Standards Base Grading

What is SBG (Standards Based Grading):

A system of instruction, assessment, grading and reporting based on student demonstration of mastery levels (E, M, P, N) for each of the grade-appropriate standards. Although grading is in the name, it should be a mindset and a way of teaching - “A Standards Based Classroom” is the goal.

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

What are our Performance Levels?