Grading Systems, Proficiency Scales, and Assessment Methods

What is the traditional grading system based on?

• Percentage average of all grades or holistic grades

• Only the most recent evidence

• Number of assignments completed

• Attendance record

Fill in the blank: In the traditional grading system, a single grade is given per course on _________.

• report cards

• attendance sheets

• syllabus outlines

• classroom walls

Which of the following is a procedural skill?

• Recall vocabulary terms

• Demonstrate ability

• Understand determine

• Knows

Fill in the blank: Procedural skills include composing sentences using a ________.

• keyboard

• calculator

• microscope

• paintbrush

Which of the following is a declarative (verbal) skill?

• Execute

• Recall vocabulary terms

• Compose sentences

• Demonstrate ability

Fill in the blank: Declarative skills involve the ability to _______ and identify vocabulary terms related to the standard.

• recall

• predict

• create

• compare

Which proficiency scale level is described as 'demonstrate in depth'?

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 3

• Level 4

Fill in the blank: Proficiency scales provide specifics about what students at each ______ should be able to do.

• level

• subject

• teacher

• classroom

Parallel assessments measure and record student learning along a continuum to see growth and gaps.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Parallel assessments need to be both ______ and valid.

• reliable

• subjective

• expensive

• optional