1. CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2011-2012 Grading and Reporting

2. Standards Based Approach to Grading The elementary progress report is a standards-based report card. This means students will be evaluated on progress towards meeting the Christina School District established grade level benchmarks and National Common Core State Standards. Standards based reporting is a holistic approach to determine a student’s level of performance as it relates to the standards.

3. Collecting Evidence for Standards Based Grading Evidence is collected throughout the trimester, as outlined within this document, and correlated with the report card categories (for example: Writing – Development, Organization, etc.…). Individual student performance trends with a focus on end of trimester performance are analyzed and reviewed to determine the proficiency level for each category. Standards based reporting DOES NOT use averages or single point in time grades. Teachers must triangulate multiple data sources (i.e. unit tests, weekly tests, teacher made assessment) in order to determine the student’s end of trimester level of proficiency using multiple measures (i.e. rubric grades, percentage grades).

4. Example 1 – Part of 3 rd Grade Writing Grade Book Student Name Writing DevelopmentOrganization Sentence Fluency Word Choice/ Style ConventionsHolistic Descriptive Paragraph Friendly Letter Personal Narrative Compare/Contrast Summary Persuasive Essay Descriptive Paragraph Friendly Letter Personal Narrative Compare/Contrast Summary Persuasive Essay Descriptive Paragraph Friendly Letter Personal Narrative Compare/Contrast Summary Persuasive Essay Descriptive Paragraph Friendly Letter Personal Narrative Compare/Contrast Summary Persuasive Essay Descriptive Paragraph Friendly Letter Personal Narrative Compare/Contrast Summary Persuasive Essay Descriptive Paragraph Friendly Letter Personal Narrative Compare/Contrast Summary Persuasive Essay Buddy 222333223323334424344424334423233323 REPOR T CARD GRADE 33443MP

5. Example 2 – Part of 1 st Grade Reading Grade Book Demonstrates Comprehension of Grade Level Texts 9/10 – Leveled practice G & G) p. 21 9/28 – Weekly Test 3 10/4 - Leveled practice G & G) p. 21 10/6 – Unit 1 Test 11/8 SG Leveled Reader Activity Graphic Organizer 11/10Projectables 12.6 11/15 Weekly Test 8 Buddy 70%60%355%70%3 REPORT CARD GRADE NP

6. Example 3 – Part of 5 th Grade Math Grade Book Studen t Name Math Problem SolvingCommunicatesContent Knowledge Prob. Solving in Science p. 41 Writing in math p. 38 Chapter 1 Project Writing and math p. 55 Skills Practice 1-8 H.O.T. problem p. 23 Extended response p. 57 Writing in math p. 41 Chapter 1 Project Writing in math p. 55 H.O.T. problems p. 30 Extended Response #9 Quiz Mid-Chapter Test Check What you Know Skills Practice page free response 2C/2D Chapter 1 Test Buddy 2233 83 % 3222333 89 % 76 % 82 % 79 % 87 % 93 % REPORT CARD GRADE MP

7. Kindergarten---ELA Retells a story orally has been deleted

8. Kindergarten---Math

9. Kindergarten Science and SS Same areas…just some wording changes in order to fit the layout of the design better.

10. Other Kindergarten Changes 4 point scale has been changed to 3 point scale In the Additional Information section a drop down box has been added for teachers to check if a student is “Exceeding Kindergarten Grade Level Expectations” The grading and reporting handbook provides information regarding determining “exceeding expectations.”

11. Kindergarten Exceeding Expectations In order for a student to “exceed expectations,” a student must: Score 3’s in all areas of the K Assessment for that marking period Be instructed using above level materials such as:  Above Level Leveled Readers (Journeys)  Above Level Practice Pages (Journeys)  Above Level Pages (Connects)  Enrich activities (Connects) Students must be completing these activities successfully and independently. If a percentage can be applied to these activities, students need to score 96- 100% to be considered successful. If students are meeting these criteria, check the box “Exceeding kindergarten grade level expectations” on the K report card.

12. Grades 1-3 ELA oral comprehension replaced with… Grade one open for beginning of year Input grade here

13. Grades 1-3 Math Same areas…just some wording changes in order to fit the layout of the design better.

14. Grades 1-3 Science and SS Same areas…just some wording changes in order to fit the layout of the design better.

15. Grades 4-5 ELA NO CHANGES!

16. Grades 4-5 Math Same areas…just some wording changes in order to fit the layout of the design better.

17. Grades 4-5 Science and SS Same areas…just some wording changes in order to fit the layout of the design better.

24. Notes to share with your staff Inputting student grades on the teacher end hasn’t changed Only the print version of the report card looks different There have only been a few minor changes to the content of the report cards that shouldn’t cause a disruption in the ways that teachers assess students Matching interims are available

25. Grading Handbook for Elementary Teachers This document is intended to help align reporting and grading practices across the Christina School District. Assessment options for teachers are provided along with a grading scale to ensure consistent and fair grading practices. http://www.christina.k12.de.us/LiteracyLinks/elemr esources/report_cards.htm http://www.christina.k12.de.us/LiteracyLinks/elemr esources/report_cards.htm

26. Questions… Contact your content chair for a particular content area Contact Curriculum Specialists  ELA Kathy Kelly  Math Sandy Genett  Science Janice Trainer  Social Studies Melissa Brady Contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction