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REPORT CARDS IMPROVEMENTSGRADES 1–8
Information for Parents
OCTOBER 2013
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Purpose of a Report Card
To give parents a summary of how well their child is learning.
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Nova Scotia Report Cards
Two major areas we report on
• Attendance• Learner Profile
• Grade*• Anecdotal Comment
*Grades 1–12 receive a grade.
Social Development Work Habits
Student achievement in relation to thelearning outcomes
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Learner Profile: Social Development and Work HabitsThese are reported on the Learner Profile.
4 main categories
• Classwork and assignments• Interacts with others• Organizational skills• Responsibility and Independence
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Nova Scotia Report Card
The Primary report card has three components:• attendance • learner profile • anecdotal comments
Grades 1–12 report cards have four components:• attendance• learner profile• grade • anecdotal comments
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Why were changes made to the Report Card for Grades 1–8?
We wanted to improve report cards to clearly answer this question, “How well is my child doing?”
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Reporting Code
Reporting Descriptors for Grades 1–8effective September 1, 2013
A
The student demonstrates achievement with thorough understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes.
B
The student demonstrates achievement with good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes.
C
The student demonstrates achievement with basic understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes.
D
The student demonstrates achievement with limited understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes. The student has not met expectations.
N/ANot applicable at this time.
INSInsufficient evidence to report on achievement of the expected learning outcomes.
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Why might I See N/A?
N/A means Not applicable at this time
• You might see this in the Mathematics section of the report card for a strand.
• And, you might see it if your child is taking part in the Grade 6 Intensive French.
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Why might I see INS—Insufficient Evidence?
This code would be used if a teacher did not have any or had very little assessment evidence to be able to report on student achievement, in certain situations.
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What is the purpose of the anecdotal comment?
An anecdotal comment is intended to provide a bit more detail on your child's achievement by commenting on a strength(s), a need(s), and a suggestion(s) for further learning within that course/subject.
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After reading the report card a parent should
• Understand clearly how your child is doing in that class/ subject
• Understand that your child has an area(s) of strength
• Understand that your child has an area(s) of need
• Understand what can be/will be done to support/further your child's learning
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What do I do if I have more questions?
• Always start with your child's teacher(s)!