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Necedah Schools

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Grading for Student Learning - Engagement

Standards Based Grading - Balanced Assessment

Overview

Mr. Becker SBG - Balanced Assessment Application Video – Monday, November 16, 2020 (board meeting)

More than the Common Core – Our focus on student learning is greater than the Common Core (Student Profile – World–Class knowledge)

 

Grading for Learning Family Workshop #1 Flyer Link

Come and learn about best practices for communicating student learning, including:

  • Grading and Reporting/Balanced Assessment Practices 
  • Standards-Based Grading Practices 
  • Work/Career/Graduate Profile Reporting Practices

Parent Advisory Team: Grading for Learning  Workshop #2 Flyer Link

  • What is the difference between grading and reporting? How are these things communicated with students and families?
  • How do teachers communicate formative assessment information in the classroom?
  • What do classroom rubrics look like, and how are they used?

Family Communications 

High School English Parent Letter 2020-21

Middle School Parent Letter 2020-21

The Achievement Gaps: A Vision for Increased Success Whitepaper (by Tanya Kotlowski, February 2019)

Bibliography of Resources 

Campbell, Matthew. “Better Ways to Measure Student Progress.” Edutopia

Family Notice