While watching the video complete the following instrument:
Only mark those that are observed.
Check all that apply:
1. Physical Setting/Classroom Environment
a. Classroom facility
Adequate size
Flat top surfaces are sufficient for projects
b. Classroom Environment
Math manipulatives/tools evident
Student textbooks evident
Computers available #____
Math work displayed
Comments:
2.
Lesson Effectiveness
a. Major Instructional Resources Used
Textbook
Other printed materials
Overhead
Hand-on/manipulative
Calculators
Computer
b. Content focus
Number/computation
Geometry
Measurements
Probability/statistics
Algebra
c. Grouping used
Whole group
Small groups working on same task
Small groups working on different tasks
Individuals working on same task
Individuals working on different task
d. Teacher behaviors
Moving around the room monitoring/ questioning
Encouraging students to consider multiple ways to solve problems
Comments:
3. Classroom climate
a. Student Involvement
Majority of the students demonstrate interest
Majority of the students were engaged and on task
Majority of the students are uninterested or apathetic
Majority of the students were frequently off task
Comments:
4. Classroom management
Classroom is orderly, no student disruptions that impaired the learning environment
Classroom is generally orderly, but some student disruptions requiring disciplinary
action
Classroom disorderly, frequent student disruptions seriously impaired the learning
environment
Generally positive
The climate enhanced learning opportunities for students
Comments:
5. Higher Level Thinking Skills
Basic process skills
Reciting/recalling facts
Higher-level skills
Investigating
Comments:
6. Learner Attitudes Demonstrated
Curiosity
Cooperation
Persistence
Responsibility
Confidence
Enthusiasm
Objectivity
Critical thinking
Comments: