what does your child's grade mean in physical education?
Elementary students are assessed in the following areas:
Demonstrates skills and understands concepts appropriate for grade level
Exhibits responsible personal/social responsibility during physical activity
Satisfactory means that the student is performing at grade level. Please look at the descriptors and understand that a “Satisfactory” does not equate to a “C” grade. Keep up the good work and effort, and remember that there is always room for improvement!
O Outstanding (9.5-10 pts. out of 10)
The student:
- Applies elements and principles of personal and social responsibility in all settings
- Demonstrates a high level of sport skill or movement concept
- Uses previous knowledge towards new lessons
- Demonstrates ability beyond grade level & successfully coaches others
S+ Above Average (8-9.4 pts. out of 10)
The student:
- Shows awareness of personal and social responsibility
- Shows an above average level of skill or movement concept
- Uses previous knowledge in ongoing lessons
- Demonstrates above grade level ability
S Satisfactory (7-7.9 pts. out of 10)
Demonstrates a grade level understanding of personal and social responsibility
Demonstrates grade level sport skill and movement concept
Begins to make connections to previous knowledge
Demonstrates grade level ability
S- Below Average (6-6.9 pts. out of 10)
The student:
- Demonstrates less than grade level understanding of personal and social responsibility
- Shows below grade level’s sport skill and movement concept
- Has difficulty in making connections to previous knowledge
- Shows below grade level ability
NI Needs Improvement (5.9 pts. or less out of 10)
The student:
- Does not demonstrate safe movement or is distracting to others
- Needs improvement in sport skill, movement pattern, and/or sportsmanship
Satisfactory means that the student is performing at grade level. Please look at the descriptors and understand that a “Satisfactory” does not equate to a “C” grade. Keep up the good work and effort, and remember that there is always room for improvement!