Grading for Learning |
Grading & Assessment for Learning: Aligned for Student Success
The DeForest Area School District designs curriculum using the foundation of Wisconsin state content standards as well as local community standards.
The purpose of grading is to evaluate student progress and achievement within the DeForest Area School District curriculum and to share that progress with students and parents. The grades students earn should be consistent, accurate, and meaningful, and they should support and reflect students’ learning of essential knowledge and skills.
Student achievement is evaluated using established criteria that are consistently applied at all levels. Alignment of learning goals, instruction, and assessment is the goal of our educational program. Teachers with common courses work collaboratively to develop common assessments that accurately reflect the learning goals for those courses.
The purpose of the report card is formal documentation of a student’s academic achievement and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies, for a given grading period. Both components, academic achievement and work habits, are important outcomes for students who graduate from DASD.
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Elementary/Intermediate School Report Cards
At the elementary and intermediate level, the grade marks used for academic achievement are Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
K-6 Family Guide to the Report Card: Key Terms
- Level 1: Demonstrates minimal understanding of the grade-level standard.
- Is unable to communicate understanding of the concept or skill.
- Requires substantial help and support when completing assignments.
- There is no evidence of learning.
- Level 2: Demonstrates partial understanding of the grade-level standard.
- Completes assignments with prompting and support.
- Communicates understanding with difficulty.
- Level 3: Demonstrates independence with a consistent understanding of the grade-level standard.
- Applies the concept to similar situations and/or problems.
- Communicates understanding of the concept.
- Level 3 is considered proficient and indicates the student is prepared for further study.
- Level 4: Demonstrates an advanced level of independence with a thorough understanding of the grade-level standard.
- Applies the concept to new or unique situations.
- Communicates and articulates the concept to others.
Middle/High School Report Cards
At the middle and high school level, the grade marks used for academic achievement are A, AB, B, BC, C, CD, D, F, and NE. (No Evidence (NE): There is not enough evidence to determine the student’s understanding of the grade-level standard.)
DASD General Grading Rubric
- Level 1 - Minimal (D/F): Demonstrates minimal understanding of the grade-level standard.
- Requires substantial help and support when completing assignments.
- Is unable to communicate his/her level of understanding.
- Some assessments may be missing.
- Level 2- Partial (C/CD): Demonstrates partial understanding of the grade-level standard.
- Completes assignments with prompting and support.
- Communicates his/her understanding with difficulty.
- Level 3 - Proficient (B/BC): Demonstrates consistent understanding of the grade-level standard, with the use of other resources as a reference.
- Applies the concept to similar situations and/or problems.
- Communicates his/her own understanding of the concept.
- Level 4 - Advanced (A/AB): Demonstrates independence with a thorough understanding of the grade-level standard with a rigorous task/assessment.
- Applies the concept to new or unique situations.
- Communicates and articulates the concept to others.
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