Walkthroughs

Elementary Mathematics
Walkthrough Tools

 

The files below are walkthrough tools for administrators and teachers to use to visit mathematics instruction. They are designed to look for evidence of high-quality mathematics instruction. These tools are provided as examples. Schools may select the tool that aligns most closely to their School Improvement Plans and/or professional learning activities. Users may choose to focus on a select number of practices for the Effective Teaching Practices tool or the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) tool.

Tools for Foundational Walkthroughs

The components of these walkthroughs should not be adjusted. 

• Foundations of Mathematics Instruction Download Foundations of Mathematics Instruction
• Number Talks Download Number Talks
   

 

Tools for Practices Walkthroughs

These may be adjusted to look for specific, focused practices instead of all eight practices.

• Effective Teaching Practices Download Effective Teaching Practices
  - Teacher Behaviors
• Standards for Mathematical Practices (SMP) Download Standards for Mathematical Practices (SMP)
  - Student Behaviors