report card

noun

1. a written report containing an evaluation of a pupil's scholarship and behavior, sent periodically to the pupil's parents or guardian, usually on a card containing marks and comments together with a record of attendance.

2. a history or record of performance or accomplishment as adjudged by others.

   The administration has a good report card on farm policy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of report card¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

Rivals sometimes embrace unorthodox approaches, Popple says, conducting hourslong interview sessions that can include questions aimed at unnerving candidates—What was your kindergarten report card like?

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The National Assessment of Educational Progress, which periodically tests a sample of students and is known as the nation’s report card, showed flat or declining scores in English language arts and math.

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From this week, those old rankings - which were scrapped last year - have been replaced with new colour-coded report cards with more detail.

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After announcing that the old system would be scrapped, the inspectorate said it would be replaced by the new report cards, which would be subject to a consultation period.

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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson had previously said the report cards would provide "rich, granular insight" to help deliver "tailored" support for struggling schools.

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