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Understanding Standards-Based Reporting: Insights for Parents and Students

This update from the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Committee discusses the essentials of standards-based reporting, addressing common FAQs about the grading system, scoring, and student motivation. We explore what scores like '3' and '4' mean and how high-achieving students can thrive in this framework. The session also delves into the transition from middle school to high school, the advantages of clear learning objectives, and offers resources like report card guides and writing rubrics. Join us in fostering transparent communication and supporting our students' educational journeys.

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Understanding Standards-Based Reporting: Insights for Parents and Students

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  1. Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Committee(PAC) – February 20, 2013 An Update onStandards Based Reporting

  2. Today’s Focus FAQ’s 4 3 2 1 What do they mean? Motivation in the new system Transition from MS to HS

  3. 1 4 3 2 1What do they mean? FAQ: How does my child get a 4?

  4. FAQ : What’s the difference between a 3 and a 4? A student’s perspective on scores. Meet Olivia … Resources: Parent Guide to the Report Card Example Writing Rubrics Example Writing Excerpts Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Charts What misconceptions does Olivia have? How would we want our students to explain the score of a 3 and a 4?

  5. FAQ: How does my child earn a 4? (a writing example)

  6. FAQ: How does my child earn a 4? • Is a 4 possible on all assignments? • Opportunity to work beyond the standard • Depth of Knowledge

  7. FAQ: What’s the difference between a 3 and a 4? Resources: Parent Guide to the Report Card Example Writing Rubrics Example Writing Excerpts Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Charts What misconceptions does Olivia have? How would we want our students to explain the score of a 3 and a 4?

  8. FAQ: How does my child earn a 4? • How do students get a 4 on their report card? • Formative & Summative Assessments • Proficiency Levels • Preponderance of Evidence

  9. 2 Motivation in a Standards-Based System How does this new system motivate a high achieving student?

  10. FAQ: How are students motivated in a SB system? How does a standards-based system motivate high-achieving students? all low-achieving

  11. FAQ: What’s the Research on Motivation? • Standards-based Research related to Motivation: • Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation • Grades & Motivation • Resources for further reading and exploration • ASCD Educational Leadership issue • WormelliGuskey • Others • Daniel Pink • research on workplace motivation • connections to skills we want for students

  12. 3 Transition From MS to HS The High School uses letter grades, so why not use them in Middle School?

  13. FAQ: What’s going on with Standards-Based at the HS? 1) Standards 2) Assessments 3) Grading & Feedback 4) Reporting Similarities & Differences

  14. FAQ: How are we supporting the transition Middle  High? Standards-based Benefits Clear Learning Targets Quality Assessments Defined Proficiency Levels Academics Scores Work Habits/Behaviors Scores Re-do and Re-work No “zero” factor Focus on learning Intrinsic Motivation to Learn It is not about the letters or numbers It is what they represent.

  15. Engaging Your Help Thank you On-Line Surveys www.bellinghamschools.org/reportingstudentprogress Transparent communication

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