A NOTE ABOUT GRADING
We have some great news about how we will be grading this year in both literature and composition. The idea is to provide you and your child with a more accurate assessment of just how he or she is doing in class and on individual assessments. These assessments will be driven by a child’s individual progress and pace, so instead of averages and percentages, work that has been assessed will be given a level of understanding in the form of a feedback statement. This method of assessing allows students to continuously revise work until the concept is mastered. This type of assessment will promote more authentic learning, more in depth communication between student, teacher, and parent, and help students take more responsibility for their own learning. The grading systems in literature and composition classes this year are different from what you are used to. The assessment is driven by a child’s individual progress and pace. Instead of typical averages and percentages, work that has been assessed will be given a level of understanding in the form of a letter. It is not an averaged grade, but rather the demonstration of skill. This method of assessing allows students to continuously revise work until the concept is mastered. We feel this type of assessment will promote more authentic learning, more in depth communication between student and teacher, and emphasize the student’s responsibility for their own learning. Below you will find the grading “codes” that you will see in when checking grades. M - Meets Standard: The student’s work sample demonstrates a mastery of the standard that is at grade level. R - Revision Needed: The student is on their way toward mastering the standard. They may not understand and/or demonstrate part(s) of the standard, therefore, they should review and be reassessed. NE - No Evidence Demonstrated: At this point, there is no evidence to demonstrate an understanding of the standard, which could mean that the assignment was not handed in. There is always an opportunity to provide evidence of learning, even if the assignment is handed in beyond the date of expected completion. Mrs. Duxbury: [email protected] |
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