Summer Beckley Observations of Megs Math Lesson November 20, 2013 1:15-2:00pm Observations Making sure each students

voice is heard When a student didnt have the answer, you probed, but then eventually called on someone else Great use of tools: white board, cubes, pictures, etc. Clear oral directions Student furthest from you was half-lying on table, staring into the hallway for a while maybe speak to her or call her to attention in some way. Thoughts Great wait time when answering questions really noticeable improvement in that from last lesson Students seemed interested and engaged Good use of guided practice to model activity Seemed to have good knowledge of when to push students (Dont use 1 as one of your numbers.) Many distractions in pod, but you stayed focused and students seemed on-task Students interested. I heard: This is so fun! Maybe be a little clearer with directions before getting them started you added a few things Really great on-task discussion happening once they were already in the middle of with girls on the end. working and Im not sure if they were paying attention. Seemed well-versed in subject, able to answer all of their questions. Good circulation among students as they worked; you got around to all of their Great that you were able to differentiate questions. activity in a discreet way. Nice to show math in a real-world activity