Grade 2 math report card comments

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Exceeds

Strength, Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Sam handles tricky story problems, such as ones with a missing start, and explains each step clearly. CCSS 2.OA.A.1: one- and two-step word problems CCSS MP3: construct viable arguments Written for Grades 1-2
Strength, Number and Operations in Base Ten. Sam explains place value clearly, showing how a number is made of tens and ones. CCSS 2.NBT.A.1: amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones CCSS MP3: construct viable arguments Written for Kindergarten-Grade 2
Next step, Geometry. At home, Sam can hunt for shapes around the house and describe the features of each one. CCSS 2.G.A.1: having specified attributes Home tip Written for Kindergarten-Grade 2

Meets

Strength, Geometry. Sam names common flat and solid shapes and describes the sides and corners of each. CCSS 2.G.A.1: recognize and draw shapes Written for Kindergarten-Grade 2
Next step, Number and Operations in Base Ten. At home, Sam can bundle straws or sticks into groups of ten to build and count larger numbers. CCSS 2.NBT.A.1: amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones Home tip Written for Kindergarten-Grade 2
Next step, Measurement and Data. Sam is encouraged to explain what a graph shows using words like most, least, and how many more. CCSS 2.MD.D.10: picture graph and a bar graph Written for Kindergarten-Grade 2

Approaching

Strength, Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Sam knows some addition facts by heart and counts on to solve others. CCSS 2.OA.B.2: fluently add and subtract within 20 Written for Kindergarten-Grade 2
Strength, Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Sam can tell whether a story problem asks to add or subtract, with some support. CCSS 2.OA.A.1: one- and two-step word problems CCSS MP1: make sense of problems Written for Kindergarten-Grade 2
Next step, Measurement and Data. Sam will benefit from making simple graphs with real objects before using paper. CCSS 2.MD.D.10: picture graph and a bar graph Written for Kindergarten-Grade 2

Beginning

Strength, Number and Operations in Base Ten. Sam is starting to read and write two-digit numbers. CCSS 2.NBT.A.2: count within 1000 Written for Grades 1-2
Next step, Measurement and Data. A next step is for Sam to practice reading clocks in steps of five minutes. CCSS 2.MD.C.7: tell and write time Written for Grade 2
Next step, Geometry. Sam will benefit from feeling the sides and corners of shape blocks while naming each shape. CCSS 2.G.A.1: having specified attributes Written for Kindergarten-Grade 2

How U.S. districts report

One district grades conduct and work habits on a three-level scale.
Students receive grades (1, 2, or 3), separate from the content area, for conduct and work habits.
Wake County Public School System (North Carolina), Elementary Report Cards, web page · Source
Another district marks work habits with four letters.
E (Excellent), S (Satisfactory), N (Needs Improvement), U (Unsatisfactory)
Santa Ana Unified School District (California), Report Card Guide for Parents, Grade 1 (Rev. 2016), PDF p.2-3 · Source
One district shares report cards with families three times a year.
Report cards are shared with parents three times each school year
San Diego Unified School District (California), Grading Policy (Hardy Elementary page), web page · Source

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