| Report Card Comments From A 6th Grade Report Card Feel Free to Cut and Paste From The Site http://www.occdsb.on.ca/~proj1615/Rep5.htm Science And Technology General Strengths: shows an understanding of most of the basic concepts shows an understanding of all of the basic concepts usually gives complete or nearly complete explanations always gives complete explanations shows an awareness of safety procedures consistently shows an awareness of safety procedures applies most of the required skills and strategies (give examples) applies all (almost all) of the required skills and strategies (give examples) uses tools, equipment and materials (give examples) correctly with only occasional assistance uses tools, equipment and materials (give examples) correctly with (little or no) assistance communicates required knowledge (be specific) with clarity and precision consistently communicates required knowledge (be specific) with precision and clarity usually uses appropriate terminology and units of measurement consistently uses appropriate terminology and units of measurement shows an understanding of connections between science and technology in familiar contexts shows an understanding of the connections between science and technology in familiar and unfamiliar contexts shows an understanding of connections between science and technology and the world outside the school shows an understanding of the connections between science and technology and the outside world and their implications Weaknesses: shows an understanding of a few of the basic concepts shows an understanding of some of the basic concepts explanations show limited understanding of the concepts gives partial explanations applies only a few of the required skills and strategies applies some of the required skills and strategies shows little awareness of safety procedures shows some awareness of safety procedures uses tools and equipment correctly only with assistance - uses tools and equipment correctly with some assistance rarely uses appropriate science and technology terminology and units of measurement sometimes uses appropriate science and technology terminology and units of measurement shows little understanding of connections between science and technology shows some understanding of the connections between science and technology Next Steps: The next step comments encourage the student to improve in the areas of understanding of basic concepts, inquiry and design skills, communication of required knowledge and relating of science and technology to each other and to the world outside the school. Example: will need to review basic science and technology concepts before quizzes needs to include appropriate science and technology terminology needs to pay closer attention to safety procedures Specific Comments Strengths: has demonstrated an understanding of the concept of (e.g. plant growth, how light behaves, energy use and conservation) beyond the level of class investigations has demonstrated complete understanding of the concept (e.g. plant growth, how light behaves, energy use and conservation) has planned, organized, completed and presented a very high quality research project has planned, organized, completed and presented a quality research project pursues scientific investigations independently based on his/her own interests observes carefully using all his/her senses and can classify based on those observations. . He/she often notices things others miss or interprets his/her observations in a very creative way. observes carefully using all senses and can classify based on those observations is able to independently draw conclusions based on his/her observations is able to record data in charts and graphs and explain their meaning can predict an outcome and then test his/her hypothesis through experimentation uses scientific vocabulary independently and constantly adds to his/her repertoire of words uses scientific vocabulary independently pursues scientific investigations independently based on his/her own interests can put things in sequence (refer to specifics) usually measures (refer to the specific type of measurement - time, temperature etc.) with accuracy consistently measures (refer to the specific type of measurement - time, temperature etc.) with accuracy initiates and gets involved in activities that show concern and care for the environment and respect for living things demonstrates by his/her actions concern and care for the environment and respect for living things Weaknesses: has demonstrated some understanding of the concept (refer to the specifics e.g. plant' growth, how light behaves, energy use and conservation) has not demonstrated understanding of the concept (refer to the specifics e.g. plant growth, how light behaves, energy use and conservation) He/she needs to attend more to whole class activities, contribute in group work and record notes more carefully needs to work on completing assigned tasks within the time frame is able to draw conclusions based on his/her observations with assistance from others is able to record data in charts and graphs but needs assistance in explaining their meaning knows how to gather information but does not show understanding of it when the time comes to present it to others. He/she should concentrate on the content in addition to the appearance of research projects. can predict an outcome and then with assistance test his/her hypothesis through experimentation has difficulty predicting outcomes because he/she lacks the - confidence to take a risk needs to observe more carefully using all his/her senses and classify objects into simple categories based on those observations needs assistance with observing more carefully using all his/her senses and classifying objects into simple categories based on those observations finds it difficult to record data in charts and graphs and explain their meaning needs assistance and practice in becoming familiar with scientific vocabulary needs to practice using more scientific vocabulary can put things in sequence (refer to specifics e.g. sequence of growth of a bean plant, temperature from coldest to warmest etc.) with assistance has difficulty putting things in sequence (refer to specifics). He/she could practice this skill using simple objects and concepts from daily life is unable to measure (refer to specific type of measurement) with accuracy. He/she needs to practice this at home needs to be more careful to measure (refer to the specific type of measurement) with accuracy demonstrates by his/her actions, little concern and care for the environment or respect for living things, He/she could be much more consistent in recycling, energy conservation etc. sometimes demonstrates by his/her actions concern and care for the environment and respect for living things but could be more consistent in recycling, energy conservation etc. |
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