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 * SOUTH **** ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT **** GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRESS REPORT FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS **
 * STUDENT’S NAME: TEACHER: GRADE:  DATE: **
 * ** Academic Behaviors ** || ** 4 ** || ** 3 ** || ** 2 ** || ** 1 ** ||
 * **// Connects content to theme //** || Student initiates making general statements or products which connect content and theme. || Student follows directions on making general statements which connects content and theme. || Student attempts to make connections between content and theme. || Student does not attempt to make connection between content and theme. ||
 * **// Applies knowledge and skills //** || Student exceeds requirements by applying expanded knowledge. || Student applies knowledge and skills presented. || Student experiences difficulties in approaching requirements. || Student does not demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge and skills ||
 * **// Takes academic risks/accepts challenges //** || Student exceeds requirements by going beyond expectations. Embraces ambiguity. || Student attempts all activities and assignments consistently with effort. Makes connections. || Student attempts some activities. || Student rarely/does not attempt academic risks. ||
 * **// Completes Assignments //** || Student completes assignment and extends own learning by elaborating on concepts. || Student completes required assignment during time allotted. || Student assignments are incomplete. || Student does not attempt assignments. ||
 * ** Thinking Behaviors ** || ** 4 ** || ** 3 ** || ** 2 ** || ** 1 ** ||
 * **// Demonstrates ability to use problem solving strategies //** || Student applies problem solving strategies independently. || Student applies problem solving strategies. || Student rarely attempts problem solving strategies. || Student does not attempt problem solving strategies. ||
 * **// Considers new and different approaches, to ideas, issues and problems //** || Student seeks out new and different approaches to ideas, issues and problems with an open-minded attitude. || Student consistently considers new and different approaches to ideas, issues and problems with an open-minded attitude. || Student struggles with new and different approaches to ideas, issues and problems. || Student does not attempt to contribute new ideas or alternative solutions. ||
 * **// Contributes new ideas or alternative solutions //** || Student consistently initiates new ideas and alternative solutions. || Student contributes new ideas and solutions within the context of the lesson. || Student experiences difficulty in contributing new ideas, but may do so with teacher assistance. || Student does not attempt to contribute new ideas or alternative solutions. ||
 * **// Analyzes and evaluates information //** || Student develops own evaluation, criteria and/or challenges analysis. || Student demonstrates reasoning when making an evaluation and/or analysis. || Student evaluation and analysis is not reasoned. || Student does not attempt to evaluate.
 * ** Motivating and Social Behaviors ** || ** 4 ** || ** 3 ** || ** 2 ** || ** 1 ** ||
 * **// Participates in classroom activities with a positive attitude //** || Student’s participation and attitude influences others in a positive way. || Student participates in classroom activities with a positive attitude. || Student experiences difficulties in demonstrating a positive attitude. || Student’s attitude in classroom activities negatively impacts other students’ learning. ||
 * **// Produces high quality of work //** || Activities and assignments have been completed and the finished products are beyond expectations. || Activities and assignments have been completed and finished. || Activities and assignments are partially completed. || Student does not attempt to complete activities and assignments. ||
 * **// Cooperates with others //** || Student willingly encourages and accepts all others in group. || Student actively listens, shares, contributes and accepts others’ ideas. || Student has difficulty working with others. || Student does not work in a group. Student does not share or accept other ideas. ||
 * **// Self-directed learner //** || Student exceeds requirements by working independently to expand the learning activities. || Student follows directions and completes learning activities. || Student requires guidance in completing learning activities. || Student does not participate in or attempt the learning activities. ||
 * ** COMMENTS: **