Standards-Based Grading

assessments, grades

Cons of traditional grading

Inconsistency between teachers on what factors are included in grades
Inconsistency between teachers on what weight each grade receives
Achievement grades often include behaviors and efforts

Essential Questions

What do students need to know and be able to do?
- District Curriculum
- State Standards
How will we know they have learned it?
- Formative Evaluation: Assessment for learning – checking learning along the way; teacher-made quiz
- Summative Evaluation: Assessment of learning – final check – include on report card; consistent between schools

Change in thinking

Teachers teach to the test – because the test is the culmination of what they have learned.
Explain to students what is expected.
Behaviors, attendance, effort is separated from achievement grade.

Achievement Marks

Symbol

Definition

Exceeds: Student demonstrates a thorough understanding of facts, concepts, and/or principles, making in-depth inferences, applications, and connection

Meets: Student meets grade level expectations with minimal teacher support

Approaching: Student is developing and often depends upon teacher for assistance

Area of Concern: Student is not meeting grade level expectations