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Thinking Maps Classroom Observation Checklist Summary Sheet

Grade Observed: ________________ Observer:__________________ Date:_________________

Beginning Time:____________ Ending Time:___________ Subject(s) Observed:_________________

Number of

Evidence/ Commendations/ Recommendations

Student Behaviors

times the

behavior was

Observed

Students recognize the maps as teacher

applies them in new situations.

Students identify the appropriate

Thinking Maps in response to prompts

and/or questions.

Students can independently choose

which Thinking Map is needed for

assignment(s) or performance task(s).

Students know how to use the maps for

the stages of the writing process:

• Brainstorming

• Classifying

• Elaborating supporting details

• Organizing ideas coherently

Students are working in pairs and/or

small groups to use the maps more

independently.

Students know how to use a variety of

maps to show what they understand in

several content areas.

The assignment that students complete

with Thinking Maps is appropriately

rigorous.

Students use Thinking Maps to reflect

on course content.

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