Kindergarten Level

Standards-Based Report Cards in Magnolia ISD

What is a Standards-Based Report Card?

It reports a child’s progress toward meeting state and district standards in areas of content and performance. It gives specific information on a student’s level of proficiency on a given standard.

Who Benefits from the Standards-Based Report Card?

Parents/Guardians and children can be more aware of what is expected. It provides parents/guardians with a more detailed

outline of the expectations in each of the major academic areas.

It breaks down the state’s standards, so parents/guardians can see the specific area, or areas, in which their child could use extra practice.

Teachers can get a better understanding of what each child should know and be able to do at the kindergarten level.

How does the Standards-Based Report Card Compare to the Letter

Grade System?

Letter grades measure how well children do in comparison to their classmates. The standards-based report card measures how well an individual child is doing in relation to the grade level standards, not the work of other children.

This gives parents/guardians a better understanding of their child’s strengths and weaknesses and encourages all children to do their best.

Why Did We Need a Change?

The traditional system was based on many factors including work habits, attitude and other variables.

A standards-based report card gives specific information concerning a child’s level of proficiency on a given standard.

The focus is on what the child actually learns.

It’s best for the child!

What Will the Report Card Look Like?

The report card will look different than the traditional one that reports a numerical grade for each subject. We want to communicate to families what we expect children to know, be able to do, and understand.

Magnolia ISD

KINDERGARTEN REPORT CARD 2012-2013 School Year

4 Understandings go beyond grade level expectation

3 Exhibits mastery of skill/concept

2 Exhibits skill/concept with minimal guidance

1 Exhibits skill/concept with direct guidance

NA Not assessed

Student:

Teacher:

Campus:

Principal:

Language Arts Reporting Period

Reading 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Demonstrates how English is written/printed

Uses strategies to comprehend text Uses new vocabulary from texts Comprehends literary texts Comprehends informational text Comprehends media literacy Writing Uses writing process to compose texts Writes literary texts Writes expository & procedural texts Oral and Written Conventions Uses conventions of academic language

Writes legibly, capitalizes, punctuates in compositions

Uses spelling conventions in compositions

Research Develops a research plan Gathers research resources Listening and Speaking Listens to others Speaks clearly & to the point Works well in teams

Science Demonstrates science concepts Uses scientific investigation and reasoning skills to explore and understand

Math Reporting Period

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Mathematical Process Skills Applies kindergarten math to solve problems arising in everyday life, society and in the workplace.

Number and Operations Uses numbers to represent quantities Describes order of objects with numbers and the relationship within the numeration system

Uses number understandings to solve addition and subtraction problems

Identifies Coins Algebraic Reasoning Identifies patterns in the number word lists

Represents addition and subtraction problems in multiple representations

Geometry and Measurement Recognizes attributes of 2D and 3D figures

Directly compares measurable attributes

Data Analysis Collects and organizes data to make it more useful for interpreting information

Social Studies

Demonstrates concept of citizenship among self, home, school, community

Applies critical thinking skills to organize and use information from a variety of resources

What Will the Report Card Look Like?

New Layout

Nine Week Grading Periods ( No reporting for Kindergarten for the first nine weeks)

Core Subjects all on Front

Student Responsibilities and Attendance on Back

Rubric Performance Indicators

Comment Section

Teacher Conference Request Section

Magnolia ISD

KINDERGARTEN REPORT CARD 2012-2013 School Year

4 Understandings go beyond grade level expectation

3 Exhibits mastery of skill/concept

2 Exhibits skill/concept with minimal guidance

1 Exhibits skill/concept with direct guidance

NA Not assessed

Student:

Teacher:

Campus:

Principal:

Language Arts Reporting Period

Reading 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Demonstrates how English is written/printed

Uses strategies to comprehend text Uses new vocabulary from texts Comprehends literary texts Comprehends informational text Comprehends media literacy Writing Uses writing process to compose texts Writes literary texts Writes expository & procedural texts Oral and Written Conventions Uses conventions of academic language

Writes legibly, capitalizes, punctuates in compositions

Uses spelling conventions in compositions

Research Develops a research plan Gathers research resources Listening and Speaking Listens to others Speaks clearly & to the point Works well in teams

Science Demonstrates science concepts Uses scientific investigation and reasoning skills to explore and understand

Math Reporting Period

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Mathematical Process Skills Applies kindergarten math to solve problems arising in everyday life, society and in the workplace.

Number and Operations Uses numbers to represent quantities Describes order of objects with numbers and the relationship within the numeration system

Uses number understandings to solve addition and subtraction problems

Identifies Coins Algebraic Reasoning Identifies patterns in the number word lists

Represents addition and subtraction problems in multiple representations

Geometry and Measurement Recognizes attributes of 2D and 3D figures

Directly compares measurable attributes

Data Analysis Collects and organizes data to make it more useful for interpreting information

Social Studies

Demonstrates concept of citizenship among self, home, school, community

Applies critical thinking skills to organize and use information from a variety of resources

What is a Standard?

A statement that identifies what children should know and be able to do.

In Texas, the standards are called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, or TEKS.

The exact wording from the kindergarten TEKS are located on the kindergarten report card.

You can find the Kindergarten TEKS at: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148

What are Performance Levels?

Levels will be used on the Standards-Based Report Card to indicate a child’s level of understanding and performance, based on the standards that are set for the entire year.

