Academic Progress Review
GRADE 5 LESSON 10
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Content Standards:
AA.S.3 Students will understand the relationship of academics
to the world of work and to life at home and in the
community.
Indicators:
AA.A.5.3.09
Review and update student portfolio.
GOAL: To review first quarter progress and set academic goals.
Activity Statement: Students will discuss their academic performance so far this year.
Students will develop an academic goal. Students will learn about any electronic grading
system the school system may use and how to access it.
Materials:
Copy of each student’s progress report
Copy of each student’s WESTEST 2 scores from previous year
Handout 1 – Academic Goal Activity Sheet
Procedures:
1. Give each student a copy of their most recent progress report/report card and a
copy of last year’s WESTEST 2 scores (these will need to be collected at the end of
the session and kept in the student’s portfolio/file).
2. Let students review and compare progress reports and WESTEST 2 scores (see
discussion questions below).
3. Have students develop an Academic Goal. Distribute a copy of the Academic Goal
Worksheet to each student. Ask each student to complete the goal statement by
indicating at least one academic achievement they would like to accomplish during
5th grade. Let them know that these goals should be based on how they are doing so
far this year. These goals are meant to help them transition into middle school and
succeed (these will need to be collected and kept in the student’s portfolio or file).
Academic Progress Review
GRADE 5 LESSON 10
4. If your school uses an electronic grading system students and parents can access
make certain the student’s know about the system, how to access it, who they need
to see about getting a password, etc.
Discussion Questions:
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What have you (the students) learned from reviewing your progress reports?
What do the WESTEST 2 scores from last year tell you and how do they
compare with your current grades?
What do you think of middle school classes?
How are you doing and why?
Do you study more or are you doing more homework to succeed?
What do you think would help you do better in your classes and on
assessments this year?
In which classes do you have grades that you are pleased with?
What can you do to improve your performance in any class in which you did
not get an “A”?
In what classes are you not happy with your grade?
What do you plan to do to improve your grade?
How will you use what you are learning in each of your classes in real life?
Additional Resources:
http://cfwv.com – College Foundation of West Virginia is a high school, career, college
and financial aid planning tool for middle school students and their parents.
Extension Activities (Optional):
Have students take a copy of their completed Academic Goal Activity Sheet home to
share with their parents. They can incorporate any suggestions their family may have in their
goal and bring it back to file in their portfolio.
Developed by: Iestyn J. Bright, Counselor, WVDE (2010)
Academic Progress Review
GRADE 5 LESSON 10
Developed by: Iestyn J. Bright, Counselor, WVDE (2010)