Brittany Shaffer Evaluation-Standard 3

Kutztown University Elementary Education Department
Clinical Experience In-Progress Formative Observation Instrument

_______ Lesson Observation _______ General Assessment
Madison Purich Brittany Shaffer- CCA
Student teacher _______________________________ Cooperating Teacher & School ___________________________
Math- 3rd Grade
Subject____________________ 10:00 AM Date ___________
Time _________ 11/16/2020 KU Supervisor______________________________
Christopher Weiler
Not Met Acceptable Proficient N/A Evidence
Planning and Preparation – used for evidence before the lesson
1a. Displays knowledge of content in plan
2a. Displays knowledge of pedagogy in plan
b. Displays knowledge of students through

accommodations/differentiations in plan
c. Sets instructional outcomes evident in plan
d. Use of resources, materials, technology, etc available and

evident in plan
e. Designs coherent developmentally appropriate
instruction
f. Designs measurable student assessment that aligns to
standards, objectives, and instruction
The Classroom Environment – used for evidence during the lesson
a. Establishes and maintains respect and rapport for
students
b. Creates an equitable culture for learning along with high
expectations
c. Uses and maintains classroom procedures, including
appropriate transitions
d. Sets behavioral expectations, monitors behavior, and
uses positive classroom management techniques
e. Organizes a safe and equitable physical learning space
Instruction – used for evidence during the lesson
a. Communicates effectively with students
b. Uses a variety of critical thinking questions and promotes
questions and discussion
c. Engages students in challenging learning tasks
supported by scaffolding; pacing is appropriate
d. Integrates/records formative assessments throughout
lesson and gives student feedback
e. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness by
teaching to student needs
Professional Responsibilities– used for evidence before or during the lesson
a. Reflects accurately on teaching
b. Communicates effectively with families
c. Participates in building a supportive professional
community
d. Displays high standards of professionalism –PA code
(dress & demeanor, communication, relationships etc. are
professional), including punctuality & daily attendance
Supervisor / Mentor Teacher Signature____________________________ Student Teacher Signature_______________________
Give evidence for the scores.
Planning and Preparation/Instruction:

Ms. Purich has become increasingly comfortable and proficient with utilizing our school’s Learning Management
System, Edio, to help her plan out upcoming lessons. Ms. Purich not only previews the posted upcoming lessons,
but makes notes of the lesson components she would like to dive further into to provide higher level thinking
opportunities, as well as making notes of the concepts that could provide a challenge to learners based on their
learning needs and comfort level of the material we’re learning as a class. Additionally, Ms. Purich has been able to
plan for differentiated learning, making adjustments as needed based on learner needs in each of our math classes.
With having the opportunity to teach our math class at the start of a new unit and explore new math topics from
beginning to end, Ms. Purich has been able to first, identify student needs from the beginning introduction lesson,
and second, address them in her planning as she and the class continue to move further into the math topic they’re
examining.
In her planning for the math lesson observed on 11/16/2020 (Math 3, Unit 1, Topic 2: Using Place Value to Add
and Subtract), Ms. Purich scaffolded her lesson to build off of Unit 2’s previous topic of using place value to assist
with rounding. Ms. Purich had previously worked with the students on utilizing the place value char to help them
round, and for the observed lesson, she was able to utilize the learners’ prior knowledge and work in using the
place value chart to easily transition them into the new topic. Through appropriate scaffolded knowledge and
engaging the class’ prior knowledge, she was able to introduce a new topic in which the learners felt ease and
comfort, while also providing opportunities to engage the class in several strategies to add, subtract, and model
place value of three-digit numbers through the use of base-ten block manipulatives.
Ms. Purich has become a valuable member of our third grade Math and Science planning team, and her feedback
and insight has proven to be most helpful for individual learners and for our class as a whole.
Classroom Environment:
Our 3rd grade classroom adores Ms. Purich, and they continue to embrace her, while actively seeking her assistance
and approval during lessons. She creates a warm and welcoming classroom environment, engaging as many
students as possible through individual, small group, and whole group participation activities. Ms. Purich and I
have discussed classroom expectations and Zoom etiquette for our class as a whole, but also how to address
specific students who challenge those expectations. She continues to build a comfort level for herself in addressing
classroom management and Zoom etiquette. We’ve also discussed how to engage students who seem to take a back
seat by not engaging with their webcams for lesson. She is working on building relationships with those students,
letting them know that our classroom is a safe space for them to learn and participate. These students who may
have struggled with transition of having a new teacher in the class are opening up and engaging more frequently,
and this is all thanks to the positive and supportive environment that Ms. Purich has created within the class. Her
gentle tones and supportive nature help the class feel at ease with participating.
Ms. Purich has also taken on individual math tutoring sessions for several students in our class, and with the
environment that she has created within our class, the individual learners that she is working with feel valued and
comfortable when working with her. They actively seek her support and encouragement.
Professional Responsibility:
Ms. Purich continues to actively engage in reflective discussions of lessons she has co-taught. Ms. Purich has
become a valuable member of our 3rd grade pod and our Math/Science planning team. She continues provide
feedback that benefits our learners, while asking follow up questions that she has after team meetings, individual
lessons, individual tutoring sessions, and IEP meetings. Ms. Purich is also open to any suggestions provided. Ms.
Purich has taken in interest in attending as many educational opportunities as possible from elementary staff
meetings, content planning meetings, team/pod meetings, tutoring sessions, IEP meetings, and outside-classroom
learning opportunities for students, such as our school’s Elementary Aquaponics Club.


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Kutztown University Elementary Education Department

Clinical Experience In-Progress Formative Observation Instrument

2a. Displays knowledge of pedagogy in plan

b. Displays knowledge of students through

d. Use of resources, materials, technology, etc available and

Planning and Preparation/Instruction:

Supervisor / Mentor Teacher Signature______ Student Teacher Signature_

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