the post it on your desk and have the next one handy for your next observation. at the end of the day, you will have a thorough and reliable record of how your students performed throughout the day that you can transfer to your grade book or use to plan tomorrow’s lesson. you will also have an idea of anything your students are struggling with that you will need to review tomorrow.
one of the most important things you can do for your large class is be sure every student gets a chance to participate. quieter students may find themselves getting lost in the mix of your large class, so whatever 