THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BROOKLINE Conference Form Grade 5 School Year 2012 - 2013

Name Grade

--------5th

Teacher School

Ms. DeCroix Devotion

Fall 9/06/12-11/01/12 Days Absent Days Tardy

Spring

Work Habits and Responsibilities Continuum R = rarely Work Habits and Responsibilities
Respects rights and feelings of others Exercises self-control Listens to other students and teachers Contributes to class discussions Works independently Works cooperatively Is organized Uses time wisely Follows directions Completes homework on time Persists Helps build a positive classroom community Demonstrates effort
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S = sometimes

U = usually

C = consistently

Fall
Teacher Student

Spring
Teacher Student

End of Year
Teacher Student

U S U C C C U/S U U C C U/S U

Learning Continuum
NY (Not Yet Child does not yet demonstrate awareness of skills and content.) BEG (Beginning Child demonstrates some awareness of skills and content.) DEV (Developing Child demonstrates application of skills and content with support.) EST (Established Child demonstrates application of skills and content independently.) N/A (Not Applicable skills and content not yet taught) Language Arts Reading Comprehension: All Subject Areas
Applies word identification skills Understands meaning of words (vocabulary) Understands literal meaning Understands implied meaning Reads orally with fluency

Fall

Spring

End of Year

EST EST EST DEV+ EST

Written Composition
Composes with focus, organization and detail Revises for clarity Proofreads for grammar, spelling, mechanics Spells correctly (on tests/on daily work) Writes legibly

DEV EST EST EST EST Fall Spring EST End of Year

Social Studies Demonstrates understanding of grade level social studies Demonstrates mapping skills and an understanding of geographic concepts Understands social studies vocabulary Makes connections/draws conclusions Participates by sharing relevant information and opinions
Demonstrates ability to perform grade level analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills

EST DEV+ EST EST Fall Spring EST End of Year

Reference Skills Locates information from a variety of sources

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Uses research skills for written and oral presentations Constructs and interprets graphs, tables & charts

DEV EST

Science
Demonstrates understanding of grade level science on classwork and homework assignments Shares their work and ideas during class lessons and discussions Listens to and comments appropriately on the ideas and work of others Records questions and information from observations in science notebook in a way that is clear and easy for others to understand While observing, asks many questions and demonstrates curiosity Makes careful observations using the five senses (using scientific tools when appropriate) Makes relevant predictions and can explain predictions Makes convincing claims based on evidence Makes connections between what is learned and everyday life

Fall

Spring

End of Year

Mathematics
Explains strategies (using words, pictures, and/or symbols) and assesses reasonableness of an answer Orders and compares whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents (5.N.7) Multiplies three-digit by two-digit numbers accurately and efficiently using a variety of strategies (i.e. the standard algorithm) (5.N.12) Replaces variables with given values in order to evaluate, simplify, and solve problems (5.P.2) Simplifies fractions when both the numerator and denominator have 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 as a common factor (5.N.13) Adds and subtracts decimals to the thousandths (5.N.13) Divides whole numbers by double-digit divisors and interprets and expresses remainders in division problems (5.N.12) Names, classifies, and describes angles and various
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Fall

Spring EST EST EST

End of Year

EST EST EST EST DEV

types of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes (5.G.1/2) Analyzes data by using statistical methods including median, mean, mode, and range (5.D.1) Adds and subtracts fractions with like and unlike denominators of 2, 4, 5, and 10 (5.N.13) Calculates volume and surface area of a rectangular prism (5.M.4)

EST EST DEV

Fall Comments General Overview of Child (description, interests, routines, and social interaction) Teachers Reflections on Childs Academics (areas of strength and areas for growth)

Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: __________________ Teacher Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: __________________

(fall) (fall)

Spring Comments General Overview of Child (description, interests, routines, and social interaction) ------ is an outgoing and intelligent member of our classroom. He makes contributions frequently and consistently in all subject areas. He produces good work both in groups and individually. ----- shows a strong interest in school and it is clear that he wants to do very well. He is very strong socially as well. He gets along with all members of the class and can work cooperatively in any group he is put in. ----- enjoys joking around with his friends in class and has improved his knowledge of the difference between being funny and potentially being rude. He spends much of his free time during the day reading about football or playing football outside with others. ----- is also very helpful to the students in the classroom who are still learning English, and will often clarify words or phrases for them as they need it. ----- is a very confident and social member of this 5th grade classroom. -Needs to work on self monitoring. -Still needs to improve the difference between joking a teasing others.
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Teachers Reflections on Childs Academics (areas of strength and areas for growth) ----- is strong academically. He raises his hand constantly to answer questions and he gives the correct answer almost 100 percent of the time. ----- is also very good with understanding new, abstract concepts that are introduced to the class. ----- completes math extensions and challenges in a small group outside of class twice a week. ----- is a very strong member of the class, but this tends to conflict with his desire to finish assignments and assessments first. ----- rushes through his work often, which results in him making many careless mistakes. ---- needs to work on checking his assignments over before handing them in in order to avoid these mistakes. Specifically in ELA, ----needs to work on reading through his written work to avoid errors and lack of supporting evidence. ----- also needs to work on keeping discussions relevant when he is working in groups. He understands the content, but easily goes off topic when the teacher is not near him during group work. Since he is a very strong member of the class, his actions tend to dictate how others will work. The more ----- is on task, the more his peers will follow his lead and do the same. Work on: -impulsivity -proofreading -organization -respecting authority -staying on task in small groups Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _________________ Teacher Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _________________
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