Reporting Student Learning

8 Reporting Student LearningStrengthsAchievement of Curriculum ExpectationsThe following examples illustrate comments reporting on the student’s strengths in learningrelated to the curriculum. Notice that comments are connected directly to the curriculum (e.g.,overall expectations, strands, fundamental concepts, big ideas, subject-specific processes, and/orcategories in the achievement chart). Notice too that the comments are written in clear languageand that they are personalized, referring to specific evidence of learning in activities and studentproducts.Reference in Curriculum Documents(Note: The information in the two columns below is for referenceonly and would not be included in the report card comment.)Sample CommentOverallexpectations(Grade 8 music)Fundamentalconcepts(Grade 10science)Creating and Performing:apply the creative process to createand perform music for a variety ofpurposes, using the elements andtechniques of musicReflecting, Responding,and Analysing: apply thecritical analysis process tocommunicate their feelings, ideas,and understandings in responseto a variety of music and musicalexperiencesEnergy comes in many forms, andcan change forms. It is required tomake things happen (to do work).Work is done when a force causesmovement.Samnang has shown that hecan apply the steps needed tolearn to play and to appreciatemusic. He uses proper techniqueand shows creativity and feelingwhen he plays the trumpet. In ourpresentation on Remembrance Day,he played his solo with thoughtfulexpression.Petra shows considerableunderstanding of energy and ofthe different forms it can take.Her interest in climate changeled her to explore, and producean excellent report on, theenvironmental impact of differentsources of energy.