Assessment

Below is information on how the Seaquam PHE Department assesses Physical and Health Education 8 & 9. For all other PHE courses, please contact your teacher for more information on how the course will be assessed.

Assessment

Students in grade 8 & 9 will see one of the following four proficiency scales (listed below) on their report cards opposed to a percentage or letter grade. We encourage students and parents to focus on the feedback given in the comment section of the report card, for PHE.

Rationale

Research shows that giving students a number (percentage) or letter grade prevents them from authentically reflecting on their learning and decreases their quality of thinking. It is our intent for students to take more ownership of their learning and participate in the process of giving and receiving feedback based on their participation and performance. Students will participate in self and peer assessment as well as be given the opportunity to reflect on their learning goals.