High School Developmental Observation

School____RRHS_________________________________________ Date __2/27______________

Class____Sass__________________________________________ Grade___10th_____________

Differing levels of physical maturity

- boys with defined muscle groups
- some still entering puberty
Physical Development - girls generally fully physically developed
- Hormonal mood swings are evident

Limited concentration ability

- can focus for the test (20 minutes)
Cognitive - struggle on independent work (40 minutes)
Development Can manage multiple tasks
Demonstrate ability to track data/metacognition

Students depend on verbal communication

- struggle with silence
Can read, but read with fidelity on topics of interest
Language and Literacy
Participates in class discussions
Development
Lots of text/slang speak

Students are becoming increasingly self aware, but motivated by the approval of
their friends/peers
Students require affirmation from adults to continue to work
Self-concept, identity,
- frequent tests carry minimum importance
and motivation
Carries all belongings with them
Phone is crucial element
- Used to communicate nonverbally
Works with partners well
- opposite gender pairings usually have tension between them
Some give up easily on tasks
Peer Relations and
- “This is is stupid, why do I need this?”
moral development
Importance of “being right” rather than correct
- will engage in fight/flight response quickly

Observation Completed by​ ______________________________________