CLASSROOM OBSERVATION FORM

Student: Grade: Date: Age:

Teacher: Observer: Campus:
Location of Observation: Length of Observation:

Area(s) of academic concern:

oral expression listening comprehension written expression basic reading skills
reading fluency reading comprehension math calculations math problem solving

Check any that apply: Lesson(s) observed:

• Level of activity
hyperactive/fidgety/restless
appropriate
lethargic/tired

Attention Instructional methods teacher used:

listens to instruction full class direct teaching
follows directions small group direct teaching
difficulty following directions discussion (teacher/students)
stays on task visual/media
easily distracted learning centers
begins work without prompting independent work
works independently hands-on activities
understands concepts presented other:
does not understand concepts
asks questions

Relationship with teacher Kinds of instructional resources used:

cooperative textbooks
withdrawn workbooks
seeks attention trade books
needs individual attention hands-on manipulatives
refuses to follow instructions worksheet(s)
overhead
Effort/motivation/preparation
tries hard
gives up easily Notes:
careless in work
eager to please/eager to respond
hesitant to begin working
apathetic/indifferent
works at reasonable pace
works slowly
had supplies on hand
lacked supplies for class

Relationship with peers

works/plays alone
participates in group activities
interacts well with others
hitting, poking, distracting peers
Initiates social Interaction
waits for others to initiate
avoids peer Interaction
not observed

Temperament
happy
depressed/withdrawn
angry/hostile
anxious
daydreams
confused
easily upset

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