Report Cards
Notes: Attachedto Report
Evaluated Projects or Assignments
Standardized Assessment Report
Portfolios or Exhibits of Student's Work
Phone Calls to Parents
Homework Assignments
Tools for Comprehensive Reporting System
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Tools for ComprehensiveReporting System
School Open-Houses
School Web Pages
Newsletter to Parents
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Personal Letter to Parents
Student-Teacher Conferences
Student-Led Conference
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Guidelines for BetterPractice
The following statements serve as guide on how to
utilize effectively the grading and reporting systems:
1.Begin with a clear statement of purpose.
2.Provide accurate and understandable descriptions of learning.
3.Use grading and reporting to enhance teaching and learning.
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DO
Use well-thought-out professionaljugments.
Try everything you can to score and grade fairly.
Grade according to pre-established learning targets and standards.
Clearly inform students and parents of grading procedures at the
beginning of the semester.
Rely most on current information
Mark grade and returm assessments to students as soon ass
possible and with as much feedback as possible.
16.
DONT
Depend entirely onnumber crunching
Allow personal bias to affect grades.
Grade on the curve using the class as the norm group.
Keep grading procedures secret.
Penalize poor performing students early in the semester
Return assessment weeks later with little or no feedback
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Planning and ImplementingParent-Teacher Conference
The parent-teacher conference is the most
common way teachers communicate with parents
about students progress. It is typically a face-to-
face discussion, though phone conferences and
calls can also be used. Parent-teacher conferences
may be initiated by either the teacher or the
parent, based on purpose.
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These are conductedin the beginning of the
year to communicate school and class policies,
class content, evaluation procedures,
expectations and procedures for getting in
touch with teachers.
Group Conferences
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Individual Conference
These areconducted in the beginning of the year to
communicate school and class policies, class content,
evaluation procedures, expectations and procedures
for getting in touch with teachers.
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Checklists for ConductingParent Teacher Conferences
Plan each conference in advance.
Conduct the conference in a private, quiet, and comfortable
setting.
Begin with class discussion of positive student performances.
Established an informal, professional tone.
Encourage parent participation in the conference.
Be frank in reviewing student strengths and weaknesses
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Review language skills.
Reviewlearning targets with examples of student performances
that show progress.
Avoid discussing other students and teachers.
Avoid bluffing.
Identify two or three areas to work on in a plan of action.
1. Which ofthe following is an example of a standardized assessment report?
A. Parent-teacher conference
B. Homework assignment
C. National achievement test result
D. Phone call to parents
2. What is the primary purpose of report cards?
A. To rank students in class
B. To communicate student progress
C. To determine teacher effectiveness
D. To record school events
3. Which of the following is considered a good grading practice?
A. Grading based on student popularity
B. Grading on a curve
C. Grading according to learning standards
D. Relying on a single test
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5. Which ofthe following tools involves a collection of a student's work over time?
A. Report Card
B. Portfolio
C. Phone call
D. Homework
6. What should a teacher avoid during a parent-teacher conference?
A. Giving specific examples of progress
B. Discussing other students
C. Reviewing learning targets
D. Encouraging parent participation
7. According to best practices, grades should primarily be based on:
A. Class participation only
B. Attendance
C. Student performance
D. Teacher preference
8. Which of the following is a DON’T in grading practices?
A. Assigning higher grades in borderline cases
B. Returning graded assessments quickly
C. Allowing personal bias to affect grades
D. Giving detailed feedback
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9. What isa benefit of student-led conferences?
A. They eliminate the need for teachers
B. They encourage student accountability
C. They reduce communication with parents
D. They focus only on grades
10. What should be clearly explained to students and parents at the start of the semester?
A. Class rankings
B. Teacher salaries
C. Grading procedures
D. Class attendance policy