Grading

• Level 5

  • Mastery: the student is able to complete 90% of the concept correctly.

  • Has the correct answer, shows all work, all work is correct

• Level 4

  • Proficient: the student is able to complete 80% of the concept correctly.

  • Has the correct answer, but shows only some (but not all) work

• Level 3

  • Developing: the student is able to complete 70% of the concept correctly.

  • Has the correct answer, but shows no work

• Level 2

  • Beginning: this describes the level expected when a new concept is introduced.

  • Shows work, but the work and/or the answer is incorrect

• Level 1

  • Remedial: this describes the level when a student lacks foundational knowledge to grasp a new concept or does not progress after repeated instruction.

  • Has an incorrect answer and shows no work

Replacing a Cool-Down score

In my class, cool-downs are a daily mini-quiz grade. Cool-downs are EOG-style questions and are a significant part of your grade.

To replace a cool-down score, follow these directions.

On a piece of paper, write:

• Your name, grade, and today’s date

• The name of the assignment(s) you want to replace

  • If you have more than one assignment you would like to replace, make a list where you name each one in bullet point form.

Turn in this paper into the turn-in bin.

You must complete the replacement assignments in class, either during your bell ringer time or after school on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Students must be picked up at 4:00 if they choose to stay after school.

Example Cool-Down Grade Replacement Request

Student Lastname, 6th Grade, 9/5/25

• Grade 6 Unit 1 Lesson 2 Cool-Down

• Grade 6 Unit 2 Lesson 3 Cool-Down

Turn this paper into the turn-in bin.