SOCIAL STUDIES

READING

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E = Independently applies strategies to harder material

S = Consistently and independently applies comprehension strategies

P = Comprehension strategies applied inconsistently

N = Need support or reminders to use comprehension strategies

HM Theme Skills Test 2 - D

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After reading (fiction and non-fiction), students identify the main idea by telling who, what and how/why. Use several examples.

E = Not applicable

S = Consistently and independently identifies main idea and supporting details

P = Inconsistently identifies main idea and supporting details

N = Need support to identify main idea

Use the guide from 3rd grade HM end of year:

E = 142 <

S = 124-141

P = 80-123

N = < 79

PSI scale:

E = 110 and more

S = 80-109

P = 65-79

N = 64 or fewer

E = miss one

S = 1200-1400

P = 900 - 1199

N = 0 - 899

WRITING

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E = Independently writes complete sentences using correct capitalization and additional punctuation

S = Independently writes complete sentences uses correct capitalization and end punctuation

P = Inconsistently writes complete sentences

N = Unable to write complete sentences

E = Writes multiple paragraphs or more elaborate/detailed paragraphs

S = Independently writes a complete paragraph that has introductory sentence, supporting details and closing.

P = Needs support to write a paragraph that has introductory sentence, supporting details and closing or needs support

N = Unable to write a complete paragraph

E = not available

S = 90% or more

P = 70-89%

N = 69% or less

Personal narrative, report, and technical writing - Evaluate holistically and on overall success as a writer.

Use the Technical Writing Rubric for reference - in Shared Curriculum, Writing

E = Independently completes tasks correctly

S = Completes writing tasks with appropriate teacher suport

P = Requires a great deal of assistance

N =Cannot complete the tasks without assistance

E = Independently writes in cursive for daily work

S = Similar to the model words

P = Legible with effort by reader

N = illegible

Theme tests

PSI: Read Naturally

E = not available

S = Consistently comprehends what is heard or read aloud

P = Inconsistently

SPEAKING

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E = Not available

S = Consistently communicates using eye contact, clear articulation, speed, expression, and volume with adults and peers

P = Inconsistently communicates using some but not all: eye contact, clear articulation, speed, expression, and volume with adults and peers

MATH

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Dividing a whole into equal parts

Use pictures to show the fractions of a set

E = Excels (96-100% accuracy)

S = Consistently (80-95% accuracy)

P = Shows progress (60-80% accuracy)

N = Cannot (less than 60% accuracy

E = Uses multiple methods and solves problems accurately

S = Consistently explains thinking to solve problems

P = Inconsistent use of strategies

N = Unable to explain strategies

E = Excels (96-100% accuracy)

S = Consistently adds accurately (80-95% accuracy)

P = Shows progress adding (60-80% accuracy)

N = Cannot add (less than 60% accuracy

E = Solves problems automatically and accurately (60 in 4 minutes or less)

S = Solves problems quickly and accurately - no more than two mistakes (60 in 5 minutes)

P = Solves computation problems accurately with strategies (40 to 57 in six minutes)

N = Solves problems accurately with manipulatives/aides or cannot solve accurately without aid (less than 40 in six minutes)

E = Solves problems automatically and accurately (60 in 4 minutes or less)

S = Solves problems quickly and accurately - no more than two mistakes (60 in 5 minutes)

P = Solves computation problems accurately with strategies (40 to 57 in six minutes)

N = Solves problems accurately with manipulatives/aides or cannot solve accurately without aid (less than 40 in six minutes

E = Solves problems quickly and accurately (96-100% accuracy)

S = Solves problems accurately with or without manipulatives or aides (80-95% accuracy)

P = Solves problems accurately relying on manipulatives/aides; not always accurately (60-79% accuracy)

N = Cannot solve accurately (less than 60% accuracy)

E =Creates and interprets graphs independently and accurately (96-100% accuracy)

S = Creates and interprets graphs accurately, with appropriate teacher assistance(80-95% accuracy)

P = ... accurately relying on assistance; not always accurately (60-79% accuracy)

N = Cannot ... accurately (less than 60% accuracy)

Include weight, mass, volume, area, perimeter, linear

Suggestion: Test with 5 questions on area and five on perimeter (PSI has one to share): TrailBlazers: Unit 5, 2nd Grade Unit 16, Perimeter lesson supplemented from McMillan, McGraw Hill materials

E = 96-100%

S = 80-95%

P = 60-79%

N = less than 60% accuracy

Structures of Life (FOSS):

No. 14 assessment sheet, No. 7 assessment sheet

Properties of Sound (FOSS): Sound Assessment (district) (See rubric in Shared Curriculum - Gr 3 - Science - Assessments)

Assessment: Structures of Life - Assessment Sheet No. 7

E = Independently uses ten kinds of seeds; specifies a property by which the seeds have been grouped; correctly groups the seeds by that property; identifies two similar and two different features in part 2.

S = Makes only one minor mistake in the conditions listed above, such as makes one error in the grouping, uses fewer than ten seeds, or does not give four answers in part 2.

