Grading Rubric

A - The student consistently demonstrates mastery of the grade-level standards taught this marking period.

B - The student frequently demonstrates mastery of the grade-level standards taught this marking period.

C - The student periodically demonstrates mastery of the grade-level standards taught this marking period.

D - The student rarely demonstrates mastery of the grade-level standards taught this marking period.

Here’s a simple example:

We learn the song Hot Cross Buns in class. The students’ assignment is to practice Hot Cross Buns. They should be able to clap and count the rhythm, sing / speak the letters, and play it on their instrument.

In next week’s class, a student receiving an A grade would be able to do all of those things consistently. It will likely be pretty easy for them because they have practiced all of those things throughout the week. If they make a rare mistake, they are able to identify it and fix it on their own with little to no help from the teacher.

A student receiving a B grade would show evidence that they have practiced the song and they frequently are able to perform it correctly. They may need some assistance from the teacher here and there to identify and correct an issue or two with their performance. They are able to make those adjustments fairly quickly and apply them to their performance.

A student receiving a C grade would likely show that they have retained much of the knowledge from the previous class, but their performance is inconsistent and needs regular assistance from the teacher. This student either did not practice enough or did not practice effectively and they were not well prepared for class.

A student receiving a D grade would likely show that they have not retained the information from the previous class. They either did not practice or did not practice effectively and they need to be retaught the material by the teacher. They would likely perform incorrectly more than they perform correctly and they may not be aware that they are performing incorrectly at all or they may not know how to fix the issues.