentiates instruction, aligning methods,
and techniques to diverse student needs.
What is dimension 2.5? ANS -Monitor and Adjust - The teacher formally and informally collects,
analyzes, and uses student progress data and makes needed lesson adjustments.
