Assesment: In Grade 7, the triangulation of assessment is completed using observations, conversations, and products (student work) to gather multiple forms of evidence for a more complete and accurate understanding of student learning. This approach collects data from three sources: teacher observations of students during work, student-teacher and peer conversations about learning, and tangible products such as tests, projects, and other assignments and presentations. The purpose of assessment should always be to improve and reflect on learning. While the best assessment comes from feedback that improves learning we recognise the requirement for quantifiable data points and will be giving those in a formal report card twice a year. Grade 7 students will be using percentages as opposed to letter grades that they have received up till now which is explained below.Â
Grading System
The Halton District School Board uses a pre-established grading scale to allow for a smooth transition between a letter grade system in grade 1 to 6 and a percentage grade system which they will be using in high school. Please see the table of comparable assessment details below:
A 100, 95, 87, 82% Exceeding curricular expectations Level 4
B 78, 74, 71% Meeting curricular expectations Level 3
C 68, 64, 61% Meeting some curricular expectations Level 2
D 58, 54, 51% Not meeting curricular expectations Level 1