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Our Curriculum

Science of Reading, Mathematical Inquiry, Science and Engineering Practices, Integrated English Language Arts and Social Studies, Project Based Learning and Design Thinking

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Standards-Based Grading FAQ

What is Standards-Based Grading?

Standards-Based Grading is a measurement of how well students understand specific skills and concepts in their subjects. Students earn multiple scores on a scale of 1- 4 for the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Students earn an overall standards based grade for the course.

Why use Standards-Based Grading?

How Does Standards-Based Grading Differ from Traditional Grading?

How Do Teachers Determine Standards-Based Grades?

Formative Assessments: Used to gauge ongoing progress towards the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Teachers are able to monitor how students are progressing and provide feedback.
Summative Assessments: Tests and/or projects at the end of a unit to determine mastery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Observation: Teachers observe and monitor how students perform and participate in class activities.

How Are Grades Reported?

Students receive scores for each skill on a scale of 1 to 4:

4 – Exceeds Expectations: You’ve got it! You understand this so well you can teach others.
3 – Meets Expectations: You’re right on track. You understand this skill well.
2 – Approaching Expectations: You’re getting there. Keep practicing!
1 – Does Not Meet: You need some help with this skill. Let’s work on it together.

Elementary School English Language Arts (K-4) Rubric

Example 3rd Standard: ELAGSE3SL2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Score	Description	Criteria
4	Superstar!	You can determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text or information presented so well that you could teach others. You capture all key points accurately and explain them clearly.
3	Great Job!	You can determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text or information presented correctly. You understand and can explain the main ideas well.
2	Keep Trying!	You can determine some main ideas and supporting details correctly but miss important points. Keep practicing to improve your understanding and explanation.
1	Let’s Practice!	You need help determining the main ideas and supporting details of a text or information presented. Let’s work on identifying and explaining these together.

Middle School English Language Arts (5-8) Rubric

Example 5th Grade Standard: ELAGSE5SL2 Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Score	Description	Criteria
4	Top Performer	You summarize the text or information so well that you could teach others. You capture all key points and details accurately and explain the main ideas clearly and concisely
3	Solid Work	You summarize the text or information correctly, capturing most key points and details. You understand the main ideas and can explain them well.
2	Almost There!	You summarize some parts of the text or information correctly but miss important details or key points. Keep practicing to improve your understanding and explanation of the main ideas
1	Needs Improvement	You need help summarizing the text or information. You find it difficult to identify and explain the main ideas and key points. Let’s work on this skill together.

Elementary School Math (K-4) Rubric

Example 2nd Grade Math Standard: 2.NR.1 Using the place value structure, explore the count sequences to represent, read, write, and compare numerical values to 1000 and describe basic place-value relationships and structures.

Score	Description	Criteria
4	Superstar!	You can count, read, write, and compare numbers up to 1000 accurately and can teach others. You understand place value very well and can explain how it works in different problems.
3	Great Job!	You can count, read, write, and compare numbers up to 1000 correctly. You understand place value well.
2	Keep Trying!	You can count, read, write, and compare some numbers up to 1000, but you make mistakes with bigger numbers. Keep practicing to improve your understanding of place value.
1	Let’s Practice!	You need help counting, reading, writing, and comparing numbers up to 1000. Let’s work on understanding place value together.

Middle School Math (5-8) Rubric

Example 6th Grade Math Standard: 6.NR.1 Solve relevant, mathematical problems involving operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimal numbers.

Score	Description	Criteria
4	Top Performer	You solve problems involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals so well that you could teach others. You understand and can explain the operations clearly and accurately.
3	Solid Work	You solve problems involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals correctly. You understand the operations and can explain them well.
2	Almost There!	You solve some problems involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals correctly but make mistakes. Keep practicing to improve your understanding of the operations.
1	Needs Improvement	You need help solving problems involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Let’s work on understanding and applying these operations together.