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What is a benefit of a standards-based grading system for high-achieving students? - correct
ans:Instruction can be easily adjusted to provide new, more complex learning targets.
, How is a narrative-based system different than a standards-based grading system? - correct ans:The
standards-based grading system uses proficiency scores, but the narrative grading system does not.
Which factor distinguishes norm-referenced grading from standards-based grading? - correct
ans:Performance of the rest of the class
What is a benefit of using standards-based grading compared to norm-referenced grading? - correct
ans:Standards-based grading is more focused on the learning targets than norm-referenced grading.
Why do teachers only grade student work related to the achievement of learning targets in standards-
based grading systems? - correct ans:Teachers are able to help students focus on learning goals and
track their progress.
A grading scale reflects the following details:
4 achievement levels — Advanced
3 achievement levels — Meets expectations
2 achievement levels — Partial mastery
1 achievement level — Little or no mastery
Which grading system does this grading scale represent? - correct ans:Standards-based grading
How do standards-based grading systems support struggling students compared to other common
grading systems? - correct ans:By allowing students to redo lessons and assignments as many times as
necessary
What is one difference between using criterion-referenced scoring in standards-based grading systems
as opposed to using norm-referenced scoring? - correct ans:Criterion-referenced scoring measures
student progress toward mastery of specific criteria, while norm-referenced scoring measures progress
relative to percentiles.
What is a criticism of standards-based grading systems? - correct ans:They do not reflect students'
proficiency in soft skills such as time management and creativity.
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Discussion Posts and Replies
What is a benefit of a standards-based grading system for high-achieving students? - correct
ans:Instruction can be easily adjusted to provide new, more complex learning targets.
, How is a narrative-based system different than a standards-based grading system? - correct ans:The
standards-based grading system uses proficiency scores, but the narrative grading system does not.
Which factor distinguishes norm-referenced grading from standards-based grading? - correct
ans:Performance of the rest of the class
What is a benefit of using standards-based grading compared to norm-referenced grading? - correct
ans:Standards-based grading is more focused on the learning targets than norm-referenced grading.
Why do teachers only grade student work related to the achievement of learning targets in standards-
based grading systems? - correct ans:Teachers are able to help students focus on learning goals and
track their progress.
A grading scale reflects the following details:
4 achievement levels — Advanced
3 achievement levels — Meets expectations
2 achievement levels — Partial mastery
1 achievement level — Little or no mastery
Which grading system does this grading scale represent? - correct ans:Standards-based grading
How do standards-based grading systems support struggling students compared to other common
grading systems? - correct ans:By allowing students to redo lessons and assignments as many times as
necessary
What is one difference between using criterion-referenced scoring in standards-based grading systems
as opposed to using norm-referenced scoring? - correct ans:Criterion-referenced scoring measures
student progress toward mastery of specific criteria, while norm-referenced scoring measures progress
relative to percentiles.
What is a criticism of standards-based grading systems? - correct ans:They do not reflect students'
proficiency in soft skills such as time management and creativity.
