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What is Standards Based Grading?
In the simplest of terms, Standards Based Grading (SBG) is a method of assessing each student individually against a standard of learning.
In each subject there are standards or expectations of what you should learn. SBG allows you to see how you are progressing in those expectations.
I’m starting to learn this and I don’t understand it yet.
I’m beginning to understand, but still need a little help.
I understand this well and can do it on my own.
I understand this so well, I can teach it to others
Some of the Most Important Advantages
Students can always improve
Beginning grades don’t follow and weigh them down
Attitudes and motivation are stronger with less giving up
Everyone involved has a better understanding of specific standards and which ones require more attention
There are no overall subject grades. Every child has strengths and they are clear in this grading system. Traditionally, a weakness in comprehension for example, could weigh the entire ELA grade down, downplaying the strengths in phonics
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