Three Reasons to Change from a Traditional Reporting System to a Standards-based Reporting System
GREATER FOCUS ON STANDARDS - When teachers and students are constantly referring to the learning targets, they stay focused on the right things. Teachers are recording students demonstrated knowledge of the specific learning targets in their grade book rather than reporting a general score on an assignment. One quality assignment often yields grades in several areas,giving specific feedback to the students on their learning.
INCREASED STUDENT ENGAGEMENT - As students receive specific feedback about their work, they can target what areas are strong and which need improvement. They know their learning targets and can watch themselves move toward mastering them. This self reflection of growth provides increased engagement in their learning.
IMPROVED COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE - Reporting specific academic progress, separated from behaviors, gives students and families a clearer picture of the learning that is occurring. By reporting behaviors separately, it gives a clearer picture of the possible reasons for the student's learning success or difficulties.
INCREASED STUDENT ENGAGEMENT - As students receive specific feedback about their work, they can target what areas are strong and which need improvement. They know their learning targets and can watch themselves move toward mastering them. This self reflection of growth provides increased engagement in their learning.
IMPROVED COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE - Reporting specific academic progress, separated from behaviors, gives students and families a clearer picture of the learning that is occurring. By reporting behaviors separately, it gives a clearer picture of the possible reasons for the student's learning success or difficulties.