Kutztown University Elementary Education Department

Clinical Experience In-Progress Formative Observation Instrument

X Lesson Observation _______ General Assessment
Student Teacher Kay Solderitch Mentor Teacher & School Courtney Reichert- John S. Clarke
Subject: Math Time 9:45-10:30 Date 4/12/21 KU Supervisor Dr. Krista Varano
Not Met Acceptable Proficient N/A Evidence
Planning and Preparation – used for evidence before the lesson
a. Displays knowledge of content in plan x

b. Displays knowledge of pedagogy in plan x

c. Displays knowledge of students through x

accommodations/differentiations in plan
d. Sets instructional outcomes evident in plan x

e. Use of resources, materials, technology, etc available and x Kay started the lesson
evident in plan with a great video of 3D
Shapes. The song was
catchy and helped the
students learn the
names of the shapes.
f. Designs coherent developmentally appropriate instruction x
g. Designs measurable student assessment that aligns to x
standards, objectives, and instruction
The Classroom Environment – used for evidence during the lesson
a. Establishes and maintains respect and rapport for students x The students all enjoy
when Kay teaches.
Outside of teaching
times, they enjoy
interacting with her at
recess and break times.
b. Creates an equitable culture for learning along with high x Kay does a good job of
expectations using equity sticks to
allow each student to
get a chance to answer
at the board.
c. Uses and maintains classroom procedures, including x
appropriate transitions
d. Sets behavioral expectations, monitors behavior, and uses x During this lesson, Kay
positive classroom management techniques did a great job of
redirecting two students
that were having
trouble staying quiet at
their seats. She
positively reinforced
good behavior with
PRIDE cash.
e. Organizes a safe and equitable physical learning space x
Instruction – used for evidence during the lesson

Supervisor / Mentor Teacher Signature____________________________ Student Teacher Signature_______________________

a. Communicates effectively with students x Kay repeated her
directions as she walked
around the room
observing the students.
She stops to assist
students who need
more help as needed.
b. Uses a variety of critical thinking questions and promotes x
questions and discussion
c. Engages students in challenging learning tasks supported by x This lesson involved
scaffolding; pacing is appropriate using position words
and shape names. Kay
used real wooden
blocks of the 3D shapes
to help the students
remember the name.
She used hand motions
to show different
position words.
d. Integrates/records formative assessments throughout Kay gives feedback to
lesson and gives student feedback x students throughout
the entire lesson. She
walks around and
observes every student
while they work.
e. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness by teaching x Flexibility is the key to
to student needs success this school year
and Kay exemplifies this
each day.
Professional Responsibilities– used for evidence before or during the lesson
a. Reflects accurately on teaching x Kay always reflects after
each lesson. She always
seeks my input as to
what she could have
done differently.
b. Communicates effectively with families x
c. Participates in building a supportive professional x
community
d. Displays high standards of professionalism –PA code (dress x Kay embodies
& demeanor, communication, relationships etc. are professionalism in all
professional), including punctuality & daily attendance aspects.

Supervisor / Mentor Teacher Signature____________________________ Student Teacher Signature_______________________

 Give evidence for the scores.

This topic in math focuses on shapes, both 2D and 3D. The students are strong with the names of the 2D shapes,
but learning 3D shapes is a challenge for some students. Kay does a great job of starting math with a catchy video
that reviews the names of the 3D shapes. The students are always very engaged and focused during this song.
This lesson focused on 3D shapes and their position in relation to other objects. This can be a difficult task because
students need to not only identify position words, but also the names of the 3D shapes. Kay did a great job of
reviewing the shapes using the wooden blocks throughout the lesson. She also let the shapes sit on a student’s
desk who was absent earlier in the week when we first learned the names. Kay ended the lesson with reviewing
the shapes. The consistent review of will really help the students when identifying shapes.

Supervisor / Mentor Teacher Signature____________________________ Student Teacher Signature_______________________