How Do I Grade Learning in the Mixed-Ability Class?

Match the following levels of success with their descriptions.

• Outstanding achievement

• A high level of success

• Average achievement

• No success at all

• Limited achievement

• A moderate level of success

• Zero achievement

• A low level of success

True or False: The text suggests that grading is a part of the teaching/learning process.

• True

• False

The purpose of grades and report cards according to the text is to (a)  

• To evaluate student performance and
• To determine the popularity of a st
• To assign seating arrangements in c
• To decide extracurricular activitie

According to the text, what are grades considered to be?

• Detailed explanations

• Brief summaries of student learning

• Complete records of student performance

• Portfolios of work.

Which learning skill involves fulfilling responsibilities and commitments within the learning environment?

• Organization

• Responsibility

• Initiative

• Self-Regulation

What learning skill is demonstrated by independently monitoring, assessing, and revising plans to complete tasks and meet goals?

• Collaboration

• Initiative

• Independent Work

• Self-Regulation

How can teachers ensure that the grades they assign are meaningful and consistent?

• By using a standardized grading rubric

• By grading based on personal preference

• By assigning random grades

• By grading only on attendance

What type of grading is used in Ontario?

• Norm-referenced system

• Criterion-referenced system

• Numeric grades only
• Pass/Fail system