WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM School Year Formative Observation Data Analysis (FODA) 2008-2009 ‘Teacher's Name: Marlon Relles School: Wendell Middle Beginning/Probationary: YES Nno{_] GradelSubject 7/Math Employee #: 10/28/08 9:06-9:58 ss INSTRUCTIONS Based on your abseretions adress cach funtion using statmans which aceaaely eet the quality of prnmnce do 1, Major Funetion: MANAGEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL TIME, The students entered the classroom withthe daily routine presented up on the overhead sereen. The warm-up activity was also projected on the overhead screen as well. The students had boxed materials and lap top computers that were ready for them on their desks for the lesson. The class time was used effectively and the lesson started on time, precisely three minutes after students were lsmissed from their elective classes 2. Major Funetio MANAGEMENT OF STUDENT BEF The students have a” daily rowtine” reminder and “behavior expectations” that were reviewed by the seacher at differens times throughout the lesson. bell was also used to gain the class attention while the students were working on the “Gizmo” activity an ihe lap top computers. JOR 3. Major Funetion: INSTRUCTIONAL PRESENTATION The students were building on their knovledge of fractions with practice with whole group and individual work The students had smooth transitions from the warm-up activity to the Gizrao (internet) work that was led by Mr. Relles. The studenis had many practice problems that were worked on the board and shared with the whole graup to cheek for accuracy and understanding. The students followed the assignments and adjusied their behavior with tle del prompted by the teacher shen 4. Major Function: INSTRUCTIONAL MONITORING ‘The students hud a tmer set to ensure they had an adequate amount of time 1o-work on the given assignments. During individual work times, Mr. Relles would move between stations to assist students and check on their progress. Questions were asked fo ensure student understanding and clarify concerns to the steps that were taken to solve the addition fraction problems. 5. Major Function: INSTRUCTIONAL FEEDBA( ‘The students were responsible for their learning by copying and! solving problems from the board and worksheets, The students were supported with positive feedback, such as, “good” and “that’s right” throughout the lesson, The students ‘worked problems individually and were guided by the teacher throughout the lesson. While an the lap tops, students were able to have individual guided practice with the Gizmo web page. Page 1 of 2 Reised 1252008