Kutztown University Elementary Education Department

Clinical Experience In-Progress Formative Observation Instrument

___X____ Lesson Observation ________ General Assessment
Student teacher: Kailey Smith Cooperating Teacher & School: Mrs. Roberts 13 th and Union
Subject: Math- Quadrilaterals Time: 1:15 Date: 4.7.21 KU Supervisor: Dr. Amy Kennedy
Not Met Acceptable Proficient N/A Evidence
Planning and Preparation – used for evidence before the lesson
1a. Displays knowledge of content in plan X

2a. Displays knowledge of pedagogy in plan X

b. Displays knowledge of students through X

accommodations/differentiations in plan
c. Sets instructional outcomes evident in plan X

d. Use of resources, materials, technology, etc available and X

evident in plan
e. Designs coherent developmentally appropriate X
instruction
f. 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 X
students
b. Creates an equitable culture for learning along with high X
expectations
c. Uses and maintains classroom procedures, including X
appropriate transitions
d. Sets behavioral expectations, monitors behavior, and X
uses positive classroom management techniques
e. Organizes a safe and equitable physical learning space X
Instruction – used for evidence during the lesson
a. Communicates effectively with students X
b. Uses a variety of critical thinking questions and promotes X
questions and discussion
c. Engages students in challenging learning tasks X
supported by scaffolding; pacing is appropriate
d. Integrates/records formative assessments throughout X
lesson and gives student feedback
e. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness by X
teaching to student needs
Professional Responsibilities– used for evidence before or during the lesson
a. Reflects accurately on teaching X Great instincts
b. Communicates effectively with families X
c. Participates in building a supportive professional X
community
d. Displays high standards of professionalism –PA code X
(dress & demeanor, communication, relationships etc. are
professional), including punctuality & daily attendance

Supervisor / Mentor Teacher Signature____________________________ Student Teacher Signature_______________________

 Give evidence for the scores.

Miss Smith started out her lesson with a review of quadrilaterals. She used a jamboard to sort shapes into
quadrilateral versus not a quadrilateral. Students then reviewed names of specific quadrilaterals using a
presentation from the math series. They discussed attributes of shapes.

Good idea getting the students settled by having them breathe and get the wiggles out. I like that you told the
students that now it was time for you to talk and they needed to focus on math.

Have the students practice saying quadrilateral. Also, point out the word on the jamboard. Talk about how when
you hear “quad” it means four of something.

Angles- corners.

I like the movements that you added to parallel and perpendicular. The sticking point for students was the
vocabulary in the lesson not necessarily math concepts.

Supervisor / Mentor Teacher Signature____________________________ Student Teacher Signature_______________________

Supervisor / Mentor Teacher Signature____________________________ Student Teacher Signature_______________________