Grade 4 math report card comments

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Exceeds

Strength, Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Sam solves word problems with several steps with ease. They can use a letter for the unknown and check that answers make sense. CCSS 4.OA.A.3: multistep word problems CCSS MP1: check their answers to problems using a different method Written for Grades 3-4
Strength, Measurement and Data. Sam solves area and perimeter problems with ease and explains which one a problem needs. CCSS 4.MD.A.3: area and perimeter formulas CCSS MP3: construct viable arguments Written for Grades 3-4
Next step, Number and Operations - Fractions. At home, Sam can use fractions while cooking, such as doubling a recipe or measuring half a cup. CCSS 4.NF.B.3: sum of fractions 1/b Home tip Written for Grades 4-5

Meets

Strength, Geometry. Sam can explain why squares and rectangles both belong in the group of four-sided shapes. CCSS 4.G.A.2: classify two-dimensional figures CCSS MP3: construct viable arguments Written for Grades 3-5
Next step, Number and Operations in Base Ten. A next step is for Sam to line up digits by place value when adding or subtracting big numbers. CCSS 4.NBT.B.4: fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers CCSS MP6: attend to precision Written for Grades 3-4
Next step, Number and Operations in Base Ten. Sam is encouraged to make a quick estimate first and then check the answer against it. CCSS 4.NBT.A.3: round multi-digit whole numbers CCSS MP1: check their answers to problems using a different method Written for Grades 3-5

Approaching

Strength, Geometry. Sam knows common shape names and is starting to compare shapes by angle size and side length. CCSS 4.G.A.2: classify two-dimensional figures Written for Grades 3-5
Strength, Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Sam can continue a simple number pattern and is starting to describe the rule. CCSS 4.OA.C.5: number or shape pattern Written for Grades 3-5
Next step, Number and Operations - Fractions. At home, Sam can share a pizza or a snack into equal parts and talk about the size of each part. CCSS 4.NF.B.3: sum of fractions 1/b Home tip Written for Grades 3-4

Beginning

Strength, Measurement and Data. With support, Sam can read the value of a bar on a graph. CCSS 4.MD.B.4: Make a line plot Written for Grades 3-4
Next step, Geometry. At home, Sam can play a shape guessing game, describing a shape for a family member to name. CCSS 4.G.A.2: classify two-dimensional figures Home tip Written for Grades 3-5
Next step, Measurement and Data. A next step is for Sam to practice measuring real objects and writing the unit each time. CCSS 4.MD.A.1: relative sizes of measurement units CCSS MP6: attend to precision Written for Grades 3-4

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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