Grading and Assessment Scales

The following scales and goal indicators will be used to communicate levels of understanding and mastery of learning targets. Depending on the type of assessment, these are the indicators that students and teachers will use to share information on growth and performance. We use a standards based grading system.

MY UNDERSTANDING AND GOAL INDICATORS

Learner Behaviors

O=Outstanding

S=Successful

P=Progressing

N=Needs Improvement

Mastery of Standards

4 =Exceeding

3 =Meeting

2 = Developing

1 =Beginning

Performance Ratings

* =Innovative Demonstration/Advanced Workmanship

+ =Mastery of Standards/Quality Workmanship

/ =Basic Understanding/Gaining Independence

-- =Novice/Requires Guidance