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1. 1. How would you describe standards-based A standard of grading that tracks stu-
grading systems? dent progress towards and achievement
of learning targets that are derived from
educational standards; grades reflect stu-
dent mastery of the learning targets and
are measured on proficiency scales.
2. Which characteristics apply to stan- - Scores are reflected on proficiency
dards-based grading? scales
- Grades reflect student mastery of a
learning target.
-Teachers tailor instruction based on stu-
dent achievement
3. Based on the percentage average of all traditional grading system
grades or holistic grades
4. Based on different proficiency levels of stan- standard based grading system
dards
5. Single grade given per course on report traditional grading system
cards
6. Grade based on most recent evidence traditional grading system
7. what are the defining characteristics of a Standards-based grading is built around
standards-based grading system? achievement level goals that are based on
content-specific benchmarks within aca-
demic subjects. A standards-based ap-
proach differs from traditional approach-
es that are built around an average per-
centage of assignments, letter grades, or
students' rank of performance against the
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rest of the class. A standards-based system
is highly beneficial to the student because
teaching and learning can be fine-tuned
to the needs of each student rather than
only a portion of students in any given
classroom.
8. Which explanation applies to the type of as- Criterion-based assessments are used be-
sessments used in a standards-based grad- cause students are measured against a
ing system? learning target (criterion) derived from an
academic standard.
9. Which teacher approach would be most ap- B. The teacher notes that the student is
propriate in a standards-based grading sys- not proficient by marking the assessment
tem? a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale
A. The teacher notes that the student is pro- and provides support to the student to
ficient by marking a "3" on the four-point help her learn how to find least common
proficiency scale for the assessment, noting denominators.
that not all fractions have unlike denomina-
tors.
B. The teacher notes that the student is not
proficient by marking the assessment a "2"
on the four-point proficiency scale and pro-
vides support to the student to help her
learn how to find least common denomina-
tors.
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 as-
sessment.
D. The teacher scores the assessment and
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gives the student a grade of 34 percent and
urges the student to reread the chapter in
the textbook about adding and subtracting
fractions.
10. With a clear understanding of student Stakeholder
knowledge and next steps for progress, this
stakeholder is empowered to support the
student in attaining goals and gaining con-
fidence through encouragement and guid-
ance.
11. Unequivocal knowledge of instructional Teacher
needs and useful interventions for each stu-
dent will guide this stakeholder's future in-
struction.
12. Knowing their expectations and level of pro- Student
ficiency allows this stakeholder to set per-
sonal goals, make improvements with prac-
tice, demonstrate knowledge by meeting
expectations, and persevere through chal-
lenges by continued effort.
13. Stakeholders need letter grades to under- False
stand a student's academic performance.
True of false?
14. Which teacher response would help the par- B. Review the report card and standards
ent understand standards-based grading with the parent, explaining how the stan-
report cards? dards are assessed and clarifying the
A. Sympathize with the parent and share grading scale that is used
the challenges they are having with stan-
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D184 Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_f50bn9
1. 1. How would you describe standards-based A standard of grading that tracks stu-
grading systems? dent progress towards and achievement
of learning targets that are derived from
educational standards; grades reflect stu-
dent mastery of the learning targets and
are measured on proficiency scales.
2. Which characteristics apply to stan- - Scores are reflected on proficiency
dards-based grading? scales
- Grades reflect student mastery of a
learning target.
-Teachers tailor instruction based on stu-
dent achievement
3. Based on the percentage average of all traditional grading system
grades or holistic grades
4. Based on different proficiency levels of stan- standard based grading system
dards
5. Single grade given per course on report traditional grading system
cards
6. Grade based on most recent evidence traditional grading system
7. what are the defining characteristics of a Standards-based grading is built around
standards-based grading system? achievement level goals that are based on
content-specific benchmarks within aca-
demic subjects. A standards-based ap-
proach differs from traditional approach-
es that are built around an average per-
centage of assignments, letter grades, or
students' rank of performance against the
1
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rest of the class. A standards-based system
is highly beneficial to the student because
teaching and learning can be fine-tuned
to the needs of each student rather than
only a portion of students in any given
classroom.
8. Which explanation applies to the type of as- Criterion-based assessments are used be-
sessments used in a standards-based grad- cause students are measured against a
ing system? learning target (criterion) derived from an
academic standard.
9. Which teacher approach would be most ap- B. The teacher notes that the student is
propriate in a standards-based grading sys- not proficient by marking the assessment
tem? a "2" on the four-point proficiency scale
A. The teacher notes that the student is pro- and provides support to the student to
ficient by marking a "3" on the four-point help her learn how to find least common
proficiency scale for the assessment, noting denominators.
that not all fractions have unlike denomina-
tors.
B. The teacher notes that the student is not
proficient by marking the assessment a "2"
on the four-point proficiency scale and pro-
vides support to the student to help her
learn how to find least common denomina-
tors.
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 as-
sessment.
D. The teacher scores the assessment and
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gives the student a grade of 34 percent and
urges the student to reread the chapter in
the textbook about adding and subtracting
fractions.
10. With a clear understanding of student Stakeholder
knowledge and next steps for progress, this
stakeholder is empowered to support the
student in attaining goals and gaining con-
fidence through encouragement and guid-
ance.
11. Unequivocal knowledge of instructional Teacher
needs and useful interventions for each stu-
dent will guide this stakeholder's future in-
struction.
12. Knowing their expectations and level of pro- Student
ficiency allows this stakeholder to set per-
sonal goals, make improvements with prac-
tice, demonstrate knowledge by meeting
expectations, and persevere through chal-
lenges by continued effort.
13. Stakeholders need letter grades to under- False
stand a student's academic performance.
True of false?
14. Which teacher response would help the par- B. Review the report card and standards
ent understand standards-based grading with the parent, explaining how the stan-
report cards? dards are assessed and clarifying the
A. Sympathize with the parent and share grading scale that is used
the challenges they are having with stan-
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