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Standards-based Grading and Reporting Information for Parents. Our discussion will address—. standards-based grading and reporting the rationale for implementing standards-based grading and reporting in MCPS t he alignment between Curriculum 2.0 and standards-based grading and reporting
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Standards-basedGrading and Reporting Information for Parents
Our discussion will address— • standards-based grading and reporting • the rationale for implementing standards-based grading and reporting in MCPS • the alignment between Curriculum 2.0 and standards-based grading and reporting • components of the Curriculum 2.0 report card
What is Standards-based Grading and Reporting and Why are We Implementing It?
What is standards-based grading and reporting? It is a comprehensive system that: • aligns instruction and assessment to standards • aligns grades to standards
Standards-based teaching and learning: links instruction and grading to standards provides an accurate reflection of what students know and are able to do increases student achievement Why are we implementing standards-based grading and reporting?
How are Curriculum 2.0 and Standards-based Grading and Reporting Aligned?
Curriculum 2.0 Instructional Cycle RETEACH → REASSESS → FEEDBACK →
Identifying Learning Goals RETEACH → REASSESS → FEEDBACK →
Curriculum 2.0 Organization Measurement Topics • Related learning goals are organized into Measurement Topics. • Each content in Curriculum 2.0 contains two or more Measurement Topics.
Measurement Topics Measurement Topics in: Math Reading Writing Common Core State Standards align with Measurement Topics in: Science Social Studies Art Music Physical Education Curriculum 2.0 Maryland State Curriculum align with World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment Measurement Topics in: align with ESOL
Measurement Topics Earth and Space Science Science Engineering and Technology Life Science Physical Science
Plan Instruction RETEACH → REASSESS → FEEDBACK →
Proficiency Statements • Every Measurement Topic has a corresponding proficiency statement. • A proficiency statement provides clarity on what students should know or be able to do by the end of the year within a Measurement Topic.
Proficiency StatementScience, Grade 5 Engineering and Technology Students demonstrate proficiency of Grade 5 standards for this measurement topic by: • Understanding Explanations- Explaining relationships among technology, humans, and the natural world. Understanding the engineering design process and its application to real-world situations. • Generating Evidence- Deciding what evidence is needed to investigate a scientific question or address a technological problem. Applying the engineering design process to address a technological problem. • Reflecting on Knowledge- Using and interpreting scientific and technological knowledge to revise thinking based on new evidence or ideas about products or systems. • Participating Productively- Representing information and ideas clearly and convincingly based on scientific evidence and technological concepts or designs.
Instruct, Assess, and Provide Feedback REPORT student achievement RETEACH → REASSESS → FEEDBACK →
Grading Student Understanding RETEACH → REASSESS → FEEDBACK →
Levels of Performance Instruction begins at the grade-level standard. How the student performs at the grade-level standard determines level of proficiency. Exceptional (ES) Exceptional at the grade-level standard. Instruction on the Measurement Topic Proficient (P) Meets the grade-level standard by demonstrating proficiency of the content or processes for the measurement topic. How the student responds Inprogress (I) In progress toward meeting the grade-level standard. Not yet or minimal (N) Not yet making progress or making minimal progress toward meeting the grade-level standard.
Reporting Student Achievement RETEACH → REASSESS → FEEDBACK →
Standards-based Report Card Subject Measurement Topic
Standards-Based Report Card Science (Grade 5) P P ES P P I P P
Reporting the Reading LevelKindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Learning Skills Kindergarten Personal and Social Development Kindergarten – Grade 5 Thinking and Academic Success Skills Grades 1 – 5 Work Habits • Analysis • Collaboration • Effort/Motivation/Persistence • Elaboration • Evaluation • Flexibility • Fluency • Intellectual Risk Taking • Metacognition • Originality • Synthesis • Follows classroom rules and routines • Interacts easily with peers • Shows initiative and self-direction • Uses classroom materials appropriately • Rules and Procedures • Task Completion
Additional Information • Your child’s teachers • School principal • A Parent’s Guide to Curriculum 2013-2014 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/elementary/guides.aspx • Curriculum 2.0 website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0/