SOCIAL STUDIES

READING

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Reading inventories; teacher observation of students reading

Teachers measure the skill at reading level

Reading inventories; teacher observation of students reading

Teachers measure the skill at reading level

Reading inventories -

PSI needs scoring correlated to Spanish DRA.

E = Reads and understands material significantly above 2nd grade level (40 or more on the DRA/two grade levels ahead on QRI)

S = Consistently reads and understands 2nd grade text; DRA of 28

P = DRA of 18-24

N = DRA lower than 18

for PSI:

E = 28 and above

S = 16-24 (14, with proof)

P = 10-14 (8 with proff)

N = 6-8 or below

E = not available

S = 90 or more words correct per minute  

P = 75-89 words correct per minute  

N = fewer than 75 words correct per minute  

for PSI:

S = 80 or more words correct per minute

P = 65-79 words correct per minute

N = fewer than 64 words correct per minute

WRITING

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E = Consistently writes complex, complete sentences with capitalization, subjects, predicate and end punctuation.

S = Consistently writes complete sentences with capitalization, subjects, predicate and end punctuation.

P = Inconsistently writes complete sentences with capitalization, subjects, predicate and end punctuation.

N= Needs much assistance to write complete sentences.

E = Flows naturally and includes all three parts

S = and is on topic

P = Does not have all three parts or does not stay on topic

N= Needs much assistance to write narrative

Writing samples throughout the school year

E = Applying spelling rules to words beyond the high-frequency list

S = almost always spells high-frequency words correctly in writing

P = spells many high-frequency words correctly

E = Script is exquisite, exceptional

S = Legible using proper letter formation, space, size, and slant

P = Legible to someone who is accustomed to reading 2 nd graders' writing

N = Illegible

SPEAKING

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E = Speaker shows good preparation and is interesting and presented without hesitation

S = Speaker is prepared and includes all communication techniques (eye contact, clear articulation, speed, expression, and volume)

P = Some communication techniques are weak

N = Difficulty with all the communication techniques

E = Speaker answers questions in-depth

S = answers are related to topic

P = answers to questions are not always on topic

N = Difficulty with answering questions

MATH

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E =  Consistetly uses more than one strategy to explain thinking

S = Consistently explains thinking to solve problems

P = Incomplete or inaccurate explanation or needs assistance in explaining strategies

E = Without teacher instruction, able to accurately complete tasks

S = Consistently accurately reads, writes, and compares numbers

P = Requires some adult assistance to accurately read, write, and compare numbers

N = Requires adult assistance to complete tasks

Use two-paged timed fact tests (one for subtraction and one for addition), to assure automaticity.Use in October, January, March, and June- at conference and report card times.

Note: Use the A-Z Level computation tests as an instructional tool

E = Solves 50 addition and 50 subtraction problems accurately in four minutes or less

S = Solves 40-49 addition and 40-49 subtraction problems accurately without manipulatives or aides in four minutes for each

P = Solves 30-39 addition and 30-39 subtraction problems accurately in four minutes for each

N = Fewer than 29 in four minutes for each

E = not available

S = accurately adds and subtracts with regrouping

P = needs prompting or inaccurate

E = Successfully names places beyond three digits

S = Correctly identifies a digit placement in two- and three-digit numerals

P = Inconsistent with identification; needs teacher prompts

N = Insecure with understanding concept

Assessment:

clock sections of the assessments and teacher observation of students telling time

E = can tell time to the minute (Teacher observation; not on test)

S = accurately answers questions on test and demonstrates time-telling to five-minute increments

P = some inaccuracy and/or needs some assistance; tells time only to the 1/2 hour

N = unable to tell time

Teacher observation throughout the year

E = Uses multiple methods and solves problems accurately

S = Reads, understands and solves story problems correctly most of the time

P = Reads and understands how to solve the story problems with some adult assistance

E = unavailable

S = Accurately determines the value of up to 8 coins

P =

Science

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Identify characteristics of an insect

S = Identifies major body parts (head, thorax, abdomen and six legs)

P = Inaccuracies

N = Unable to do task

Social Studies

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E - The majority of the marks are +

S - The majority of the marks are /, no more than one -, and no - on *ed tasks

P - There are two -, but only one on *ed task

N - There are more than two -

E - Not available on this outcome

S - 0 - 1 strips are out of place

P - 2 - 3 strips are out of place

N - 4 or more of the strips are out of place

HEALTH

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E = Perfectly sorted and classified, and the meal and snack meet all guidelines - nutritionally balanced, attractive, appealing, appropriate portions, and correct proportions

S = Classify foods and sort them correctly. The healthy meal and snack contain food from several food groups and are nutritionally balanced

P = Can EITHER classify and sort foods OR plan a healthy snack

N = Unable to correctly

LIBRARY MEDIA

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E = Relevant information is paraphrased independently and consistently

S = Information includes key words from source (ability to write is not being assessed)

P = Information is transferred or verbalized from source

N = Needs a great deal of assistance to identify relevant information (main idea, key words) in sources

E = Document with graphics and text is completed independently

S = Document with graphics and text is completed, following directions accurately

P = Document is completed with support at each step

N = Document is incomplete

ART

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Teacher observation of and conversation with students: Knows shapes and forms; Identifies positive and negative space; Uses overlapping and size differences to create space (simple perspective); Create the illusion of texture by using lines and colors in art products, i.e. line detail on animals such as fur, feathers, etc.; scratches into crayons, clay, paint; Identifies and uses a horizon line in art products

E: Identifies and uses texture and space in art products independently and consistently

S: Identifies and uses texture and space, verbally and in art products with little direction/help

P: Needs assistance to use and identify textures and space  

N: Needs help to complete activities a majority of the time

MUSIC

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E: Always sings expressively alone or in a group

S: Consistently sings expressively alone or in a group - with varying dynamics and/or tempo

P: Attempts to sing expressively alone or in a group

N: No attempt to sing expressively

E: Always reads and notates eight-beat rhythms on body percussion or classroom instruments

S: Consistently reads and notates eight-beat rhythms on body percussion or classroom instruments

P: Attempts to read and notate eight-beat rhythms on body percussion or classroom instruments

N: No attempt to read or notate accurately

PHY. ED.

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E = Most components are scored "Exceeding"

S = Most components are scored "Succeeding" with very few P's or N's

P = Most components are scored "Progressing" or "Needs Improvement" and maybe a few S's

N = Most of the components are scored "Needs Improvement

E = Almost always follows rules and correctly uses vocabulary; corrects and instructs others

S = Consistently follows rules and correctly uses vocabulary

P= Seldom follows rules but knows vocabulary or vice versa

N= Infrequently follows rules and incorrectly uses vocabulary

E = Almost always correctly demonstrates skills; corrects and instructs others

S = Consistently demonstrates skills correctly

N = Seldom demonstrates skills correctly

P = Infrequently demonstrates skills correctly

Teacher observation of students

Following rules of game

Cooperation with teammates - passing the ball

Good sportsmanship

Uses appropriate game etiquette

E = Models exemplary behavior and encourages excellent sportsmanship

S = Consistently demonstrates positive sportsmanship

P = Sometimes demonstrates positive sportsmanship (50% of the time)