Grade 4/5 Math: School Loop and Grading Policy

By , 09/28/2017

September 28, 2017

Dear Families,

As you know, School Loop is up and running.  Hooray!  As you also know, we’ve been in school for almost a month.  Therefore, the students have been acquiring grades which have to be entered.  I will do my best to enter back grades as quickly as possible for the 4th and 5th graders.

Also, for those of you new to School Loop, a clearer picture of your child’s performance emerges as more grades are entered.  There may be more fluctuations early on since there is less data contributing to the overall grade.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

I am pasting a copy of the grading policy which is also on the syllabus, so you can see how different areas weigh in the math grade:

 

Grade 4/5 Grading Policy

Students will be assessed throughout the year on classwork, quizzes, homework, and their use of math practices, as stated in the Common Core Standards.  Students are also expected to participate in class and partner discussions.

Category	%
Quizzes, Tests, and Projects	40
Class Work and Posters	30
Class Preparation, Engagement, and Collaboration	20
Homework	10

What Your Grade Means

Levels of Proficiency	%
Exceeds	90-100
Meets	80-89
Approaches	65-79
Developing	<65

Students and parents often ask what is included in Participation, Collaboration, and Engagement.  Below is a rubric that I use when assessing this.  It will also be shared with the students:

Participation, Collaboration, and Engagement Rubric

Expectations:

• Actively participates in class discussions
• Listens attentively when others are speaking
• Remains on task when working independently or with a partner
• Collaborates in a partnership by contributing ideas and being open to others’ ideas
• Is where he/she need to be (ie: on the rug, at his/her table, with his/her partner
• Is on time and prepared for class

 

Grade		Behaviors
10	Exceeding Grade Level Expectations	Routinely participates actively and thoughtfully in class discussions LIstens attentively when others are speaking Remains on task when working independently or with a partner Collaborates in a partnership by contributing ideas and being open to others’ ideas Is where he/she need to be (ie: on the rug, at his/her table, with his/her partner Is on time and prepared for class
9	Exceeding Grade Level	Often participates thoughtfully in class discussions LIstens attentively when others are speaking Remains on task when working independently or with a partner Collaborates in a partnership by contributing ideas and being open to others’ ideas Is where he/she need to be (ie: on the rug, at his/her table, with his/her partner Is on time and prepared for class
8	Meeting Grade Level Expectations	Sometimes participates thoughtfully in class discussions LIstens attentively when others are speaking Usually remains on task when working independently or with a partner, but may need a reminder or two Usually collaborates in a partnership by contributing ideas and being open to others’ ideas Is usually where he/she need to be (ie: on the rug, at his/her table, with his/her partner Is on time and prepared for class
7	Approaching Grade Level Expectations	Participates sporadically in class discussions Needs multiple reminders to listen attentively when others are speaking Needs multiple reminders to remain on task When working in a partnership, is often off task and having alternate conversations Needs multiple reminders to be where expected (ie: on the rug, at his/her table, with his/her partner Is not regularly prepared and/or on time for class
6 and below	Below Grade Level Expectations	Rarely participates in class discussions Has difficulty remaining on task, even with reminders Is often in a different location than expected Is often off task when working in a partnership Makes little to no contribution to group/partnership in the form of sharing ideas

 

Have a wonderful day!