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How To Write A Progress Report by Tammy Drennan |
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1. List each subject required by law (math, reading, science, language arts, social studies). While you are not required to list any more subjects than this, it sure looks good if you do (i.e., home ec, shop, geography, foreign language, art, music).
2. Under each subject, list all resources used, including ones you used to aid your ability to teach your child. Examples: 3. Under each subject, list special areas of study, if any (for instance,if your child has been especially interested in the Civil War, you might want to write "Special study on the Civil War"). 4. Under each subject, list specific types of progress you feel your child has made. You may want to refer to a scope and sequence chart or to tables of contents in old textbooks for this. Examples: Math. (First list books & resources) Progress: Finished first grade book. Grasped and mastered all material. Gained a true understanding of the principles of carrying and borrowing (regrouping) and a basic understanding of the concepts of multiplication and division. Learned to apply many math principles to every day life. Learned to measure by inches and centimeters. Tests two years above grade level in every area of math. And so on (refer to the table of contents in your math book for ideas). Science. (First list books & resources) Progress: Shows a keen interest in how things work, especially in nature. Learned about the bones of the body and the different types of bodies that animals have. Learned about animal homes and habitats. And so on (even if you don't use a textbook for science, it's a good idea to keep a few old ones around for use as resources for writing progress reports -- check out that table of contents and see what you've covered). Language Arts. (First list books & resources) Progress: Has improved dramatically in use of proper verbal grammar. Understands concept of complete sentences, first and third person stories, fiction and non-fiction, biography, autobiography, and more. Is an attentive listener with good retention of details. Loves to dictate stories and write short stories. Understands use of capital letters and end-of-sentence punctuation. And so on (again, keep a few old English textbooks around for reference). (Include discussion of vocabulary here.) Note for "Reading" category: If your child can already read, and you no longer need to teach reading, list books he or she has read, and talk about ability to understand more difficult material, subtle humor, satire, increased reading vocabulary, etc. And don't forget old reading textbooks, especially teacher's editions, for reference. Note 2: List progress after you have listed resources and areas of special interest. Don't skimp on resources. List every single thing you can think of. Finally, list hobbies, field trips, extra studies, vacations, awards, lessons, clubs, achievements, special interests, volunteer activities, etc. Attach any test results you have, and keep some samples of work with your report. Also include a list of all books your child has read or had read to him or her throughout the year. Final Note: Make sure that the spelling, punctuation and grammar in your report are all correct. If you have doubts, ask someone to help you. © 2001 Tammy Drennan. All rights reserved. Re-printed with permission. |
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Tammy Drennan is the mother of two sons, ages 22 and 16, and she is in her 17th year of home schooling. She writes, tutors, teaches classes for homeschooled teens and heads up of the North Georgia Home Education Association | ||
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