Center of Pedagogy

Progress Report
For Elementary Education (K-6) Certification Candidates
Spring 2015
Student Name: DeMartinis, Raffaella
School/District: Tuscan Elementary School, South Orange Maplewood School District
Grade Level/Subject Area: Grade 3
Evaluator: Mary Ann Kilpatrick, Education Mentor
Date submitted: 04/06/2015

Does not meet expectations

(1)

(2)

Meets expectations
(3)

Exceeds expectations

(4)

(5)

1. Planning For Student Learning

a. Stating clear, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate learning goals
and objectives

b. Organizing subject matter for student learning

c. Designing creative and developmentally appropriate learning activities and

materials

d. Adaptations to curriculum are based on observation and assessment of

student cognitive, social, emotional, physical or linguistic strengths and needs

e. Relating content to student interests and communities

2. Teaching For Student Learning

a. Making content in each discipline comprehensible to students

b. Monitoring student understanding, providing feedback, and adapting

activities to emphasize students strengths and support needs

c. Using media and other technology in appropriate ways

d. Promoting critical thinking

e. Using democratic practices: respect for childs culture and language

f. Using a range of teaching strategies based on understanding of child

development

g. Making curriculum meaningful to all children

3. Assessing Student Learning

a. Recording and using assessment results to inform instruction

b. Using a range of assessment tools to document student strengths

4. Creating A Positive Environment For Student Learning

a. Establishing a classroom community that fosters respectful behaviors

b. Providing a physical environment based on developmental understanding of

children that is safe and conducive to learning

c. Using instructional time effectively

d. Creating responsive and caring relationships with children and adults

Center of Pedagogy
Progress Report
For Elementary Education (K-6) Certification Candidates
Spring 2015
5. Professionalism
a. Expressing ideas clearly and personal attributes

b. Communicating with and developing positive relationships with parents,

families, professionals, and community members to support student learning
and well being

c. Reflecting on instructional efforts

Additional comments on Planning For Student Learning

Raffaella planned a developmentally appropriate lesson that aligned with CCCS and was written
using MSU format. Her objectives were to identify odd and even numbers and their relevance to
division and solve word problems using multiplication and division rules previously learned. The
content was well organized and related to student interest.
Additional comments on Teaching For Student Learning
Raffaella made excellent use of wipe off boards, SMARTboard, and published material to enhance
her lesson. Her guided practice gave students good time on task, turn and tell activity, and work
review that had great student interaction.
Additional comments on Assessing Student Learning
Raffaellas use of the wipe off boards and the SMARTboard gave her good informal assessment
and the workbook task a chance for more formal assessment.
Additional comments on Creating A Positive Environment For Student Learning
The students worked respectfully in whole group using various learning strategies. Transitions in the
lesson and in moving in the room were smooth with no non-instructional intrusions. Instructional
time was efficiently used with a variety of activity to stimulate learning. She gave her students good
tie on task for them to be comfortable working and answering.
Additional comments on Professionalism
Raffaella presents effectively and is comfortable using technology. She plans developmentally
appropriate lessons using material students easily understand. She continues to reflect positively
and use her reflections in planning future lessons.
Overall Comments
Raffaella is doing a great job planning and teaching her lessons. She is on target for her two-week
take-over. She is gaining valuable positive experience and doing a great job.