Teaching+Evaluation+Form

=Teaching Evaluation Form=

Instructions for reviewers:
 * 1) Meet with the instructor to discuss the class you will be observing (Pre-Observation Questions).
 * 2) Observe one or more class sessions (Classroom Observation Form).
 * 3) Summarize your observations (Post Observation Questions).
 * 4) Summative review -- Complete the forms and/or attach a letter, and submit to the department chair
 * 5) Formative review -- Provide feedback directly to the instructor.

Pre-Observation Questions

 * 1) What are the goals for the class that I will observe?
 * 2) What are your plans for achieving these goals?
 * 3) What teaching/learning activities will take place?
 * 4) What have students been asked to do in preparation for this class?
 * 5) Will this class be typical of your teaching style? Explain.
 * 6) Are there other things that I should be aware of prior to the observation?
 * 7) (For formative review) On what would you like me to focus during the observation?

Classroom Observation Form
Instructions: Use this form to help you focus your evaluation of one or more class sessions. For a summative evaluation provide a rank for each category using the Likert Scale below as well as comments that explain the ranking. For a formative evaluation focus on constructive comments.

5: Exceeds level of expected qualities 4: Meets level on all qualities 3: Meets level on most qualities 2: Meets level on some qualities 1: Meets no/few expected qualities
 * ====Classroom Organization==== || ====Score:==== ||
 * * Time is used judiciously
 * Classroom norms are productive
 * Instructional tools (i.e. chalkboard, computers, overhead, calculators, manipulatives) are used effectively
 * Transitions between activities are effective
 * Plans for lesson are appropriately followed or adapted || Comments: ||
 * ====Instruction, Discussion, & Tasks==== || ====Score:==== ||
 * * Activities are rich and meaningful
 * Formative assessment is ongoing and effective
 * Students are actively engaged in learning
 * Students are comfortable participating
 * Students are encouraged to reflect, problem solve, investigate and/or collaborate || Comments: ||
 * ====Content==== || ====Score:==== ||
 * * Accurate and appropriate mathematics and mathematics education language is used
 * Instruction is influenced by current research on teaching and learning mathematics
 * Reasoning processes behind procedures and concepts are emphasized
 * Mathematics and/or mathematics education content is solid, important and connected
 * Content is viewed positively and enthusiastically || Comments: ||
 * ====Communication==== || ====Score:==== ||
 * * Instructor encourages and values student participation
 * Expectations are clear
 * Demeanor is professional
 * Teacher/student and student/student relations are caring and respectful
 * Students’ mathematical discourse is productive || Comments: ||

Post Observation Questions

 * 1) What things went well for this instructor and/or the class?
 * 2) What things did not go so well during this particular class?
 * 3) What specific suggestions for improvement do you have?
 * 4) In what ways did the pre-observation conference influence your observation and feedback?