1. OBSERVING AND RECORDING
the most important teacher skills in the primary division

2. OBSERVING & RECORDING Why do we do it? We need to:
track each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
discover as much as possible about each child.
have concrete data to share with parents, resource teacher, IPRC team, principal.

3. Why do we do it? We need to: OBSERVING & RECORDING
learn how each child learns best
learn as much as possible about this age group
learn how these children teach each other

4. OBSERVING & RECORDING So we can:
adapt programs and practices to meet each child’s individual needs
report to parents accurately
help the school resource team support high needs students
become better teachers

5. HOW DO WE OBSERVE AND RECORD
Checklists
Anecdotal records
Observation records
Survey forms
Rubrics
Graphs

6. Checklists Why do we use checklists?
To track specific skills in gym, math, phonics
To check attendance
To check participation or work completion

7. Checklists
To track specific skills in phonics, math physical movement.
To track work completion
To track attendance
To track participation
Examples:
In groups of 4 create a skills checklist for JK, SK, grade 1, 2, or 3.

8. Anecdotal Records Why do we use anecdotal records?
Examples: Create an anecdotal comment in each of the 4 areas (if possible), for your file folder when observing in the elementary school tomorrow. Be prepared to share these back in class.

9. Observation Record Why do we use observation records?
Examples: Create an observation record of one incident while observing in the elementary school tomorrow. Be prepared to share these when we get back to class.

10. Rubrics Why do we use rubrics?
Examples: In groups of 4 create an attitude rubric for JK, SK, Grade 1, 2 or 3.

11. Survey Forms Why do we use survey forms?
Examples: In groups of 4 create a grade 2 or 3 survey that will help you get to know your students family, interests, study habits, or outside of school activities, better.

12. Graphing Why might a primary teacher use graphing?
Examples: What kinds of things would you graph with JK,SK, Grade 1, 2 or 3?