Formative Evaluation: Sarah Jolley

Date of Observation: __9/30/15_______

Placement __DCS/5th Math/Rios________
INTASC Standard

Score
0-4
(4 is Best)

I. Learner Development
The teacher understands how learners
grow and develop, recognizing that
patterns of learning and development vary
individually within and across the cognitive,
linguistic, social, emotional, and physical
areas, and designs and implements
developmentally appropriate and
challenging learning experiences.

Area(s) of strength:

II. Learning Differences

The teacher uses understanding of
individual differences and diverse cultures
and communities to ensure inclusive
learning environments that enable each
learner to meet high standards.

Area(s) of strength:
Students were in small groups
playing games or completing
division problems both individually
and cooperatively

Area(s) of strength:
2

V. Application of Content
The teacher understand how to connect
concepts and use differing perspective to
engage learners in critical thinking,
creativity, and collaborative problem
solving related to authentic local and global

Area(s) to be strengthened:

Area(s) to be strengthened: Adjust

centers that arent challenging
enough or are too challenging to
maintain student engagement

IV. Content Knowledge

The teacher understands the central
concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of
the discipline(s) he or she teaches and
creates learning experiences that make
these aspects of the discipline accessible
and meaningful for learners to assure
mastery of the content.

Area(s) to be strengthened:

Area(s) of strength:
Use of centers is an excellent way
to address learners needs

III. Learning Environments

The teacher works with others to create
environments that support individual and
collaborative learning, and that encourage
positive social interaction, active
engagement in learning, and selfmotivation.

Comments

Area(s) to be strengthened:
Continue to work on consistently
reinforcing content vocabulary

Area(s) of strength:
Games add an element of fun and
one of the centers was based on
personal information
Area(s) to be strengthened

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VI. Assessment
The teacher understands and uses multiple
methods of assessment to engage learners
in their own growth, to monitor learner
progress, and to guide the teachers and
learners decision making.

VII. Planning and Instruction

The teacher plans instruction that supports
every student in meeting rigorous learning
goals by drawing upon knowledge of
content areas, curriculum, crossdisciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as
knowledge of learners and the community
context.

Area(s) of strength:
3
Area(s) to be strengthened:

VIII. Instructional Strategies

The teacher understands and uses a
variety of instructional strategies to
encourage learners to develop deep
understanding of content areas and their
connections, and to build skills to apply
knowledge in meaningful ways.

Area(s) of strength:
Good variety of center activities
4
Area(s) to be strengthened:

IX. Professional Responsibility

The teacher is a reflective practitioner who
continually evaluates the effects of her/his
choices and actions on others (students,
parents, and other professionals in the
learning community) and who actively
seeks out opportunities to grow
professionally.

Area(s) of strength:
Students were participating in
various activities and were
required to submit their work so
the teacher could assess their
knowledge
Area(s) to be strengthened:

Area(s) of strength:
4
Area(s) to be strengthened:

* X. The teacher dresses appropriately, is

punctual and reliable.

*XI The teacher is open to constructive

criticism.

Student Signature ____________________________________

Observer Signature___________________________________
Date of Meeting__________________