Mentor Observation Form

A mentor scores classroom management, lesson opening and student engagement, and notes any use of technology or group work. Built for schools that support newly hired teachers.

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Teacher's name

First Name

Last Name

Date and time of observation

1. Smooth transitions between activities

2. Rules are communicated in the classroom when needed

3. Procedures are reviewed when needed

4. Teacher scans the room to monitor student behavior

5. Teacher moves around the room to monitor behavior

6. Teacher interacts with students to guide behavior

7. Teacher acknowledges positive behavior

8. Teacher addresses negative behavior

1. Students have a task as soon as the bell rings

2. Teacher shares the day's objectives at the start of class

3. Teacher reviews the prior knowledge the lesson needs

4. All students are actively engaged

5. Teacher encourages critical thinking

6. Objectives are revisited at the end of class

Was technology used in the lesson?

Yes No

If yes, what technology was used?

Was cooperative learning visible in the lesson?

Yes No

If yes, what kind of cooperative learning was seen?

What did the students do in today's lesson?

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