2017-2018 Elementary Report Card Update

Revisions Progress Report Behaviors Literacy Math Science Literacy and Math only, descriptors and language changed to more closely align with new Illinois Learning Standards

Performance Descriptors Mastery (4) demonstrates ability to apply extended thinking about the skills and knowledge of the standard Proficient (3) demonstrates skills and knowledge of the standard Basic (2) demonstrates a basic understanding of the skills and knowledge of the standard Below Basic (1) demonstrates a below basic understanding of the skills and knowledge of the standard; may demonstrate gaps in skills and knowledge No Evidence (0) no or insufficient evidence of learning to assess the standard at this time Not Evaluated (NE) standard has not been evaluated at this time

What does a “4” mean? 4 = Mastery make connections design critique Depth of knowledge with the standard and skills NOT above and beyond to the next grade level Extended thinking make connections design prove critique create synthesize analyze apply concepts

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