christina school district 2011-2012 grading and reporting
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CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2011-2012
Grading and Reporting
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.
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).
Example 1 – Part of 3rd Grade Writing Grade Book
Example 2 – Part of 1st Grade Reading Grade Book
Example 3 – Part of 5th Grade Math Grade Book
Kindergarten---ELA
Retells a story orally has been deleted
Kindergarten---Math
Kindergarten Science and SS
Same areas…just some wording changes in order to fit the layout of the design better.
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.”
Kindergarten Exceeding Expectations
Kindergarten Exceeding ExpectationsIn order for a student to “exceed expectations,” a student must:Score 3’s in all areas of the K Assessment for that marking periodBe 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.
Grades 1-3 ELA
oral comprehension replaced with…
Grade one open for
beginning of year
Input grade here
Grades 1-3 Math
Same areas…just some wording changes in order to fit the layout of the design better.
Grades 1-3 Science and SS
Same areas…just some wording changes in order to fit the layout of the design better.
Grades 4-5 ELA
NO CHANGES!
Grades 4-5 Math
Same areas…just some wording changes in order to fit the layout of the design better.
Grades 4-5 Science and SS
Same areas…just some wording changes in order to fit the layout of the design better.
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
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/elemresources/report_cards.htm
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