Proficiency-Based Grading
All quizzes, tests, and projects will be graded as Mastery, Advanced, Meets, Approaching, and Beginning, as opposed to the traditional A,B,C,D, and F. It is important that students understand what their grade means, not just that they have earned a letter. Below is the Proficiency Continuum that explains what each level means.
Mastery (MAS) (Traditional A) ~ Through extensive evidence, the student consistently surpasses the proficient level and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the standard.
Advanced (ADV) (Traditional B) ~ The student regularly meets the standard and demonstrates a working knowledge of essential skills, while there are still some weaknesses, the strengths are dominant.
Meets (MTS) (Traditional C) ~ Though student is occasionally demonstrating a working knowledge of the essential skills that encompass the standard, there are still more weaknesses than strengths.
Approaching (APP) (Traditional D) ~ Partial understanding and some skill demonstrated with greater omissions or errors evident.
Beginning (B) (Traditional F) ~ No understanding or skill demonstrated yet.
I understand that this is new, so, after you have checked out PAL and have questions, please feel free to contact me.
Mastery (MAS) (Traditional A) ~ Through extensive evidence, the student consistently surpasses the proficient level and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the standard.
Advanced (ADV) (Traditional B) ~ The student regularly meets the standard and demonstrates a working knowledge of essential skills, while there are still some weaknesses, the strengths are dominant.
Meets (MTS) (Traditional C) ~ Though student is occasionally demonstrating a working knowledge of the essential skills that encompass the standard, there are still more weaknesses than strengths.
Approaching (APP) (Traditional D) ~ Partial understanding and some skill demonstrated with greater omissions or errors evident.
Beginning (B) (Traditional F) ~ No understanding or skill demonstrated yet.
I understand that this is new, so, after you have checked out PAL and have questions, please feel free to contact me.