A validation process for observation protocols: Using the Revised SMPs Look-for Protocol as a lens on teachers' promotion of the standards. (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bostic, Jonathan D.; Matney, Gabriel T.; Sondergeld, Toni A.
• Is Part Of: Investigations in mathematics learning. Volume 11:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 82
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: K-12 -- observation protocol -- standards -- teachers -- validation; Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 510.71
• DOI: 10.1080/19477503.2017.1379894
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1947-7503

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) describe mathematical behaviors and habits that students should express during mathematics instruction. Thus teachers should promote them during classroom-based mathematics instruction. The purpose of this article is to discuss the validation process for an observation protocol called the Revised SMPs Look-for Protocol . An implication of this study is that users with a robust understanding of the SMPs may feel confident using the protocol as a validated and reliable tool in research and school-based settings. We discuss opportunities and challenges for mathematics teacher educators engaging in classroom observations, in light of this observation protocol.