Grading and Reporting for Elementary Schools Quiz

Grace is a new teacher and wants to understand the purpose of Administrative Procedure 5121.1. What is the purpose of this procedure?

• To provide guidance on grading and reporting systems for elementary schools

• To outline the curriculum for high schools

• To establish rules for student behavior

• To describe the transportation policies

According to COMAR 13A.03.02.08, what must each local school system develop?

• A written policy on grading and reporting

• A new curriculum every year

• A student behavior handbook

• A transportation schedule

What does the Board of Education believe is essential for developing and delivering quality instruction?

• Extended school hours

• Daily homework assignments

• Frequent field trips

• Rigorous performance standards and achievement standards

Charlotte was lawfully absent from school and has not made up the missed work. What grading element is used for her?

• A (Excellent)

• I (Incomplete)

• B (Above Average)

• F (Fail)

What is the grading scale for final grades in Grades 2-5?

• A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, E = 0.0

• A = 3.5-4.0, B = 2.5-3.49, C = 1.5-2.49, D = 0.5-1.49, E = 0.0-0.49

• A = 4.0-5.0, B = 3.0-3.99, C = 2.0-2.99, D = 1.0-1.99, E = 0.0-0.99

• A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, E = below 60

What is the minimum grade a teacher can assign for a completed assignment with good faith effort?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 40%

What must teachers provide within the first ten days of each course?

• A list of classroom rules

• A schedule of field trips

• A list of required textbooks

• A written course outline, syllabus, or overview of grade/course expectations

What is the minimum number of grades to be recorded each week for a course that meets 3-5 sessions per week?

• 3

• 1

• 4

• 2

What must teachers do if a student is in danger of failing?

• Notify parents in writing

• Assign extra homework

• Schedule a parent-teacher conference

• Give the student a passing grade

What must be done if a student with a disability is in jeopardy of failing a subject?

• The student must be transferred to another class

• An IEP meeting must be held to review and revise the IEP as appropriate

• The student must be given extra assignments

• The student must be given a passing grade