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Students are expected to complete work by the assigned due date. Missing work will result in an ‘F’ unless the assignment is made up and submitted within the allotted time period for the grade level (see below). Late assignments will affect the student’s learning behavior grade.
Learning Behaviors
Learning Behaviors
4 - Exemplary3 - Proficient2 - Developing1 - Emerging
- Respect & Responsibility
- Participates in Class Discussions
- Conducts Self in Appropriate Manner
- Maximizes Time on Task
- Work Completion
- Completes Classwork
- Completes Homework
Standards-based report cards enable parents to receive accurate information based on cumulative student progress throughout the marking period.
The Science and Engineering Practices are specific skills and behaviors that students are expected to master in science class. The Practices are broken down into specific components and taught intentionally through the curriculum. Students demonstrate the Practices, through a variety of methods, including performance-based tasks (classwork) and summative assessments. The specific practice that students are asked to demonstrate is communicated to the student through the learning intentions or the assessment tools.
Science Practices
Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) - Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply science concepts when explaining phenomena.
- Investigation & Explanation (I&E) - Demonstrates the ability to carry out investigations, develop and use models in order to construct scientific explanations and design solutions.
- Analysis & Argumentation (A&A) - Demonstrates the ability to use mathematics & computational thinking, analyze & interpret data, and engage in argument.
Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) - Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply science concepts when explaining phenomena.
- Life Science Concepts
- Earth and Space Science Concepts
- Physical Science Concepts
Standards Based Grading Performance Levels
Standards Based Grading Performance Levels
Advanced (Exemplary)
A+
Evidence shows independent mastery at the Advanced Level through:
Demonstrates in-depth understanding
Highly developed discipline-specific skills
Transfer of skills to new or unique contexts
Efficient use of appropriate strategies
Creation of insightful, original work/ideas/solutions
Sophisticated application of concepts/skills
Goal (Proficient)
A, A-, B+
Evidence shows independent mastery at the Goal Level through:
Consistently demonstrates understanding
Proficiency in discipline-specific skills
Ability to transfer skills to familiar contexts
Effective use of appropriate strategies
Creation of meaningful, original work / ideas / solutions
Application of concepts and skills
Developing
B, B-,C+, C
Evidence shows mastery at the Developing Level through:
Demonstrates some understanding
Basic competency in discipline-specific skills
Ability to apply skills to previously seen contexts
Some use of appropriate strategies
Creation of original work/ideas/solutions
Beginning to and occasionally meets grade level expectations
Student requires support to meet grade level expectations
Emerging
C-, D
Evidence shows mastery at the Emerging Level through:
Little to no understanding
Consistent support to meet grade level expectations
Performance consistently below grade level expectation while receiving support
Little demonstration of discipline-specific skills or transfer of skills
Minimal evidence of original work/ideas/solutions
Lack or misuse of strategies
Lacking Evidence
F
Lacking evidence of mastery because:
Work demonstrates no evidence of understanding
Work not submitted or incomplete
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