Magnolia ISD 2012-2013

MATH

Performance Level 1

Exhibits skill/concept with direct guidance

Performance Level 2

Exhibits skill/concept with minimal guidance

Performance Level 3

Exhibits mastery of skill/concept

Performance Level 4 Exhibits

understanding beyond grade level

expectation

Mathematical Processes Skills/Concepts Applies kindergarten math to solve problems arising in everyday life, society and in the workplace. Uses a problem solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution and evaluating the problem solving process and the reasonableness of the solution

With direct guidance:

Begins to make drawings and use manipulatives in appropriate ways, with support

Begins to select a problem solving strategy, with support

Begins to use concrete, and pictorial models and representations, with support

Begins to use math vocabulary and communicates ideas, with support

With minimal guidance:

With increasing frequency and less support, selects tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper/pencil and technology as appropriate techniques including mental math, estimation and number sense as appropriate to solve problems

With increasing frequency and less support, begins to communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning and their implications using multiple representations including symbols, diagrams, graphs and language

With increasing frequency and less support, makes progress with math vocabulary

With increasing frequency and less support, makes progress toward explaining and justifying mathematical ideas using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication

Exhibits mastery of grade level skill/concept: Consistently

identifies math in everyday situations

Consistently solves problems with guidance that include processes of understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan and evaluating the solution for reasonableness

Consistently selects tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper/pencil and technology as appropriate techniques including mental math, estimation and number sense as appropriate to solve problems

Consistently communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning and their implications using multiple representations including symbols, diagrams, graphs and language

Consistently relates everyday language to math language and symbols

Consistently explains and

Understandings beyond grade level expectations: Independently gives

evidence of selecting appropriate strategies

Independently explains and justifies mathematical ideas using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication

Independently selects tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper/pencil and technology as appropriate techniques including mental math, estimation and number sense as appropriate to solve problems

Independently uses a problem solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution and

Magnolia ISD Kindergarten Report Card Rubric

It’s aligned!

Magnolia ISD

KINDERGARTEN REPORT CARD 2012-2013 School Year

4 Understandings go beyond grade level expectation

3 Exhibits mastery of skill/concept

2 Exhibits skill/concept with minimal guidance

1 Exhibits skill/concept with direct guidance

NA Not assessed

Student:

Teacher:

Campus:

Principal:

Language Arts Reporting Period

Reading 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Demonstrates how English is written/printed

Uses strategies to comprehend text Uses new vocabulary from texts Comprehends literary texts Comprehends informational text Comprehends media literacy Writing Uses writing process to compose texts Writes literary texts Writes expository & procedural texts Oral and Written Conventions Uses conventions of academic language

Writes legibly, capitalizes, punctuates in compositions

Uses spelling conventions in compositions

Research Develops a research plan Gathers research resources Listening and Speaking Listens to others Speaks clearly & to the point Works well in teams

Science Demonstrates science concepts Uses scientific investigation and reasoning skills to explore and understand

Math Reporting Period

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Mathematical Process Skills Applies kindergarten math to solve problems arising in everyday life, society and in the workplace.

Number and Operations Uses numbers to represent quantities Describes order of objects with numbers and the relationship within the numeration system

Uses number understandings to solve addition and subtraction problems

Identifies Coins Algebraic Reasoning Identifies patterns in the number word lists

Represents addition and subtraction problems in multiple representations

Geometry and Measurement Recognizes attributes of 2D and 3D figures

Directly compares measurable attributes

Data Analysis Collects and organizes data to make it more useful for interpreting information

Social Studies

Demonstrates concept of citizenship among self, home, school, community

Applies critical thinking skills to organize and use information from a variety of resources

Magnolia ISD 2012-2013

MATH

Performance Level 1

Exhibits skill/concept with direct guidance

Performance Level 2

Exhibits skill/concept with minimal guidance

Performance Level 3

Exhibits mastery of skill/concept

Performance Level 4 Exhibits

understanding beyond grade level expectation

Mathematical Processes Skills/Concepts Applies kindergarten math to solve problems arising in everyday life, society and in the workplace. Uses a problem solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution and evaluating the problem solving process and the reasonableness of the solution

With direct guidance:

Begins to make drawings and use manipulatives in appropriate ways, with support

Begins to select a problem solving strategy, with support

Begins to use concrete, and pictorial models and representations, with support

Begins to use math vocabulary and communicates ideas, with support

With minimal guidance:

With increasing frequency and less support, selects tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper/pencil and technology as appropriate techniques including mental math, estimation and number sense as appropriate to solve problems

With increasing frequency and less support, begins to communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning and their implications using multiple representations including symbols, diagrams, graphs and language

With increasing frequency and less support, makes progress with math vocabulary

With increasing frequency and less support, makes progress toward explaining and justifying mathematical ideas using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication

Exhibits mastery of grade level skill/concept: Consistently identifies

math in everyday situations

Consistently solves problems with guidance that include processes of understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan and evaluating the solution for reasonableness

Consistently selects tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper/pencil and technology as appropriate techniques including mental math, estimation and number sense as appropriate to solve problems

Consistently communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning and their implications using multiple representations including symbols, diagrams, graphs and language

Consistently relates everyday language to math language and symbols

Consistently explains and justifies mathematical ideas using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication

Understandings beyond grade level expectations: Independently gives

evidence of selecting appropriate strategies

Independently explains and justifies mathematical ideas using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication

Independently selects tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper/pencil and technology as appropriate techniques including mental math, estimation and number sense as appropriate to solve problems

Independently uses a problem solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution and evaluating the problem solving process and the reasonableness of the solution

It’s aligned

Need More Information?

For more information about the MISD Kindergarten Report Card and assessment system, feel free to contact… – Your child’s kindergarten teacher

– Your campus principal

– The district web site

Remember… it doesn’t matter where the child

starts, it’s where he or she finishes!