SOCIAL STUDIES

READING

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HM tests (end of story quizzes), comprehension quizzes

Teacher listens to student read unfamiliar material aloud.

To determine the score, count each word in the text, including articles. If students self-correct, it is counted as a correct word.

Note whether or not the student reads with expression. If the score is borderline, consider expression into the final determination.

E = More than 145 words

S = 125-145 words read correctly in one minute

P = 80-124 words per minute

N = 0-79 words per minute

WRITING

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Use a variety of student writing examples

Essays: Persuasive, Personal Narrative, Descriptive and Demonstration

E = Uses effective, precise vocabulary beyond what the teacher has introduced

S = Writing includes effective descriptors and figurative language that enhance meaning,

P = Uses limited vocabulary, no spice, a few moments of sparkle

N = Limited, simple vocabulary, redundancy in usage

Use a variety of student writing examples

Essays: Persuasive, Personal Narrative, Descriptive and Demonstration

E = not available

S = Paragraph includes full sentences, flows well and has topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence

P = Paragraph has two of the components of an "S"

N = Lacks complete sentences and organization

E = Consistently follows all writing rules, including those not taught

S = Consistently writes with correct punctuation, grammar, and capitalization

P = Inconsistent use of correct punctuation, grammar, and capitalization

N = Rarely uses correct punctuation and capitalization

E = Art-form; better than teacher; beautifully; consistently "S"

S = Lower- and upper-case letters are slanted, sized and formed correctly and legibly

P = Inconsistent of "S"

N = Rarely of "S"

E = Consistently and correctly spells words that have not been taught

S = Consistently does well on tests, in DOL, and uses correct spelling in writing and theme tests

P = Consistently scores well on tests and consistently misspells in daily writing and DOL.

E = Not applicable

S = 7-10 points on each test

P = 4-6 points

N = 3 or fewer

SPEAKING

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Demonstration speech - Curriculum-based assessment developed by St. Louis Park Teachers (available in Shared Curriculum)

Teacher observation during morning meeting and conversations

MATH

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E = 95-100% Consistently accurately solves problems on all the quizzes and shows this in homework and class work.

S = 80-94%

P = 65-79%

N = 64 and below

Unit 10 - Convert between simple fractions and decimals for 1/2, 1/3, 1/4

Use money to help teach the concept.

E = 95-100% Consistently accurately solves problems on all the quizzes and shows this in homework and class work.

S = 80-94%

P = 65-79%

N = 64 and below

E = 95-100% Consistently accurately solves problems on all the quizzes and shows this in homework and class work.

S = 80-94%

P = 65-79%

N = 64 and below

E = 95-100%

S = 80-94%

P = 65-79%

N = 64 and below

E = Is able to accurately make multiple interpretations that are clearly connected to the graph.

S = Successfully uses data to create an accurate graph and correctly analyzes data

P = Needs some assistance to make a graph OR makes an inaccurate graph independently. Inconsistently analyzes graphed data correctly

N = Unable to make a graph or analyze data

Unit 9

Maria Puchol will develop a list of shapes, characteristics, etc.

Science

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Paper and pencil test

Vocabulary test

Social Studies

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Use "Quick Study" booklet

Northeast pp 26, 27

Southeast pp 40, 41

Midwest pp 54, 55

Southwest pp 68, 69

Assessment Book

Northeast: Unit 2 pp 25-28

Optional: Chapters 4,5

Southeast: Unit 3 pp 37-40

Optional: Chapters 6,7

Midwest: Unit 4 pp 49-52

Optional: Chapters 8,9

Southwest: Unit 5 pp 61-64

Optional: Chapters 10,11

West: Unit 6 pp 73-76

HEALTH

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E = Not available

S = NUse rating scale

E = Not available

S = N Use rating scale

LIBRARY MEDIA

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Assessment: Keyboarding Skills test.

Teacher evaluates with Media Specialist help. Mark in January. Reinforce in WP activities.

This scale is too high; students do not do this well (4th gr reps)

E= Types 20 or more WPM with 98% accuracy and demonstrates correct posture

S= Types a minimum of 12 WPM with 92% accuracy and demonstrates correct posture

P= Types 9-11 WPM with less than 92% accuracy and demonstrates correct posture with reminders

N= Types less than 9 WPM and needs frequent reminders to use correct posture

E= Content and presentation exceed rubric expectations

S= Uses the research process to create and deliver a multi-media presentation that utilizes text, graphics, formatting and proper bibliographic information as detailed in the rubric

P= Needs frequent assistance to complete presentation or receives a 2 on the rubric

N= Multimedia presentation is missing one or more components and the rubric rating is less than

E= Not applicable

S= Independently locates resources in the LMC

P= Locates resources in the library media center with minimal assistance

N= Unable to locate resources with minimal assistance

ART

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MUSIC

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E: Holds own solo part while singing with others (with succeeding indicators)

S: Consistently sings with correct pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and tempo

P: Inconsistent use of the above

N: No singing voice evident

E: Initiates supplemental work - second part or ostinato to what was written or sung

S: Consistently reads and notates melodies and rhythms accurately

Pr: Inconsistently reads and notates melodies and rhythms accurately

N: Inaccurate reading and notating

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 N = Seldom follows rules but knows vocabulary or vice versa

P = Infrequently follows rules and incorrectly uses vocabulary

Teacher observation of students

Following rules of game

Cooperation with teammates - passing the ball

Good sportsmanship

E = Models exemplary behavior and encourages excellent sportsmanship

S = Consistently demonstrates positive sportsmanship

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