Mid-Quarter Report, February 2015

Mid Quarter February 2015
Describe your learning so far in this course.	I've progress incredibly in coding Java, and the logic that it takes to answer these problems comes more and more easily to me. I've been learning about loops and arrays also, and I am hoping to use and expand that knowledge for the best.
Your teacher will be entering a grade-in-progress in PowerSchool for mid-quarter. He will be considering your performance in terms of the assessment guidelines. At this stage he will be asking about the extent to which the statements below apply to your performance in the course.	Look at the statements in the column on the right.  Comment on the extent to which the statement describes your performance.  Are you meeting this standard?  Do you feel that you are exceeding the standard? In what way?  Are you falling short in some way? What could you do to improve your performance?
Give a summary description of what you have learned so far in this course.	So far in this course, I've accomplished part of my goal, which was to finish level 1 on CodingBat. My next objective is to finish level 2 and get comfortable with that. I learned the basics of strings and arrays, and  now I will be using those fundamentals to apply it to solutions which include loops.
Typically this student makes effective use of class time by increasing his competence and confidence using software that he has chosen.	Does this statement describe your performance exactly? Yes. In class, 99% of the time I am always working on a problem. I am working on CodingBat or writing on paper to try to solve the problem. If I am not in my usual spot, then I'm talking to Mr. Daly about a problem.
She attends all class sessions, coming and leaving on time, making sure to make up missing time by working during free periods or at home.	Does this statement describe your performance exactly? Yes. I always come to class on time, and never leave before Mr. Daly dismisses us. If I do happen to miss a class, I will always work at home to make it up. Sometimes I even do one or two problems simply to get ahead for class.
His oral communication during class is focused on the learning tasks that he is engaged in.	Does this statement describe your performance exactly? Yes. If I talk to somebody it is either to Mr. Daly or somebody that does coding. When I talk to Mr. Daly, it is because he is helping me solve a problem but if I have a more minor problem then I will ask one of my friends about it. How can you improve your performance in this area? At the beginning of class, I could talk less to my friends before getting set up.
His written communication (blogs, e-mails, and reports) are done according to deadlines and contain enough information for the teacher to understand what he is doing, what kinds of problems he is facing and how he feels about his learning experiences.	Does this statement describe your performance exactly? Yes. I always submit my blog posts on time (except one this quarter). I write thorough blogs which clearly describe what I am working on, my struggles and issues with the problem, what I think about the work I'm doing and what I plan to work on next class. I also include a problem that I solve in each blog.
During class he/she remains focused on the task at hand and generally respects the integrity of the learning environment for all students.	If the statement does not describe you exactly rewrite the statement so that it does. During class, he remains focused 90% of the time on the task at hand and generally respects the integrity of the learning environment for all students. How can you improve your performance in this area? I can improve my performance by getting less distracted in class.
He/she has positive attitudes towards acquiring technology skills, and makes a conscious effort to acquire new skills and apply them in meaningful ways.	Does this statement describe your performance exactly? Yes. I always try my hardest, and whenever I step in to class I am always ambitious and happy to get to code. I always want to learn more and am always eager to solve a problem.
He/she is an independent learner, who tries to solve problems by himself/herself, but finds effective ways to overcome problems using a variety of other resources.	Does this statement describe your performance exactly? Yes. Before going to see Mr. Daly, I always try everything and anything that I can to solve the problem. It is only if I really can't figure it out after at least 5 minutes of thinking on it that I go to see Mr. Daly.
He/she is respectful of all members of this learning community and his/her behavior is in compliance with all school policies, in particular the RUP (Responsible Use Policy) and Academic Honesty Policy.	Does this statement describe your performance exactly? Yes.  I never disrespect anyone in the classroom or disrupt them from their work. I let them do their thing as I do my own.
This is an appropriate course for this student and the performance of the student is such that it can be said that the student is meeting the standards well. His work, on the whole, is good.	Does this statement describe your performance exactly? Yes. I feel like this course is not ridiculously hard yet it is not easy at all. The work that I do and the amount that I complete is perfect for this class and I believe that I am going at the right pace for this class. This is definitely the class for me.
She is making good progress with her chosen module. She is learning new techniques each class and building on her previous knowledge.	Does this statement describe your performance exactly? Yes.  I am progressing a lot. I have learned so many new coding skills thanks to coding bat. As I progress through the levels, I need to apply what I previously did to new and more complex codes. I finished Level 1 and will now be moving on to level 2.
What grade-in-progress do think accurately describes your overall performance in the course so far? A-Outstanding B-Good C-Adequate D-Inadequate	A- outstanding.
Does the structure of this class suite your learning style? What could be done differently?	The structure of this class is perfect. I am allowed to work on whatever I feel I need to work on and at my own pace always. I like it. One thing I believe is needed though, is 5 minute breaks every once in a while, as it can be hard to keep focus for 80 minutes straight.
Do you feel that you understand how assessments are made in this course? Do you have any questions or comments at this stage?	Yes. I have no questions.