As educators, we believe schools can no longer be places where some succeed at learning while others fail. Rather, we want our classrooms to become a place where all students can succeed.  As a result, assessment practices developed to separate the successful from the unsuccessful need to become practices that support the learning for all students.  To facilitate learning for everyone, we have created a quiz and test correction policy.

Quiz and Test Corrections Policy

Quiz corrections are available to any student regardless of their initial score unless the student scores a 100% or above.  

If you would like to improve your quiz or test score, you must follow these steps.

1. DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING ON YOUR QUIZ OR TEST!!  LEAVE IT BE!!

2. Complete all corrections on the forms.  Paper copies are available in Mrs. Gitter’s room or below.  Feel free to print your own paper copies for corrections. 

   1. 1. 1. • Corrections Form:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_PzF5HPYriYhY2bvcz-JZ6cpV9x_l0qb2UpOhbg4DFY/edit?usp=sharing

3. When completed, turn the quiz corrections form into Mrs. Gitter

4.  CREDIT WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO CORRECTIONS THAT ARE HANDED IN LATE.  In general, students will have a week to complete the quiz corrections.

5.  All correct answers can earn back half credit for the number of points that were missed.  For example, if you lost/missed two points on the question, you could receive one point back with accurate and complete corrections.

   1. 1. 1. • You must have the correct answer to earn point back on the quiz.  If you aren’t sure of the correct answer, please meet with your teacher.

            • In addition to your correct answer, you must have the entire row filled out to earn points back for corrections.  

On the correction form for each question, you will need to tell me:

1. The number of the question you are correcting

2. What went wrong with this question?*

   • Possible reasons to use in column:

     • Misread the question

     • Forgot the definition of __________________   

     • I didn’t understand the question

     • I had/have no idea how to answer this question

     • Other (explain….)

3. THE CORRECT ANSWER

4. Which scientific principle or vocabulary word definition helps you answer this question?  Write out the SP (not just the number) or the vocabulary definition!

5. Why was your original answer incorrect?

   • This needs to be a scientific explanation of why your answer was incorrect.

Quiz and Test Retake Policy

As an educator, I believe schools can no longer be places where some succeed at learning while others fail. Rather, I want my classroom to become a place where all students can succeed.  As a result, assessment practices developed to separate the successful from the unsuccessful need to become practices that support the learning for all students.   Below is how I will be implementing the CMS Test Retake policy in my classroom.

• Reassessments may be given for any QUIZ or TEST grades that were completed where the student score less than a 70% (D or F).

• Students are required to complete the reassessment process prior to the retake of a quiz or a test.

• Students have a maximum of 10 school days after a test is returned to complete ALL of the steps required for a reassessment to be given.  This includes the retaking of the test or quiz.

Here is the link to the CMS Test and Quiz Retake Policy handout.  

If you are unhappy with your score and would like to retake the quiz or test:

• 1. It is the students’ responsibility to initiate the reassessment process, complete the form, have the teacher sign off on the instructional activities selected, and complete the activities prior to receiving a reassessment.

  2.  Pick up and complete the Retake Form.

     • These are located in the classroom underneath the charging station in the purple bin.

     • These forms can be found here as well.

  3. Students must choose and complete (up to 3) instructional activities to EARN the reassessment. 

     • Examples: IXL, Magma Math, tutoring, test corrections, vocabulary, test corrections, any other instructional guides for re-learning materials, etc.

  4. Have your parents sign the Retake Form. 

  5. Complete the additional learning activities and submit/share them with your teacher.

  6. Reassessments will then be scheduled with the teacher after the form is signed and approved by student, parent, and the teacher.  Schedule when you plan on taking the reassessment with your teacher.  These can be scheduled to be completed before school, during lunch, or after school. 

  7.  Take the reassessment.

     • The  higher of the two assessment scores will be entered into PowerSchool.

     • The reassessment will be the same format as the original grade but will have different questions and/or tasks.

If you have questions or are not sure how to complete the corrections, please seek out help.   I am available most days before school, during lunch, and after school.