How is Evidence Based Grading Different than Traditional Grading?

Traditional Grading:

• Letter grades are calculated by combining performance on assignments, tests, effort, homework, and expectations.
• Typically a student receives one letter grade for each subject.
• Letter grades do not inform students or families which skills have been mastered or whether they are working at grade level.

Evidence Based Grading:

• Students receive a separate mark for each standard.
• Subjects are divided into a list of skills and knowledge that students are learning.
• Parents know exactly what standard a student needs to improve on.
• Social Emotional Standards will report on effort, attitude, work habits, and homework separately.