Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's directions are clearly stated and the question is posted.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's feedback to the student is timely and relevant. Requiring the student to explain his thinking advances learning.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's procedure for shared ideas between students occurs smoothly, with little loss of instructional time. Students assume some responsibility for finding partners under teacher direction.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's grouping results in small group work being well organized.

Jan 20, 2016 - Transitions occur smoothly, with little loss of instructional time due to clear directions.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's directions are clear to students and connect to prior work.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's guided explanation of content is appropriate and connects with the prior knowledge the students have gained in the class.