When observing classrooms at CFHS, I was pleased with the methods of assessment in the classroom. I observed two classrooms; history and english. In both classes the teacher asked general questions that could help them gauge where students were in the lesson and if they were grasping the material.
The history teacher walked around the room while the students completed their assignments. If students needed help, he went to the theirs desks and stood next to them or sat with them to understand why they were experiencing difficulty.
The english class was co-taught and both teachers aided in the assessment of students. The students were reading a story and filling out a worksheet as they went along. The teacher read aloud a few paragraphs and would stop and review the material periodically. He asked students questions about what they had just read, and asked them to make predictions. One student had their head down during this activity, and the co teacher went over to the student. He asked her what was wrong and prompted her to pay attention. Having two teachers who can assist all the students, helps the teachers assess where the students are in their class.
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