Education Criteria for Performance Excellence (pages 4–26)
n Scoring System (pages 68–72)
n Glossary of Key Terms (pages 57–66)
n Category and Item Descriptions (pages 33–48)
2. Review the item format and understand how to respond to the item requirements.
The item format (see figure below) shows the different parts of items, the role of each part, and where each part is placed. It is especially important for you to understand the multiple requirements contained in the areas to address. The item notes following the item requirements are an aid to understanding the areas to address. Each item and area to address is described in greater detail in the Category and Item Descriptions section (pages 33–48).
Each item is classified as either process or results, depending on the type of information required. Guidelines for responding to process items are given on pages 30–31. Guidelines for responding to results items are given on pages 31–32.
Item requirements are presented in question format. Some of the requirements in the areas to address include multiple