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Standards Based Grading. An overview. A little bit of history…. Developed to align with laws and policies Measures against a uniform standard Provide a consistent grading scale. Not like the old way…. Not an ABC conversion…. 4 does not equal A 3* does not equal B 3 does not equal C
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Standards Based Grading An overview
A little bit of history… • Developed to align with laws and policies • Measures against a uniform standard • Provide a consistent grading scale
Not like the old way… • Not an ABC conversion…. 4 does not equal A 3* does not equal B 3 does not equal C 2 does not equal D 1 does not equal F
Student Performance Levels • Level 4: Extends targeted grade level standards • Level 3*: Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standards with evidence of application • Level 3: Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standard
Student Performance Levels • Level 2: Inconsistent and needs support to meet targeted grade level standards • Level 1: Insufficient performance of targeted grade level standards with support
From A Child’s Perspective 1 I don’t get it 2 I almost have it but I need some help 3 I got it 3* I got it and can use it…I got it and can keep it 4 I’m an expert…I know it, can use it in new ways, and want to know more
Work habits and conduct 3: meets expectations 2: inconsistently meets expectations 1: does not meet expectations
Conclusion • The new report card and grading system increases a teacher’s ability to communicate with the student and parent about the student’s success in meeting the state standards for that grade.