| Report Card Comments From A 6th Grade Report Card Feel Free to Cut and Paste From the Site http://www.occdsb.on.ca/~proj1615/Rep4.htm Mathematics General Strengths solves problems independently modifies known strategies creates new problem solving strategies chooses the most appropriate problem solving strategy solves problem almost always accurately solves problems accurately demonstrates an understanding of concepts independently uses most of the required concepts uses all of the required concepts gives appropriate and complete explanations applies mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts independently applies mathematical procedure applies mathematical procedures that are the most appropriate in solving problems applies mathematical procedures that are the most appropriate in solving problems and justifies the choice applies mathematical procedures with a few minor errors and/or omissions applies mathematical procedures with practically no minor errors and/or omissions communicates the required knowledge independently communicates knowledge clearly and precisely communicates knowledge clearly, precisely and confidently communicates knowledge usually using appropriate mathematical terminology and symbols communicates knowledge always using appropriate mathematical terminology and symbols General Weaknesses solves problems with assistance solves problems with limited assistance solves problems with a limited range of appropriate strategies solves problems with appropriate strategies rarely solves problems accurately at times solves problems accurately shows an understanding of concepts but with assistance gives partially complete but inappropriate explanations uses only a few of the required concepts applies mathematical procedures with assistance applies mathematical procedures with limited assistance applies mathematical procedures that are considered to be basic in solving problems applies mathematical procedures that are considered to be appropriate in solving problems applies mathematical procedures but with major errors and/or omissions applies mathematical procedures but with several minor errors and/or omissions requires assistance to communicate required knowledge communicates the required knowledge unclearly and imprecisely rarely uses appropriate mathematical terminology sometimes uses appropriate mathematical terminology and symbols General Next Steps The next step comments encourage the student to improve in the areas of problem solving, understanding of concepts, application of mathematical procedures, and communication of required knowledge). Example: will need to check answers in order to avoid several minor errors will need to demonstrate an understanding of mathematical concepts by giving complete explanations additional practice is required in problem solving Specific Comments Strand: Number Sense and Numeration Strengths has successfully met all the required expectations in this strand is successful in comparing, ordering and representing the designated numbers using: (integers, fractions, decimals, multiples, factors, square roots etc.) understands and can explain operations with fractions is successful in using order of operations understands multi-step problem solving using a variety of methods shows proficiency in using (a variety of media or a calculator or math manipulatives or video recorder or video recorder or computer) solves problems that involve designated conversions using appropriate methods understands the basic operations involving (whole numbers, decimals, fractions, integers, percent etc.) has a working knowledge of the meaning and use of exponents successfully represents whole numbers in expanded form using powers and scientific notation understands the terms (multiples, factors, composite numbers, prime factors, square roots, perfect squares etc.) Weaknesses was unable to demonstrate successfully many of the expectations is experiencing difficulty in understanding the basic skills for (whole numbers, decimals, fractions, integers) has difficulty performing operations with fractions using manipulatives shows a lack of understanding of when to use estimation study notes are incomplete workbook requires greater organization math materials are frequently not brought to class there is often a lack of attention to the teaching/review lesson does not know basic number facts Next Steps is encouraged to continue the excellent effort and work habits exhibited this term needs to review and practice the basic operations such as (adding, subtracting, multiplication, division) of (whole numbers, decimals, fractions, integers) could be advantageous extra work on order of operations with and without brackets could be advantageous more time should be spent considering when to use pen and paper calculations, a calculator or mental calculations needs to continue to put forth a good effort in math by studying definitions, applying correct methods of operations and organizing work in a logical manner needs to ask for additional help should drill number facts more time and effort is needed in order to have greater success in problem solving needs to try additional pratice questions should redo tests for pratice Strand: Data Management and Probability Strengths has successfully met all the required expectations in Data Management and Probability shows proficiency in the collecting, organizing and analyzing of data is successful in interpreting displays of data presents information concerning data using the correct mathematical terms demonstrates understanding of the use and application of probability uses a computer to examine and interpret data in a variety of ways evaluates data and makes reasonable conclusions from this analysis appreciates the use of a statistical method or probability model in decision making shows an understanding of the consequences of bias in data-collecting methods accurately constructs and labels a variety of graphs knows the definitions and understands the uses of the concepts (central tendency, census, sample, mean, median, mode, trends) extrapolates information from (frequency tables, tally charts, stem-and-leaf plots, line graphs, broken line graphs, pictographs, circle graphs, bar graphs and histograms) is successful at problem solving using a variety of data or probability information can apply the knowledge of probability in sports, games of chance, weather predictions or political polling Weaknesses unable to successfully meet a large portion of the expectations for this unit experiences difficulty organizing and interpreting data does not always select appropriate graphs or charts lacks a degree of confidence in the understanding and application of probability appears unsure of consequences to manipulating data on the decision-making process has difficulty using computer