⚠️ Note: Always follow your district’s official grading policies. These are just suggested models!
In This Article:
Part 1: Skill Level Growth (Recommended: 80% of Grade) 📈
Focus on progress! Students earn a grade based on their growth in skill levels, shown through adaptive practice and tests. