Which practice best demonstrates mastery toward TEKS standards in a PE unit?

• A. Collecting and analyzing data across students to show mastery and growth toward standards.
• B. Recording only qualitative observations without reporting progress.
• C. Grading solely on participation without objective alignment.
• D. Using a single test for all students regardless of differences.

Answer: (A)

Assessing mastery toward TEKS in a PE unit is best shown by collecting and analyzing data across students to document both current mastery and growth toward the standards over time. This data-driven approach provides objective evidence of what students can do, tracks progress, and guides instruction to target areas needing improvement, which TEKS-aligned assessment aims for. Recording only qualitative observations without reporting progress lacks measurable evidence of movement toward standards. Grading solely on participation without objective alignment may reward attendance rather than demonstrated skill or knowledge. Relying on a single test for all students ignores differences among learners and fails to capture growth toward multiple standards.