Brief Observation 1 for

Avery Jean Piperato

Evaluator: Julie E Mosley Observation Date: 02/18/2016

Modified Date: 02/18/2016
Performance Standards Rating Strengths Areas for Growth

1. Professional Knowledge Proficient 1:40 PM on 2/18/16 Upon

/ L3 entering the classroom, Ms.
Piperato was leading a
lesson that reviewed
different forms of coins.
She utilized a PowerPoint
presentation that included
pictures, video clips, and
poems to discuss and
review money.

2. Instructional Planning Proficient Ms. Piperato designed a

/ L3 clear and logical lesson
that incorporated review
and practice for her
students. The lesson was
tightly aligned to the
standard and consistently
reviewed specific pieces:
name of coin & numerical
value.

3. Instructional Strategies Proficient Ms. Piperato utilized a

/ L3 variety of Quality-Plus
teaching strategies
throughout the lesson;
most notably non verbal
representation and
technology.

4. Differentiated Instruction Proficient Ms. Piperato assessed

/ L3 each student individually
and made corrections as
necessary to clarify their
learning.

5. Assessment Strategies Proficient Ms. Piperato designed a

/ L3 lesson that was aligned to
the AKS curriculum and
GKIDS assessment for
kindergarten mathematics.
6. Assessment Uses
7. Positive Learning
Environment
8. Academically Challenging
Environment
9. Professionalism
10. Communication
Proficient Ms. Piperato creatively
/ L3 assessed for understanding
by having her students
share their knowledge
about a particular coin in
order to line up. This
allowed her to assess each
student individually while
providing a review for
students who were nearby.
Proficient Ms. Piperato has When the
/ L3 established a positive students are on
learning environment in the task, they are
classroom. The students very well
are excited about learning behaved. You
and are happy to might consider
participate. She responded giving more wait
to disruptions in a timely time to allow
manner when rules and students to
routines were not followed. settle before
you begin each
part of your
lesson.
Proficient Ms. Piperato created a
/ L3 lesson that was
appropriately rigorous for
her students and gave
them a variety of supports
to aid in their learning.
Exemplary Ms. Piperato maintains a
/ L4 professional demeanor at
all times. She is actively
engaged in ongoing
professional learning in the
areas of mathematics and
technology. She is a
member of the New
Teacher Network and is
mentoring a student intern
from Georgia Gwinnett
College.
Proficient Ms. Piperato clearly
/ L3 communicates with
students, parents, and
peers. Today, she used
clear and concise
academic language with
her students and expected
them to do the same.