Here is the standard PACE evaluation form. You'll find no actual grades, nor any academic subjects mentioned. PACE is not an academic program, but it does serve as a model for future "innovations" in the regular classroom. Is this what you want for your child?
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PACE Progress Report PLANO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1996-97
STUDENT: GRADE:
SCHOOL: GIFTED SPECIALIST:
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KEY: E=Exceeds expectations M=Meets expectations Y=Yes
D=Does not meet expectations X=Not evaluated at this time N=No
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REPORTING PERIOD (Nine Weeks) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
__________________________________________________|_____|_____|_____|_____|
COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT |_______________________|
1. Thinks logically; recognizes relationships. | | | | |
(Analytical thinking) |_______________________|
2. Exhibits original, fluent, flexible, and | | | | |
elaborative thinking.(Creative thinking) |_______________________|
3. Exhibits ability to make judgments. | | | | |
(Evaluative thinking) |_______________________|
4. Demonstrates research skills; organizes | | | | |
analyzes data. |_______________________|
5. Communicates ideas orally. | | | | |
|_______________________|
6. Demonstrates effective written | | | | |
communication skills. |_______________________|
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PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT |_______________________|
1. Show commitment to task. | | | | |
|_______________________|
2. Works independently in a self-sufficient | | | | |
manner. |_______________________|
3. Works cooperatively in a group; respects | | | | |
views and opinions of others. |_______________________|
4. Exhibits organizational skills; comes to | | | | |
class prepared. |_______________________|
5. Exhibits a positive attitude. | | | | |
|_______________________|
6. Completes assignments in allocated time. | | | | |
|_______________________|
7. Listens and follows directions. | | | | |
|_______________________|
8. Exhibits a willingness to take risks and | | | | |
accept challenges. |_______________________|
9. Contributes to group activities; is | | | | |
enthusiastic and attentive; participates; |_______________________|
accepts responsibility; can structure
open-ended tasks.
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SATISFACTORY PROGRESS | | | | |
An unsatisfactory evaluation, indicated by more |_______________________|
than three "Does no meet expectations" (D's),
will result in a nine week period of probation.
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PACE Activities in Regular Classroom | | | | |
PACE Team Teacher: |_______________________|
 
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