Standards based Grading North Jr. High School

Why standards based grading? Grades should have meaning Ensures uniform grading practices – no fluff grades Reduces meaningless assignments Helps teachers adjust instruction to meet the needs of every student Teaches students what quality work looks like True measurement of student growth and learning

What is graded? Formative Assessments – Graded for instructional purposes only; it does not go in gradebook. Summative Assessments – Graded to measure mastery of standard; it goes in gradebook Presentations/Projects- Graded with a rubric to measure mastery of standard; it goes in gradebook Homework/Classwork – Graded for completion; it goes in gradebook Extra Credit will not be accepted

WHAT ARE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS? Takes place after a brief mini-lesson or introduction of the standard or standards being taught in the unit Formative Scores: Used to determine student proficiency level prior to group or leveled classroom instruction This is the starting point from which students must grow academically!

What are summative assessments? Takes place after in-depth instruction and practice of the standard or standards being taught in the unit Summative Scores: Used to determine student’s proficiency level after group or leveled classroom instruction This is the finishing point! It shows what student learned! Summative = The SUM of the students knowledge

What If I’m Not Proficient? Since our goal is growth, all students will be given the opportunity to retake an assessment or redo a project. Before students retake an assessment they must do the following: Study with a parent or teacher Complete retake form Obtain parent or teacher signature on form confirming study time

Retake Form Sample E/LA Assessment Retake Form Students will be allowed the opportunity to retake summative assessments to prove mastery Form should be turned in at least one day prior to test date Retake form encourages student responsibility Ultimately the student takes their learning into their own hands

What Does The Gradebook Look like?

Screen Shot of parent / student version of RDS gradebook..

Parent / student Version of RDS class screen Shot…

What does 3+, 3, 2, &1 really mean? 3+ = Above Grade Level Proficiency Student can teach the standard to someone else 3= Grade Level Proficient Student understands the standard with occasional mistakes 2= Approaching Grade Level Proficiency Student is starting to understand the standard, but still requires assistance 1= Below Grade Level Proficiency Student is still learning standard and does not have a full understanding

What about homework / Classwork ? Students and parents may see a “Y” or “N” listed in the gradebook. Letters will be listed instead of numbers in the homework and classwork categories Y (Yes) = Work was correctly completed and turned in N (No) = Work was not turned in or completed with effort After a student receives 3 “N” marks, he or she earns a “K” comment mark on his or her report card

Student Responsibility for Learning… Student responsibility for learning and behavior in class will impact citizenship each quarter. Students need to have citizenship in order to attend dances, games, and other school functions. Students will lose citizenship for the following reasons: Two F’s in a quarter One In/Out suspension Two U’s (Unsatisfactory Behavior) and/or K’s (Doesn’t Turn In Homework) from two different teachers on the report card

The Burning question! How many threes do I need to get an A for the first grading period? The Grading Scale will be based on the percent of the total number of standards each quarter that students achieve proficiency (Level 3 or 3+): 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D Below 60% = F *Example: If 20 standards are assessed in Quarter One, students who achieve Proficient (Level 3 or 3+) on at least 18/20 standards receive an A. Students who achieve Proficient (Level 3 or 3+) on 16 or 17/20 standards receive a B.