It occurs to me after parent-teacher conferences that it is hard to have perspective on the overall progress of seventh grade students when looking at only one report card. Rest assured that there is a normal spread of achievement throughout my 132 students. The elements common to students who earn an A in science is a high level of homework completion and high test scores. The elements common to most students who earn a failing grade in science may include lack of homework completion, low test scores, poor organizational skills, poor attendance, inattention during class.
The following is a table of first quarter scores by percentage
A 17.4%
B 30.3%
C 24.2%
D 12.9%
F 14.8%
