Dear Families,
Since the district is grading the students on progress toward meeting their given standards, I wanted to let you know what the numbers mean next to each question on a graded test, quiz, or assignment, specifically in math. The students are scored on the following scale:
4 = Meet the Standard
3 = Advanced Progress Toward Meeting the Standard
2 = Developing Progress Toward Meeting the Standard
1 = Limited Progress Toward Meeting the Standard
For all questions, the students earn a score of 1, 2, 3, or 4.
4 (all correct)
3 (mostly correct)
2 (some correct)
1 (all incorrect)
In math, for questions with multiple parts or where work is shown, we review the question in its entirety and apply the rubric below as a guide to assist with determining the mastery level score for each question.
Mastery Level Expectations
4: Meets the standard; has the correct solution(s) and includes well-organized, clear, and concise work demonstrating thorough understanding of mathematical concepts and/or procedures.
In this response, students
• thoroughly complete the solution(s), using mathematically sound
procedures and precise mathematical language
• provide sufficient work that shows thorough understanding of
mathematical concepts and/or procedures
• demonstrate mathematical reasoning through the use of models and/or
well organized and logical explanations
3: Shows advanced progress toward the standard or mathematical concepts and/or procedures.
In this response, students
• provide work and explanations that demonstrate understanding of most
but not all aspects of mathematical concepts and/or procedures
• may include an incorrect solution but show sound mathematical reasoning
through the use of models and/or explanations
2: Shows developing progress toward the standard or mathematical concepts and/or procedures.
In this response, students
• provide work and explanations that demonstrate some understanding of
mathematical concepts and/or procedures but contain incorrect solution(s)
or flawed reasoning
• show misunderstanding of key parts of the solution process or incorrect use of mathematical models and procedures
• may include correct solutions but do not provide sufficient work to
demonstrate understanding of mathematical concepts and/or procedures
1: Shows limited progress towards the standard; contains an incorrect solution, shows poorly organized and incomplete work and explanations, and demonstrates no understanding of mathematical concepts and/or procedures.
For the final number at the top of the test, we add up the numbers next to each question and follow an algorithm chart provided by the district to calculate the final grade of a 4, 3, 2, or 1. The example shown below is for a five question quiz ONLY.
Mastery Level for Gradebook
Combined Individual Mastery Levels for Each Question
4: 18-20 points
3: 12-17 points
2: 8-11 points
1: 5-7 points
The final grade at the top of the assessment is the number we record for your child in PowerSchool. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jennifer Thomas