P = Makes multiple minor mistakes, such as those listed above, or one major mistake such as failure to specify a property.

N = Makes multiple mistakes

Assessment: Structures of Life - Assessment Sheet No. 14

Short Answer - Item 18 - see the answer sheet in the sidebar, Structures of Life Assessment booklet page 21.

E = not available

S = Student places all seeds in 24 or more of the 26 correct places and provides a reasonable explanation for the last question.

P = Student places all seeds in 20 - 23 of the 26 correct places and does not provide a reasonable explanation for the last question.

N = Makes multiple mistakes

Water (FOSS): Water Cycle Assessment   (district)

Structures of Life (FOSS): No.10 student sheet

E = Independently describes with 4 or more details the properties of living and non-living things and make connections, analogies and comparisons

S = Independently describes with 3-4 details the properties of living and non-living things

P = Describes at least 2 properties with assistance or without assistance

N = Needs assistance to name and describe any properties

Structures of Life (FOSS):

     No.10 student sheet

Assessment: Structures of Life - Student Sheet No. 10

E = Independently puts all of the pictures in the correct order and writes a caption that accurately describes each stage in the life cycle.

S = Independently puts all of the pictures in the correct order and writes a caption that accurately describes 6 out of 8 stages

P = Puts 6 of the 8 pictures in the correct order and writes a caption that somewhat describes 6 out of 8 stages

N = Puts less than 6 pictures in order and writes very little for the captions

Assessment: Structures of Life - Student Sheet No. 15

E = Accurately describes how each animal is like a crayfish in come way (excluding having eye and a mouth), and different from the crayfish in some other way; makes unique comparisons

S = Accurately describes how each animal is like a crayfish (excluding having eyes and mouth), and different in some way; can repeat some comparisons.

P = Accurately describes how at least four of the animals are alike and different compared to the crayfish

N = Makes comparisons for less than three animals

Social Studies

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E = All of the symbols are correctly placed on the map, and all of the Bonus items are accurately completed.

S = Nine or ten of the symbols are correctly placed on the map.

P = Three to eight of the symbols are correctly placed on the map.

N = Two or fewer of the symbols are correctly placed on the map.

Map and Globe Assessment

E   = 100% and 75% of the Bonus Questions

S   = 90% or more on Questions 1-5

P   = 60% - 89% on Questions 1-5

N = 59% or less

Peru - Fall

Argentina - Spring

Ecuador - Fall

Venezeula - Spring

HEALTH

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Great Body Shop: Saying No to Smoking, Drinking, and Drugs end-of-unit test

Students write paragraphs or create presentations about the negative effects, using the notes they took.

E = 96-100% on test and persuasive reasons with 7 or more effects

S = 80-95% correct answers on the test and 5-6 negative effects

P = 60-79% and 3-4 negative effects and

N = Less than 60% and fewer than 3 effects

LIBRARY MEDIA

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Two- or three- column newsletter - Technology Assessment.

Criteria included with assessment. Teachers evaluate.

AQ - embedded into the Social Studies symbols

E = Exceeds requirements of the checklist.

S = Satisfies requirements of the checklist.

P = Does not meet requirements of the checklist

N = Did not complete

ART

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Teacher observation of and conversation with students: Knows and identifies organic and inorganic shapes; Uses organic and inorganic shapes in art products; Identifies positive and negative shapes; Knows and demonstrates that shape is a closed form; Knows and identifies organic and geometric forms; Uses value to create form on a two-dimensional surface (shading in a drawing/painting; Uses value to create tints and shades in art products

E: Identifies and uses value, shape, and form in art products independently and consistently

S: Identifies and uses value, shape, and form, verbally and in art products with little direction/help

P: Needs assistance to use and identify value, shape, and form

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

Teacher observation of and conversation with students: Knows and identifies regular, irregular, and radial patterns in nature and man-made object; Demonstrates use of regular, irregular, and radial patterns in art products

E: Identifies and uses regular, irregular, and radial patterns independently and consistently

S: Identifies and uses regular, irregular, and radial patterns with little direction/help

P: Needs assistance to identify and use regular, irregular, and radial patterns

MUSIC

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E: Always sings with accurate pitch and/or rhythm alone or in a group

S: Consistently sings with accurate pitch and/or rhythm alone or in a group

P: Attempts to sing with accurate pitch and/or rhythm alone or in a group

N: No attempt or problems with pitch and/or rhythm

E: Improvises and/or composes complex rhythms and melodies

S: Consistently improvises and composes simple rhythms and melodies

P: Improvises and composes simple rhythms and melodies some of the time

N: No attempt or problems with improvising and/or composing rhythms

E: Always accurately reads, notates, and performs melodies in the treble clef

S: Consistently reads, notates, and performs melodies in the treble clef

P: Reads, notates, and performs melodies in the treble clef accurately some of the time

N: NO attempt or problems with reading, notating, and performing melodies 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 correctly demonstrates skills; corrects and instructs others

S = Consistently demonstrates skills correctly

N = Seldom demonstrates skills correctly

P = Infrequently demonstrates skills correctly

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)