Trustee Gough Ward 3 Forum TDSB/Provincial Report Card Thursday February 6, 2014 How to understand the TDSB/Provincial Report Card 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Tracy Hayhurst/Sheryl Robinson Petrazzini

Growing Success

TDSB/Provincial Report Card Agenda Growing Success - Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools , First Edition, Covering Grades 1 to 12, 2010 Ontario Provincial Report Cards – Supporting your Child’s Learning Reporting Student Learning – Effective Communication Questions and Conversation

Key points about Growing Success Growing Success - Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools , First Edition, Covering Grades 1 to 12, 2010 : Ministry of Education Policy document that guides assessment , evaluation and reporting across Ontario Implementation began in September 2010 Report Cards templates are consistent across Ontario

Purpose of Growing Success The purpose of the assessment, evaluation and reporting policy document is to: update and clarify, consolidate, and coordinate policy; achieve fairness, transparency, equity, and consistency across the province

Contents Fundamental Principles Learning Skills and Work Habits Contents of Growing Success Contents Fundamental Principles Learning Skills and Work Habits Performance Standards: the Achievement Chart Assessment for Learning and as Learning Evaluation Reporting Student Achievement Students with Special Education Needs

Contents (Continued) English Language Learners E-learning Contents of Growing Success Contents (Continued) English Language Learners E-learning Credit Recovery Appendix 1: Large-Scale Assessment Appendix 2: Progress Report Card and Provincial Report Card Templates Appendix 3: Resources for Particular Policy and Program Areas Glossary and References

Assessment and Evaluation Supporting Your Child’s Learning Assessment and Evaluation “The purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning.” (p. 6 Growing Success)

Reporting Student Achievement Reporting To Parents/Guardians Reporting Student Achievement Reporting in Kindergarten Reporting – Grade 1-6 Reporting – Grade 7-8 Reporting - Grade 9-12

Reporting Student Achievement Teacher Comments “Space is provided on all progress report cards and provincial report cards from Grade 1-12 for teachers to make anecdotal comments about students’ achievement of curriculum expectations, or in the case of the Elementary Progress Report Cards, progress toward achievement of the expectations.” (p. 64, Growing Success)

Teacher Comments (Continued) Anecdotal Comments Teacher Comments (Continued) “In writing anecdotal comments, teachers should focus on what students have learned, describe significant strengths, and identify next steps for improvement. Teachers should strive to use language that parents will understand and should avoid language that simply repeats the wordings of the curriculum expectations or the achievement chart. “ (p. 64, Growing Success)

Reporting in Kindergarten Kindergarten Progress Report Junior Kindergarten Summary

Reporting Grades 1-8 Progress Report Card Provincial Report Card 1

Reporting in Secondary Reporting Grades 9-12 “For Grades 7 to 12, achievement of the curriculum expectations for each subject (or strand) or course is reported on the provincial report cards as percentage marks. The report cards provide a chart showing the definitions of the four levels of achievement and their alignment with percentage marks.”

Learning Skills/Work Habits The Elementary Progress Report Card and the elementary and secondary provincial report cards provide a record of the learning skills and work habits demonstrated by students in the following six categories: Responsibility Organization Independent Work Collaboration Initiative Self-Regulation

Reporting Student Learning Report Card Comments Reporting Student Learning Examples of Report Card Comments Primary, Junior, Secondary

Reporting Student Learning Understanding the Report Card Reporting Student Learning Special Education ELL

Reporting Student Learning Student Achievement Reporting Student Learning “...teachers ... make consistent judgements about the quality of student learning based on clear performance standards and on a body of evidence collected over time...for developing clear and specific feedback for students and parents.” (P. 16 ,Growing Success)

Communication Communication and the reporting process

Tips for Parent/Guardian- Teacher Conferences What should you expect? A two-way conversation Emphasis on learning Opportunities and challenges

Thank you Inspiration From A Kid

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