Lesson Observation Teacher: Meisha Watson 4/10/14 Lesson Objective: Mental Math Problem Solving (Math in Focus Chapter

14 Lesson 2c) Observations of Coach Students Steps to Achieve Objective Success Recap of strategies previously taught Connection doubles facts adding the ones adding the tens To Consider Consider shortening the connection. Each strategy doesnt need to be explained again, students can be reminded of the strategies by referring to the anchor charts previously made my the class Modeling was well planned for number 1- you modeled Teach all possibilities for solving and all strategies. Student interaction was asked for Be sure to name the teaching point With a word problem, it is helpful to display the Responses/Reactions (during lesson) Students are quiet and excited to participate. You gave great friendly reminders about sharing the participation and using a quiet hand. You also gave ample opportunity for choral responses. When a child said but we did this already, you gave a wonderful explanation of what a recap is and why thats important. Coach: Amy Hoffman Grade: 1 Date:

Lesson Observation Teacher: Meisha Watson 4/10/14 Lesson Objective: Mental Math Problem Solving (Math in Focus Chapter 14 Lesson 2c) and the students. You used the white board for a visual. question. This provides students an alternate route to synthesize what is being asked of them. I would consider what manipulatives could be used. Most students were ready and prepared to solve the problem. Consider time management When having the kids do a checking question, quickly move around the Guided Practice room to check their work (this should take about 2 minutes). If a student doesnt understand the problem, it is important to let them know that you Coach: Amy Hoffman Grade: 1 Date:

Lesson Observation Teacher: Meisha Watson 4/10/14 Lesson Objective: Mental Math Problem Solving (Math in Focus Chapter 14 Lesson 2c) would like to help them, and to move to the small group space. You have planned for small group work and will reteach to the students that are struggling in the first station. First Group: Reteaching of the problem using the visual of the white board. Further explanation of problem. Small group work Second Group: one-on one work with extra practice. Second Group: Be sure to help the rest of the class to be on task. Frequently look up from the group to show students that you are paying attention to First Group: Be sure to plan Most students were out how you are going to reteach. This will help with time management. engaged, but be sure to engage all students. This can be done by asking students answers. Coach: Amy Hoffman Grade: 1 Date:

Lesson Observation Teacher: Meisha Watson 4/10/14 Lesson Objective: Mental Math Problem Solving (Math in Focus Chapter 14 Lesson 2c) them as well. Even though you know what is going in the classroom, the students need the visual. Closing N/A out of time N/A out of time N/A out of time Coach: Amy Hoffman Grade: 1 Date: