Math Walk-Through

Teacher:
Observation Report
_____________________________________Class Observed:
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Date of Observation: ____________________Time: ___________ School:
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A math classroom should provide practical experiences in mathematical
skills that are a bridge to the real world of jobs and adult responsibilities;
this means exploring the world of reasoning and problem solving.

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Student Observation Very Little Adequa Much A
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1. Interacting with each other, as well
as working independently
2. Applying math to real life situations
and not just practicing a collection
of isolated skills
3. Working in groups to test solutions
to problems with each group
member highly involved
4. Communicating mathematical
ideas to one another through
examples, demonstrations, models,
drawing and logical arguments
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Teacher Observation Very Little Adequa Much A
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1. Stating clearly the goals for the
lesson and linking it to students
previous knowledge
2. Using higher level questions to
promote inquiry and creativity
about problems and encouraging
different ways to an answer.
3. Using students names and moving
around the room to keep everyone
engaged in productive work
4. Using assessments that focus on
 problem solving and understanding
5. Guiding students in making
appropriate use of hands-on
activities, tools, & technology.
6. Bringing a variety of learning
resources, to raise learning options
e.g guest presenters
7. Providing timely feedback to
students
8. Applying coherent instructions

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Classroom Environment Very Little Adequa Much A
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1. Positive interaction; student to
student and teacher to student.
2. Clear behavioral and academic
expectation.
3. Management of students
behavior.
4. Organized physical space.
5. Evidence of culture for learning

Notes:

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Supervisors signature: _____________________________

Date:_______________________________