This teacher observation form is designed to evaluate a teacher's instructional practices in various areas. It assesses the alignment of objectives with standards, the teacher's ability to motivate and engage students, the effectiveness of activities and materials used, and the teacher's planning for effective instruction. The form includes questions related to student mastery, expectations, relevance to students' lives, use of multimedia and technology, and incorporation of resources beyond the school curriculum. It also evaluates the teacher's ability to sustain students' attention, elicit a variety of thinking, provide time for reflection, and induce curiosity and suspense. Additionally, the form assesses the teacher's ability to provide students with choices, encourage student-to-student interaction, and reinforce and reward effort. The form also includes questions related to the teacher's lesson plan, agenda, and prior knowledge connection. Sections: Standards and Objectives Motivating Students Activities and Materials Planning for Effective Instruction