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Academic Achievement

A performance level describes how consistently or effectively a particular criterion appears in a child’s work.

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Understanding school report cards beyond grades

Understanding school report cards beyond grades

A report card is a snapshot, not a diagnosis Report cards are designed to communicate educational progress and, in many settings, school accountability information. They are not clinical assessments and cannot diagnose a learning disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorder, depression, sleep problem, or other medical condition. A low grade may reflect difficulty understanding material, inconsistent […]

Helping children understand grading rubrics before starting assignments

Helping children understand grading rubrics before starting assignments

Start by making the rubric feel like a map, not a verdict A rubric is a scoring tool that identifies aspects of an assignment and describes qualities of performance, sometimes across levels such as emerging, developing, proficient, and advanced. University teaching centers commonly recommend sharing rubrics with learners before they start, because early access makes […]