Is there going to be a separate report card for gifted Math and Reading?
No, the report card will indicate that the student is working above grade level. • What does “Extends Application” mean? It means that the student displays exceptional confidence and expertise with the material and shows initiative in seeking out additional learning opportunities. • What does “summative” mean? Summative means concluding, and is usually used to describe a test that comes at the end of a learning unit. • What are the trimester dates? For the 2009-2010 school year, trimesters end on November 25, March 5 and the last day of school. • Explain the designation of performing at/above/below grade level. The majority of students are designated as performing at grade level. Sometimes, teachers are deliberately instructing certain students at other than grade level; for example, a gifted student is designated as above grade level, a student with a learning disability may be designated as below grade level. Then, the teacher is evaluating the student’s progress within that designat
