This classroom observation codebook is part of a classroom observation package, designed for the ASEAN-UK SAGE programme as part of an impact study to evaluate the proof-of-concept project, which trialled a Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach in two provinces in Cambodia, for children in grades 4 and 5 at risk of dropping out.

It consists of codebooks and lesson observation records for Khmer language and mathematics, a teacher survey, and lesson videos. It was supported by a training programme.

The classroom observation tool uses time-event coding. The codebook (in both English and Khmer) describes practices related to mathematics and learner-centred activity, including pair and group work, mathematical areas, task types, formative assessment, and differentiation.

It can be adapted and applied in low- and middle-income countries. It can be used by local observers (regardless of their teaching or observation experience), to consistently and reliably make observations.

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