Standards-Based Learning and Grading

It's all about the LEARNING

Why Standards-based learning and grading?

We believe all students are capable of learning, but also know all students learn at a different rate
With clear expectations, on what is to be learned, and with practice and feedback, students build hope and confidence to achieve.
Parents and students have a better understanding of what standard is learned/is not yet learned to date.
Descriptive feedback by teachers helps the student understand what needs retaught or practiced in order to be learned.
Grades are no longer the average of all student work. Growth and improved learning is valued.
Students grades reflect most recent learning and are fluid as progress is made by student.
Participation, homework completion and effort are removed from grades to provide an accurate representation of student learning. This also makes grades more equitable.

Getting a Fair Shot? (Three Findings from a study of university officials' views on the use of standards-based grading in admission decisions.)

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