Library of Examples for the PATL Assessment

The Library of Examples is a collection of actual written responses submitted by PATL test takers. The responses vary in writing style and presentation, but the most important factor is how well the evidence addresses the guiding prompts and rubrics.

Comparing your responses

The examples show how other candidates responded to the guiding prompts and provide a stronger and weaker response to the same textbox. Compare your responses to determine if your work contains sufficient evidence to fully address each guiding prompt.

Remember, you should only use the examples for comparison purposes. The work you submit must be yours and yours alone. ETS uses software to scan all responses for overlap with test-taker submissions from all submission windows and from the Library of Examples. Any overlap may be investigated and your scores could be voided. See Scoring Policies.

Task 1: Adult Learning and the Collaborative Culture

• Task 1: Your Colleagues (PDF)
• Textbox 1.1.1: Colleagues' Learning Needs (PDF)
• Textbox 1.1.2: The Task/Project (PDF)
• Textbox 1.2.1: Adult Learning — The Individuals (PDF)
• Textbox 1.2.2: Adult Learning — The Group (PDF)
• Textbox 1.3.1 Impact of Adult Learning (PDF)

Task 2: Research for the Improvement of Practice

• Task 2: The Research Topic (PDF)
• Textbox 2.1.1: Leading the Research Process (PDF)
• Textbox 2.2.1: Analysis and Use of the Data to Improve Teaching and Learning (PDF)
• Textbox 2.3.1: Impact on Teaching and Learning (PDF)

Task 3: Professional Learning 

• Task 3: Preliminary Activity (PDF)
• Textbox 3.1.1: Facilitating the Design (PDF)
• Textbox 3.2.1: Implementation and Effect on Students and Teachers (PDF)
• Textbox 3.3.1: Feedback and Reflection (PDF)

Task 4: Observation and Use of Assessment Data

• Task 4: Preparation for the Task (PDF)
• Textbox 4.1.1: Pre-Observation (PDF)
• Textbox 4.2.1: Observation(s) (PDF)
• Textbox 4.2.2: Post-observation and Feedback (PDF)
• Textbox 4.3.1: Overall Analysis and Reflection (PDF)

Task 5: Collaboration with Families and the Community

• Task 5: Identification of Colleagues (PDF)
• Textbox 5.1.1: Developing the Needs Assessment with Your Colleagues (PDF)
• Textbox 5.2.1: Facilitating the Development and Implementation with Colleagues (PDF)
• Textbox 5.3.1: Successes and Challenges with Colleagues (PDF)
• Textbox 5.3.2: Feedback and Reflection (PDF)

Task 6: Collaborative Teams and Advocacy

• Textbox 6: Needs Assessment (PDF)
• Textbox 6.1.1: The Plan (PDF)
• Textbox 6.1.2: You and Your Colleagues (PDF)
• Textbox 6.2.1: Advocacy (PDF)
• Textbox 6.3.1: Feedback and Evaluation (PDF)