applications to examine and interpret data experiences difficulty extrapolating information from a variety of graphs/charts is unable to apply information from graphs or charts to problem solving situations unable to differentiate among mean, median and mode: consequent misinterpretation of information results is unable to articulate meaning and usage of survey, census, sample, trend Next Steps: is encouraged to continue the excellent (good) effort and work habits exhibited in math this term needs to study assigned definitions practice articulating ideas using mathematical questions should (begin, continue) to ask probing mathematical questions should plan for assigned activities and revise the plan when necessary extra practice is necessary in interpreting and using data from a variety of sources and applying this data to problem solving situations Strand: Patterning and Algebra Strengths has successfully met all the required expectations in this strand applies patterning strategies in problem solving situations understands the relationship between whole numbers and variables successfully (identifies, creates, explains, solves) patterns, in algebraic terms or equations is proficient at solving simple algebraic equations using (substitution, inspection, systematic trial) successfully solves algebraic equations using (whole numbers, decimals, fractions) with or without a calculator uses appropriate mathematical language in using and describing algebraic patterns and expressions is able to write statements to interpret simple equations and formula successfully writes an algebraic expression for the n'th term of a numeric system recognizes the link between the value of a variable in the solution and a true equation correctly uses manipulatives to understand and demonstrate patterns and algebraic concepts makes the link between concrete, representational and abstract Weaknesses unable to demonstrate many of the expectations experiences difficulty applying a numerical value to variables using an appropriate method has difficulty solving simple algebraic equations using (substitution, inspection, systematic trial) experiences difficulty solving algebraic equations using (whole numbers, decimals, fractions) with or without a calculator is unable to explain or expand patterns or formulas orally or in writing, using mathematical language does not recognize and use patterns to make predictions has difficulty articulating the problem solving process used does not consistently review the process and results once a task is completed Next Steps continue the excellent (good) effort and work habits exhibited this term continue to take complete note of definitions and methods concentrate efforts on doing math work in a neat and organized manner continue exercising conscientious work habits in math ask for extra help in math needs practice in (finding, extending, recording, and explaining patterns) uses patterns and formulas to predict what will happen next perseveres when connecting a mathematical idea to a real-world problem-solving situation Strand: Geometry and Spatial Sense Strengths has successfully met all the required expectations in this strand successfully ( identifies, describes, compares, classifies) geometric figures skillful at constructing 3-D geometric shapes from nets distinguishes between congruency and similarity accurately explains conditions for congruency and solves related problems is capable of recognizing and sketching reproductions of different perspectives of figures uses mathematical language effectively to describe geometric concepts, reasoning and investigations uses mathematical language effectively to describe geometric, reasoning and investigations skillfully explores transformations of geometric figures - with and without drawings successfully identifies designated 2-D shapes according to certain criteria competent in identifying and using designated elements of angles, lines, circles recognizes, creates, and solves problems using 2-D shapes under a translation, a reflection, and a rotation and in terms of congruency constructs and analyzes tiling patterns and tesselations constructs and analyzing tiling patterns and tesselations uses effective strategies to solve problems Weaknesses: unable to demonstrate many of the expectations problem-solving skills need to be developed through practice has difficulty with the creation and use of diagrams and models is unsure of concepts involving (tiling, translations) has difficulty understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem, relationship of internal angles of a triangle, relationship between certain lines and the resulting angles, concept of congruence Next Steps: needs to spend greater time and effort on developing problem-solving skills such as (choosing best strategy, reaching reasonable conclusions, recognizing errors, communicating clearly, explaining results appropriately would benefit from studying definitions needs to initiate and develop strategies for problem solving , both in group work and when working alone needs to concentrate on size continue to use (models and diagrams, as tools, appropriate strategies, correct mathematical is encouraged to continue to successfully apply the individual skills learned in the unit student is encouraged to continue the excellent (good) effort and work habits Strand: Measurement Strengths has successfully met all the required expectations in this strand demonstrated a verbal and written understanding of accurate measurement strategies that relate to their environment was able to apply accurate measurement strategies to their environment successfully solves problems related to the measurement concepts skillful at (applying, describing, researching, reporting, estimating, explaining) designated measurement concepts capable of understanding and applying knowledge of (linear measurement, area, volume, capacity, mass) using the correct mathematical language competent in understanding and applying area and/or perimeter capable of developing a formula for (area, perimeter, circumference) for designated figures with or without nets recognizes the relationship among radius, diameter, circumference and area of a circle, using a formula in problem-solving context demonstrates an ability to develop and apply formula for finding volume of designated figures Weaknesses unable to successfully demonstrate many of the measurement expectations & exhibited difficulty leaming and applying the measurement concepts Next Steps is encouraged to continue the excellent (good) effort and work habits exhibited this term needs to study and practice the concepts of this unit so as to apply them when solving problems is encouraged to correct errors in daily assignments to facilitate learning |
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