Grade 8 math report card comments

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Exceeds

Strength, The Number System. Sam estimates square roots that are not whole numbers and explains how each estimate was made. CCSS 8.NS.A.1: numbers that are not rational are called irrational CCSS MP3: construct viable arguments Written for Grade 8
Strength, Expressions and Equations. Sam writes and solves equations for real situations and explains what each step means. CCSS 8.EE.C.7: solve linear equations in one variable CCSS MP4: model with mathematics Written for Grades 6-8
Next step, Geometry. Sam is ready to use the Pythagorean Theorem with real distances, such as ramps and ladders. CCSS 8.G.B.7: Apply the Pythagorean Theorem Written for Grade 8

Meets

Strength, Statistics and Probability. Sam creates accurate graphs and describes how the data are spread out. CCSS 8.SP.A.1: interpret scatter plots Written for Grades 6-8
Next step, Expressions and Equations. Sam is encouraged to put the answer back into the equation to check it. CCSS 8.EE.C.7: solve linear equations in one variable CCSS MP1: check their answers to problems using a different method Written for Grades 6-8
Next step, Functions. A next step is for Sam to compare two functions given in different forms, such as a table and an equation. CCSS 8.F.A.2: compare properties of two functions Written for Grade 8

Approaching

Strength, Statistics and Probability. Sam can read a scatter plot and is beginning to describe its pattern, with some support. CCSS 8.SP.A.1: interpret scatter plots Written for Grade 8
Strength, The Number System. Sam is beginning to tell which numbers are rational and which are not. CCSS 8.NS.A.1: numbers that are not rational are called irrational Written for Grade 8
Next step, Functions. At home, Sam can track a weekly amount, such as allowance or steps, and graph it. CCSS 8.F.B.5: analyzing a graph Home tip Written for Grade 8

Beginning

Strength, Geometry. Sam is beginning to describe slides and flips of shapes on a grid, with support. CCSS 8.G.A.1: rotations, reflections, and translations Written for Grade 8
Next step, Geometry. Sam will benefit from a formula sheet to find the volume of cylinders step by step. CCSS 8.G.C.9: volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres Written for Grade 8
Next step, Expressions and Equations. A next step is for Sam to practice writing very large numbers in scientific notation. CCSS 8.EE.A.4: Use scientific notation Written for Grade 8

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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