Read, Listen & Watch: Grades

OVERVIEW

 On this page, you will learn about grades.  

  1. First, read the text and listen to the audio. 
  2. Then, watch the video to learn about checking your grades in Canvas. 

READ & LISTEN

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Different schools give different kinds of grades.  Grades are one way teachers communicate with students about their work and learning.

Elementary School

In elementary school, teachers give grades to tell parents about their child's learning (what the student knows about reading, writing, math, etc.) and their behavior (how the child works with other children, follows school rules, etc.).

In elementary, middle, and high school, students receive a report card three (3) or four (4) times each year.  Parents should read the report card carefully and talk with their child about the grades.  Parents can talk to the teacher about their children's grades.

In elementary school, teachers often give grades with numbers from 1 to 4.  Some schools use words instead of numbers for the grades.

Number Grade

Meaning

Describing Words


4
(highest)


The student is doing and learning more or better than the teacher expects.


exceeding or
excelling


3

 

The student is doing and learning what the teacher expects.


meeting


2


The student is starting to do and learn what the teacher expects, but needs to keep working.


approaching


1
(lowest)


The student is not able to do and learn what the teacher expects; the student needs help so he/she can do better.


not meeting, below, or there is concern

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