Shatrina Thorps observed Rachel Amescua's science class at McGavock High School on November 9th. The observation focused on instruction and included ratings on various indicators like instructional planning, learning environment, and teacher content knowledge. Overall, Ms. Amescua received scores of 3-5 on a 4 point scale. The observer provided feedback on questioning strategies and motivating students. Both the observer and teacher signed off and set next steps around improving questioning techniques.

1. Personal Information
Observer Shatrina Thorps Announced Observation Yes
Teacher Observed Rachel Amescua
(000249803)
Type Scored Observation
School Name McGavock High (0470) District Name Metro Nashville Public
Schools (00190)
Observation Date 11/9/2022 7:15 AM
Domain Section Indicator
Observer
Score
Self
Score
Designing and Planning Instruction Instructional Plans (IP) 4 3
Student Work (SW) 4 3
Assessment (AS) 4 3
Learning Environment Expectations (EX) 4
Managing Student Behavior
(MSB)
4
Environment (ENV) 3
Respectful Culture (RC) 4
Instruction Standards and Objectives
(SO)
4 3
Motivating Students (MS) 5 4
Presenting Instructional
Content (PIC)
5 3
Lesson Structure and Pacing
(LS)
4 3
Activities and Materials (ACT) 5 3
Questioning (QU) 3 3
Academic Feedback (FEED) 4 3
Grouping Students (GRP) 3 3
Teacher Content Knowledge
(TCK)
5 4
Teacher Knowledge of
Students (TKS)
5 4
Thinking (TH) 4 3
Problem Solving (PS) 4 3
Observation Classroom Details
Focus Area English
Language
Subject Science Advanced Specification N/A
Rubric Indicator Notes
Indicator Name Observer Comments Educator Comments
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2. Notes
Author Date Note
Reinforcement
Rubric Indicator: Motivating Students (MS)
Continue to design lessons that is organized so that the content is personally meaningful and relevant to students.
Additionally, continue to develop learning experiences where inquiry, curiosity, and exploration are valued.
- Creation of model
- Carbon Dioxide Lab
- explanation video
Refinement
Rubric Indicator: Questioning (QU)
Be sure to pre-plan questions that are varied and high quality that provides a balanced mix of question types. Begin to
require students to regularly cite evidence throughout lesson. When they answer a question, ask them how they know the
answer. Use wait time of 5 seconds) and call on volunteers and non-volunteers, and a balance of students based on
ability and sex.
Signatures
Educator Observer
11/10/2022 02:46 PM 11/10/2022 09:56 AM
DATE DATE
Rachel Amescua (000249803) (signed electronically) Shatrina Thorps (signed electronically)
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
Next Steps
1. Pre-plan varied questions for each lesson.
2. Use 5 seconds for wait time. If a student does not respond within 5 seconds, ask students to write their answers. Then
circulate and ask st. to share after they have written their response.
3. Ask students to discuss higher level questions with a peer and then share out.
4. Use this protocol next week and reflect on how this impacts the lesson.
Printed on 11/12/2022 6:04:27 AM
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Last modified by Rachel Amescua on 11/10/2022
Created by Shatrina Thorps on 11/9/2022
TNCompass
TEAM General Educator Observation Form