Cobb County School District
CLASS Keys Classroom Teacher Observation Form
Teacher’s Name: Emerging Teacher
Class Observed:
Observation:
School Carter Elementary School
Grade 3
Announced or
Date Observed September 10, 2009
Subject Mathematics
Unannounced
Start Time 9:15 a.m. End Time 9:50 a.m.
Curriculum and Planning Standard (CP): The teacher makes decisions about planning that demonstrate a deep understanding of
grade level content knowledge, pedagogy, and GPS or State-approved curriculum implementation by appropriately planning for
what students are expected to know, understand, and be able to do.
CP Standard Elements
CP 1 The teacher uses an organizing framework for instructional planning to support standards-based instruction.
CP 2 The teacher plans instruction that reflects strong knowledge of both content and effective instructional delivery.
CP 3 The teacher plans assessments to measure student progress toward and mastery of the GPS.
CP 4 The teacher plans for appropriate use of differentiation.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
CP Comments: Your lesson plans were built upon an organizing framework that supported the standards for your third grade students.
While your plans reflected strong content knowledge, the delivery method identified lacked differentiation; this would negatively impact
its effectiveness. Without modification, the assessment planned does not appear to effectively measure student progress toward the
identified Standards for this unit.
Standards-Based Instruction Standard (SBI): The teacher consistently uses research-based practices in the classroom, challenging
all learners to achieve high levels of learning as defined by GPS or State-approved curriculum.
SBI Standard Elements
SBI 1 The teacher effectively communicates learning expectations using both the language of the Standards and
strategies that reflect a standards-based classroom.
Yes
No
SBI 2 The teacher demonstrates research-based practices that engage students in learning.
Yes
No
SBI 3 The teacher consistently demonstrates high expectations for all learners.
Yes
No
SBI 4 The teacher uses accessible technology effectively to enhance student learning.
Yes
No
N/A
SBI 5 The teacher differentiates instruction to meet students’ readiness levels, language proficiency, and interest
Yes
No
SBI 6 The teacher delivers instruction which fosters the development of HOT/Reasoning Skills
Yes
No
SBI Comments: You began class with clear communication re: the learning expectations for the class and students were engaged. Later,
however, during the lesson a group of students who appeared to be struggling with regrouping numbers were ignored. Plan to consult
with your colleagues and/or other math teachers for assistance with the use of your Smart Board so that you may use it effectively with
math instruction.
Assessment of Student Learning Standard (AL): The teacher uses a balanced variety of assessment techniques that are
systematically implemented, resulting in appropriate interventions that foster continuous improvement for all.
NOTE: One or more assessment strategies should be observed.
AL Standard Elements
AL 1 The teacher uses formative assessment strategies to monitor student progress and to adjust instruction
in order to maximize student achievement on the GPS or State-approved curriculum.
AL 2 The teacher uses diagnostic assessment strategies to identify individual and class strengths, misconceptions and
areas of weakness and to adjust instruction in order to maximize student achievement on the GPS or State-approved curriculum.
AL 3 The teacher uses a variety of summative strategies to evaluate student status and to adjust instruction in order to maximize
student achievement on the GPS or State-approved curriculum.
AL 4 The teacher provides effective and timely commentary/feedback regarding students’ written and oral performances.
AL Comments: Both formative and diagnostic strategies were used, but instruction was not adjusted accordingly.
demonstrating obvious difficulty were not assisted with corrective feedback.
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
Yes
No
No
N/A
Again, the students
Instructional Environment Standard (IE): The teacher creates a safe, productive, collaborative, and inviting learning environment
that fosters a sense of community and personal responsibility to ensure that students maximize learning.
IE Standard Elements
IE 1 The teacher establishes classroom rules, practices, and procedures that support a positive, productive learning environment.
IE 2 The teacher maximizes instructional time.
IE 3 The teacher fosters a sense of community and belonging by acknowledging diversity, achievements, and
Yes
Yes
No
No
accomplishments of all learners in the classroom.
Yes
No
IE 4 The teacher helps students take responsibility for their own behavior and learning.
Yes
No
IE Comments: Student behaviors clearly reflected established rituals and routines. Ten minutes of instructional time was lost as you
attempted, unsuccessfully, to use the Smart Board. There were multiple examples throughout the room of your acknowledgment of your
students’ achievements and diversity.
Evaluator’s Signature_________________________________________________
Date: ________________
Teacher’s Signature __________________________________________________
Date: _______________
Adopted 4/09