WEST VIRGINIA MATHEMATICS PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT REVIEW
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION SUMMARY
SCHOOL ________________________________________
DATE OF VISIT _________________
1. Classroom Observation Rating Summary
NUMBER OF CLASSES OBSERVED:
Category
#
Classes
Rating
1
#
Classes
Rating
2
#
Classes
Rating
3
#
Classes
Rating
4
#
Classes
Rating
5
Average
Rating
1. Physical Setting/Classroom Environment
2. Lesson Effectiveness
3. Questioning Strategies
4. Classroom Climate
5. Development of Higher-Order Skills
# Observations/Average Rating
Overall
Average
2. Summary of Observations of Specific Strategies/Activities
NUMBER OF CLASSES OBSERVED:
Observations
1. Classroom was of adequate size, with appropriate furniture to
conduct mathematical investigations.
2. Classroom mathematics resources were adequate, were
used appropriately, and contributed to the quality of the
mathematics instruction.
3. Students were using 21st century learning tools to learn or
reinforce mathematics facts or concepts.
4. Grouping arrangement was appropriate for the apparent
instructional goal and activity.
5. Students were actively engaged in an inquiry-based
mathematics investigation.
6. Questioning strategies were effective for clarifying and
assessing student understanding.
7. Classroom atmosphere was generally positive and enhanced
learning opportunities for students.
8. Students were solving one or more open-ended real-world
problems.
9. Students were engaged in a print-based activity, such as
doing mathematics problems from a text or worksheet.
10. Students were actively involved in developing a deeper
understanding of important mathematics concepts.
Comments:
# Classes
Where Observed
% of All Classes
Observed