Observation Template

Date: February 8 Lesson: Guided Math - Doubles,

Near Doubles
Guiding Question: How do I deal with conflicts in Math Centres while I
am teaching Guided Math
Observation Notes:
-only 6 independent students in your first rotation! All on task
-PP – “sit up and do your job”
-PP took a bathroom break – remember to watch and limit
-“DF what is the problem? DF did you solve the problem?”
-“Does everyone have something to do?” – Make sure everyone hears you!
Rephrase to make it more meaningful, holding the students accountable –
is everyone ready to do their next job?
-TB and LM – whisper!
-BR and DF arguing about cheating
-“Grade 1s, what should Math with a Friend sound like? Whispering,
right?”
- they were all in close quarters on the carpet, so it always sounds louder
-“LM and BH, pick something to do, please.”
“Can everyone find something to do?” – no one heard you
-Checked specifically with ES– good
-BT, EL, TT – playing war – lots of arguing – TT keeping them off task
-“TT are you doing your job?” – “Yeah, I’m doing my job.” – went
right back to hiding his cards behind his back, pulling his ten to the top of
the pile, shoving cards in locker, playing with glasses
- I intervened to nip this behavior as they did not play one round of war
-EL and BT did a great job of their next centres, TT after he noticed me
watching him
-PP took another bathroom break
*Watch your timing on these days – leave enough time for cleanup and
recess. You can have your snack after if you feel rushed.
Follow up Questions:
-What will you focus on in the future during centres?
-making sure everyone is on task
-following up with them
-moving around the room
-follow up with the red, yellow, green
-What help do you need from me?
-review 30 second interventions