Fourth Grade

Standards-Based Report Card

2011-2012
Student: ATTENDANCE 1 2 3 4
Teacher: Days Absent
Principal: Days Tardy
 Content Standards Key Effort Key
D S P M X 3 2 1
Demonstrating Secure with Progressing Minimal Not evaluated at Exceptional Satisfactory Inconsistent
readiness beyond grade-level towards, but not progression this time
grade-level standard yet meeting grade- towards grade-level
standard level standard standard

The Child As a Reader

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Reads with accuracy, fluency, and expression
Retells using main ideas and supporting details
Makes inferences and draws conclusions using evidence from the text
Describes and analyzes story elements across various genres
Asks and answers questions to demonstrate understanding of text
Demonstrates proficiency with applying strategies from current unit of study
Reads at benchmark level

The Child As a Writer

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Draws reader in with an effective opening
Concludes writing pieces with a strong ending
Uses descriptions, sensory details, and/or dialogue to develop thoughts and show experiences
Takes successful literary risks that reveal his/her voice as an author
Applies proofreading and editing skills independently
Organizes and structures information creating a logical progression of ideas
Applies a growing vocabulary to writing pieces
Expresses focused ideas appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
Demonstrates command of standard English grammar and usage in daily writing
Demonstrates command of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in daily writing

The Child As a Speaker/Viewer/Listener

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Uses effective techniques of oral language in discussions and presentations (word choice, volume, eye contact,
and clarity)
Responds and participates appropriately in a collaborative setting
Actively listens to information presented and responds appropriately to follow-up discussions
Effectively communicates information in an organized manner using details, examples, and reasons to support
ideas

The Child As a Mathematician

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Demonstrates proficiency with multidigit addition and subtraction
Demonstrates proficiency with basic multiplication and division
Demonstrates proficiency with marking period benchmarks
Effectively communicates mathematical process
Chooses and applies appropriate tools
Solves word problems using a variety of strategies
Creates and uses graphs and other representations to organize, record, and communicate ideas and solutions

The Child As a Scientist

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Asks relevant questions before, during, and after observations and investigations
Demonstrates understanding of current unit(s) of study
Draws conclusions
Applies oral/written methods to communicate learning using scientific vocabulary
Applies information learned from reading nonfiction text

The Child As a Social Scientist

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Demonstrates understanding of historical people and events
Demonstrates understanding of geography and mapping skills
Demonstrates understanding of civics and government
Demonstrates understanding of economics
Applies global perspective to historic and current events
Demonstrates understanding of human-environmental interaction
Applies information learned from reading nonfiction text
 The Child As a Musician
Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Demonstrates understanding of music principles and utilizes skills in performance
Relates to historical, cultural, and aesthetic aspects of music
Uses the process of critique to improve performance

The Child As an Artist

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Identifies and creates works of art using various media and demonstrates an understanding of the Elements
and Principles of Art
Understands the role, development, and influence of the arts throughout history and across cultures
Uses the process of critique to respond, apply, and reflect upon a work of art

The Child in World Language (Spanish)

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Demonstrates Grammar & Usage: nouns & gender, greetings, and farewells
Demonstrates Grammar & Usage: compound subjects, family relationships
Demonstrates Grammar & Usage: coordinating conjunctions, simple present tense
Demonstrates Grammar & Usage: vocabulary usage, transitive verbs

The Child in Health and Physical Education

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Demonstrates health-enhanced levels of physical fitness
Demonstrates locomotor and non-locomotor skills
Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior through positive sportsmanship and following
applicable safely guidelines

The Child As a user of Technology

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Uses digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information
Demonstrates an understanding of the nature and impact of technology

The Child in the Media Center

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Effort
Demonstrates ability to locate and utilize information
Demonstrates ability to evaluate information

Behavior Code
3 2 1
Consistently Demonstrates Occasionally Demonstrates Requires Attention

The Child as a Citizen

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Works, shares, and interacts cooperatively
Accepts responsibility for own behavior
Respects others and their property
Follows school expectations for respecting and honoring the dignity of others
Demonstrates appropriate self-control

The Child as a Learner

Marking Period 1 2 3 4
Uses time effectively and stays on task
Demonstrates organizational skills
Exhibits curiosity and a desire to extend learning
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