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Which teacher approach would be most appropriate in a standards-
based grading system?
A. The teacher notes that the student is proficient by marking a "3" on
the four-point proficiency scale for the assessment, noting that not all
fractions have unlike denominators.
B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the
assessment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and provides
support to the student to help her learn how to find least common
denominators.
C. The teacher encourages the student to complete an extra-credit
assignment by making a video about why math can be fun to offset the
poor grade earned on the assessment.
D. The teacher scores the assessment and gives the student a grade
of 34 percent and urges the student to reread the chapter in the
textbook about adding and subtracting fractions. - ANSWERS-B. The
teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the
assessment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and provides
support to the student to help her learn how to find least common
denominators.
With a clear understanding of student knowledge and next steps for
progress, this stakeholder is empowered to support the student in
,attaining goals and gaining confidence through encouragement and
guidance. - ANSWERS-Stakeholder
Unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful interventions
for each student will guide this stakeholder's future instruction. -
ANSWERS-Teacher
Knowing their expectations and level of proficiency allows this
stakeholder to set personal goals, make improvements with practice,
demonstrate knowledge by meeting expectations, and persevere
through challenges by continued effort. - ANSWERS-Student
Stakeholders need letter grades to understand a student's academic
performance. True of false? - ANSWERS-False
Which teacher response would help the parent understand standards-
based grading report cards?
A. Sympathize with the parent and share the challenges they are
having with standards-based grading so the parent knows it is a
difficult system for everyone
B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining
how the standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale that
is used
C. Provide the parent with a percentage and letter grade equivalent for
each subject area every nine weeks
D. Explain to the parent that if their child has the highest number on
the grading scale, it is the same as having an A - ANSWERS-B. Review
, the report card and standards with the parent, explaining how the
standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale that is used
1. How would you describe standards-based grading systems? -
ANSWERS-A standard of grading that tracks student progress towards
and achievement of learning targets that are derived from educational
standards; grades reflect student mastery of the learning targets and
are measured on proficiency scales.
Which characteristics apply to standards-based grading? - ANSWERS--
Scores are reflected on proficiency scales
- Grades reflect student mastery of a learning target.
-Teachers tailor instruction based on student achievement
Based on the percentage average of all grades or holistic grades -
ANSWERS-traditional grading system
Based on different proficiency levels of standards - ANSWERS-
standard based grading system
Single grade given per course on report cards - ANSWERS-traditional
grading system
Grade based on most recent evidence - ANSWERS-traditional grading
system
what are the defining characteristics of a standards-based grading
system? - ANSWERS-Standards-based grading is built around
ANSWERS | NEW 2026 UPDATE | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
Which teacher approach would be most appropriate in a standards-
based grading system?
A. The teacher notes that the student is proficient by marking a "3" on
the four-point proficiency scale for the assessment, noting that not all
fractions have unlike denominators.
B. The teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the
assessment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and provides
support to the student to help her learn how to find least common
denominators.
C. The teacher encourages the student to complete an extra-credit
assignment by making a video about why math can be fun to offset the
poor grade earned on the assessment.
D. The teacher scores the assessment and gives the student a grade
of 34 percent and urges the student to reread the chapter in the
textbook about adding and subtracting fractions. - ANSWERS-B. The
teacher notes that the student is not proficient by marking the
assessment a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale and provides
support to the student to help her learn how to find least common
denominators.
With a clear understanding of student knowledge and next steps for
progress, this stakeholder is empowered to support the student in
,attaining goals and gaining confidence through encouragement and
guidance. - ANSWERS-Stakeholder
Unequivocal knowledge of instructional needs and useful interventions
for each student will guide this stakeholder's future instruction. -
ANSWERS-Teacher
Knowing their expectations and level of proficiency allows this
stakeholder to set personal goals, make improvements with practice,
demonstrate knowledge by meeting expectations, and persevere
through challenges by continued effort. - ANSWERS-Student
Stakeholders need letter grades to understand a student's academic
performance. True of false? - ANSWERS-False
Which teacher response would help the parent understand standards-
based grading report cards?
A. Sympathize with the parent and share the challenges they are
having with standards-based grading so the parent knows it is a
difficult system for everyone
B. Review the report card and standards with the parent, explaining
how the standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale that
is used
C. Provide the parent with a percentage and letter grade equivalent for
each subject area every nine weeks
D. Explain to the parent that if their child has the highest number on
the grading scale, it is the same as having an A - ANSWERS-B. Review
, the report card and standards with the parent, explaining how the
standards are assessed and clarifying the grading scale that is used
1. How would you describe standards-based grading systems? -
ANSWERS-A standard of grading that tracks student progress towards
and achievement of learning targets that are derived from educational
standards; grades reflect student mastery of the learning targets and
are measured on proficiency scales.
Which characteristics apply to standards-based grading? - ANSWERS--
Scores are reflected on proficiency scales
- Grades reflect student mastery of a learning target.
-Teachers tailor instruction based on student achievement
Based on the percentage average of all grades or holistic grades -
ANSWERS-traditional grading system
Based on different proficiency levels of standards - ANSWERS-
standard based grading system
Single grade given per course on report cards - ANSWERS-traditional
grading system
Grade based on most recent evidence - ANSWERS-traditional grading
system
what are the defining characteristics of a standards-based grading
system? - ANSWERS-Standards-based grading is built around
