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Report Card Reflection

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Report Card Reflection

Students will reflect on their Trimester 1 academic performance, identify personal strengths and areas for improvement, and formulate actionable SMART goals for Trimester 2.

This lesson empowers students to take ownership of their academic journey, develop critical self-assessment skills, and build a proactive mindset for continuous growth and success throughout the school year.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

30 Minutes

Approach

Guided reflection and goal-setting.

Materials

Report Card Reflection Slide Deck, Student Report Cards (optional, if distributed prior), Writing utensils, and Notebooks or blank paper

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

  • Review the Report Card Reflection Slide Deck to familiarize yourself with the content and talking points.
    - Gather student report cards (if distributing them during this session).
    - Ensure students have writing materials (notebooks/paper, pens/pencils).
    - Review all generated materials as needed.

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

  • Begin by greeting students and introducing the purpose of the session: to reflect on Trimester 1 and plan for Trimester 2. (Refer to Report Card Reflection Slide Deck Slide 1-2)
    - Ask students to briefly think about one thing they are proud of from Trimester 1. Share a few examples as a group. (Refer to Report Card Reflection Slide Deck Slide 3)

Step 2

Reviewing Trimester 1

10 minutes

  • Guide students through reviewing their report cards (if applicable, or simply encourage general reflection). (Refer to Report Card Reflection Slide Deck Slide 4)
    - Discuss what went well: academically, socially, organizationally. Prompt students to identify specific examples.
    - Discuss areas for growth: what challenges did they face? What could have been different? (Refer to Report Card Reflection Slide Deck Slide 5)

Step 3

Setting SMART Goals for Trimester 2

10 minutes

  • Introduce the concept of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). (Refer to Report Card Reflection Slide Deck Slide 6-7)
    - Provide examples of academic and personal SMART goals relevant to 7th grade.
    - Have students draft one academic and one personal SMART goal for Trimester 2 in their notebooks.
    - Circulate and provide individual support and feedback as students write their goals.

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Commitment

5 minutes

  • Ask a few students to share one of their goals (voluntarily).
    - Emphasize that reflection and goal-setting are ongoing processes.
    - Encourage students to keep their goals visible and revisit them throughout Trimester 2. (Refer to Report Card Reflection Slide Deck Slide 8)
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Slide Deck

Report Card Reflection

Let's look back and move forward!

Welcome students and introduce the topic of report card reflection and goal setting.

Our Goal Today

  • Reflect on Trimester 1 accomplishments.
  • Identify areas for growth.
  • Set SMART goals for Trimester 2.

Explain why this session is important: to learn from the past and plan for a better future.

Trimester 1 Wins!

What are you proud of from Trimester 1?

  • Academically (grades, understanding concepts)
  • Socially (friendships, group work)
  • Organizationally (keeping track of assignments, materials)

Ask students to think about their successes, academically or personally, during Trimester 1. Encourage sharing if appropriate.

Areas for Growth

What could be different in Trimester 2?

  • What challenges did you face?
  • What habits could you change?
  • What support do you need?

Guide students to consider challenges and areas where they might want to improve. Emphasize a growth mindset.

Setting SMART Goals

To make real changes, we need clear goals.

Let's make our goals SMART!

Introduce the acronym SMART goals and briefly explain what it stands for.

What Makes a Goal SMART?

  • Specific: What exactly do you want to achieve?
  • Measurable: How will you know when you've achieved it?
  • Achievable: Is it realistic and within your control?
  • Relevant: Is it important to you and your success?
  • Time-bound: When will you achieve this goal?

Elaborate on each letter of SMART. Provide brief explanations for each.

SMART Goal Examples

Not-So-Smart Goal: "I want to get better grades."

SMART Goal: "I will improve my math grade by completing all homework assignments on time and asking one question in class each week, aiming for a B or higher by the end of Trimester 2."

Provide clear examples of both a 'not-so-smart' goal and a 'SMART' goal to illustrate the concept.

Your Trimester 2 Commitment

Take a moment to draft one academic and one personal SMART goal for Trimester 2.

  • Keep your goals visible!
  • Review them regularly.
  • You've got this!

Conclude by encouraging commitment and reiterating the importance of reviewing goals.

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