Grade 5 math report card comments

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Exceeds

Strength, Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Sam writes and works out expressions with parentheses and explains the order of each step. CCSS 5.OA.A.1: parentheses, brackets, or braces Written for Grade 5
Next step, Number and Operations - Fractions. To grow further, Sam can solve multi-step fraction word problems and explain why each answer makes sense. CCSS 5.NF.A.2: word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions CCSS MP3: construct viable arguments Written for Grades 4-5
Next step, Number and Operations in Base Ten. To grow further, Sam can solve problems with several steps and large numbers and explain each strategy. CCSS 5.NBT.B.5: fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers CCSS MP3: construct viable arguments Written for Grades 3-5

Meets

Strength, Geometry. Sam sorts shapes into groups by the number of sides and the kinds of angles. CCSS 5.G.B.4: classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy Written for Grades 3-5
Strength, Number and Operations in Base Ten. Sam multiplies and divides using strategies that make sense and explains the steps. CCSS 5.NBT.B.5: fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers CCSS 5.NBT.B.6: whole-number quotients of whole Written for Grades 4-5
Next step, Measurement and Data. A next step is for Sam to label every measurement with its unit. CCSS 5.MD.A.1: convert among different-sized standard measurement units CCSS MP6: attend to precision Written for Grades 3-5

Approaching

Strength, Geometry. Sam can tell some shapes apart by key features, with some support. CCSS 5.G.B.4: classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy Written for Grades 3-5
Next step, Measurement and Data. At home, Sam can practice reading kitchen scales and measuring cups. CCSS 5.MD.A.1: convert among different-sized standard measurement units Home tip Written for Grades 3-5
Next step, Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Sam will benefit from using a table to track a pattern and look for the rule. CCSS 5.OA.B.3: two numerical patterns CCSS MP7: look for and make use of structure Written for Grades 3-5

Beginning

Strength, Number and Operations - Fractions. Sam is beginning to use a model to find, for example, 3 groups of one fourth. CCSS 5.NF.B.4: multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction Written for Grades 4-5
Strength, Measurement and Data. Sam is beginning to count unit cubes to find how much space a box fills, with support. CCSS 5.MD.C.3: volume as an attribute of solid figures Written for Grade 5
Next step, Number and Operations in Base Ten. At home, Sam can play a place value game with dice, making the biggest number possible. CCSS 5.NBT.A.1: 10 times as much Home tip Written for Grades 3-5

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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