Grading
In order to keep you better informed about your child's progress, I am grading papers using the 4,3,2,1 system that is found on the Parent Report Card Rubric.
4-Understandings beyond grade level expectations *
3-Exhibits mastery of grade level skill/concept
2-With minimal guidance
1-With direct guidance
*Please note that not every classroom assignment will have the opportunity to display a score of a 4. However, there will be plenty of chances for me to observe "beyond grade level expectations" as we begin problem solving through the content areas and conversing in Reader's/Writer's Workshop conferences.
Papers below a 70% or a grade of 1 will have the chance to be corrected or redone in or out of class. The new grade will be a maximum of a 2 or 70%.
This policy does not apply to district assessments/benchmarks.