Teacher: _ _______________________________

Subject: _6th Grade Math - Proportions

Date: ___6/19______

Observer: __Davis____________

The Classroom Environment

Planning and Preparation

Domain

Evidence

Grade Level: ___6th__

Component

Level of Performance

Demonstrating
Knowledge of
Content
Demonstrating
Knowledge of
Students
Setting
Instructional
Outcomes

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Gives multiple examples

of proportions

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Used their names when

calling on them

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Told students what was

going to happen
Did not have it written on
the board

Demonstrating
Knowledge of
Resources
Designing
Coherent
Instruction

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Designing
Student
Assessment
Creating an
Environment of
Respect and Rapport

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Sat with the students

when answering their
questions

Establishing a
Culture for
Learning
Managing
Classroom
Procedures

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Asked questions
continuously, keeping the
students on task
Some groups are working
well while others are
talking off topic

Managing
Student
Behavior

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Had a signal for students

to stop what they were
doing and pay attention
to you

Comments/
Suggestions
Possibly write the definition
down instead of saying it
multiple times

You had the materials they

needed but did not have
what they were actually
going to be doing

Had step by step

instructions
Did not have examples
made up

Your steps need more

details for all to understand.
Have examples already
made up of each step so
students can see exactly
what to do.

I really like how you

conversed with the
students casually while
talking them through the
warm up
You did a great job walking
around the room and
keeping students on task.
Make sure the students
know what is expected of
them, give them more
warnings.
This only worked for a few
students. Maybe have a
word you use when starting
to put your hand up. Not all
students will be watching
your every move to see if
your hand is up.

Organizing
Physical
Space

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Desks are well designed

in small groups with only
a few students in each
group

(Danielson,

2009)

Professional Responsibilities

Instruction

Domain

Component

Level of Performance

Evidence

Communicating with
Students

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

sits with each group and

talks to students

Using Questioning
and Discussion
Techniques

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Asks students a question

and has them talk it over
in groups

Engaging
Students in
Learning
Using Assessment in
Instruction

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Kept examples up to date

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Asks a lot of review

questions

Demonstrating
Flexibility and
Responsiveness
Reflecting
on
Teaching
Maintaining Accurate
Records

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Used knowledge students

give of previous concepts
to tie into new concepts

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

NA

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

NA

Communicating with
Families

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

NA

Participating in a
Professional
Community
Growing and
Developing
Professionally

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

NA

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

NA

Comments/
Suggestions
Your questions are well
thought out and point
students in the right
direction without giving
them the answers
This is a great technique but
not many students are
actually taking advantage of
it. Teach them how to
discuss properly, give them
expectations for this
Great example of the wide
screen tv!
Only some of your students
are answering, need to find
a different way to assess all
students
Great proportions example
of boys vs girls in the
classroom.

Showing
Professionalism

Unsatisfactory
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished

Well dressed, has high

standards

(Danielson,

2009)
Final comments:
Teacher showed a distinguished knowledge of the concepts and was enthusiastic about the material. The cartoon project is a great way
to show proportions and to keep students interested and involved in their learning. Teacher needs to work on displaying what is
expected of the students and the goals of the lesson.
Follow Up Conference: _________________

Signature of Teacher: ___________________________________

Signature of Observer: ________________________________

References
Danielson, C. (2009). The handbook for enhancing professional practice: Using the framework for teaching in your school. Association
for
Supervision and Curriculum Development. Alexandria, VA.