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Academic Growth

Academic growth describes how much a student has advanced from a previous baseline over a period of time.

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Understanding school report cards beyond grades

Understanding school report cards beyond grades

A report card is a snapshot, not a diagnosis Report cards are designed to communicate educational progress and, in many settings, school accountability information. They are not clinical assessments and cannot diagnose a learning disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorder, depression, sleep problem, or other medical condition. A low grade may reflect difficulty understanding material, inconsistent […]