Standards-based grading unifies and simplifies the grading process from teacher to teacher providing a clear direction for students about learning expectations. Much of this stress comes from uncertainty about how to successfully meet all of the expectations from their teachers. Students today experience stress and anxiety at higher rates than ever before. The primary focus for students and educators is proficiency. A student's grade is then based on their level of understanding on the identified standard. In Davis School District there are DESK standards for each content area. Students who are not initially proficient are encouraged to continue practice based on feedback and retake assessments until they can demonstrate proficiency. Teachers evaluate student performance and give feedback as students work toward clearly defined learning targets. Standards-based grading is a method used to assess student proficiency based on their knowledge of a standard. What is Standards-Based Grading and Reporting?
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