For many years, I used a points grading system. This worked for me along with a rubric. But now, I believe it makes sense to integrate standards-based learning into my life as an educator and do even better for my students. Instead of me deciding how many points you deserve based on the rubric solely, the standards on the rubric will tell students that they are either Mastering, Meeting, or Approaching the standard, or not (as the skills are Not Met during the assessment). They will receive a 4, 3, 2 or 1 if they turn in their work and will be able to edit their work knowing more clearly what to work on.
Teacherease shares: "In standards-based education, teaching is responsive to learning. When starting a new target, teachers present introductory lessons. As students progress, they are offered more complex material. They continue working and learning until they reach the target. Think of SBG as a ladder, where students climb up, “a rung at a time,” eventually reaching the top. After receiving instruction, some students progress immediately, but most do not. It’s common for students to be confused, and only partially complete an activity. Teachers regularly provide feedback, reteach, and offer additional opportunities to reach “the next rung.” This process requires patience and practice, and is repeated until students reach the target. SBG is powerful because it provides a framework to regularly measure student progress. When teachers have continuous understanding of students’ mastery, they can adapt instruction to better meet students’ needs. This causes education to be more effective and engaging." “What Is Standards-Based Grading?” TeacherEase, www.teacherease.com/standards-based-grading.aspx.
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