Date: 3/7/18 Name: Kate Wells

Time: 1:00 School: Crossroads Charter Academy

Mentor: S. Lancaster Class/Subject: Math 5th

Standard: 5.NBT.6 Divide a 3 digit whole number by a 2 digit whole number using strategies
based on place value, the properties of operation, or the relationship between multiplication and
division. Use equations and area models to explain strategies for dividing multi-digit whole
numbers.

Objective/Target
I can use a base lid area model to divide a whole number by a 2-digit whole
number.
- writes target on board while saying it aloud.
- activities at the centers revolve around this target

Generates interest
- giving students an opportunity to write story problems for their classmates, and
making it feel like a special task
- uses body language, facial expression, movement and energy appropriately

Accesses prior knowledge :

- predicts ahead what 5th grade responses might be accurately
- records their ideas on the board
- responds correctly to mistaken opinions without taking up too much valuable
time

Connects to prior lesson

- uses some of the same vocabulary
- proximity to today’s workshop was 24 hrs.
- front loaded instruction

Procedures
- reminded students of behavior expectations for workshops, asked them for
ideas- then expanded on these
- sufficiently explained each activity/task
- stood at the area of the activity while explaining and used materials
- group members as well as associated tasks are displayed on front screen
- gives non-examples that prove useful but not overly authoritarian, to guide
student behavior choices

Question variety
- formulated questions in a range of difficulty and depth
- used these questions in the lesson
- used the exploration discovery method to guide students to the correct
conclusion. Often accomplished through the question, “what should we do”?

Classroom Management
- very skilled in this area
- fosters warm relationships with students, displays energy in her delivery and
offers consistent encouragement
- uses procedures that promote time on task, such as show me your pencil, your
workbook, giving specific and complete directions that minimize student
confusion
- organizes the room in a manner that promotes student independence
- makes sure that all students are heard and recognized.

Instructional Variety
-workshop method provides learning practice using visual, kinesthetic and social
skills, very important strategies to use with this age group.

Skills to leading successful workshops

- front loading the information with a group lesson
- Assessment was made throughout with think- pair- share opportunities
- keep to a short time period
- each centers activity kept students busy and contained needed
This was a beautiful example of a well organized math workshop in action. Students
understood the behavioral expectations, were equipped to complete the work and
experienced the content in several different learning styles.
Kate performs more like a seasoned veteran than a graduate student earning her initial
teaching certificate. Her mentor teacher is highly pleased as is this observer.

Diane Elve
GTC Field Coordinator, GVSU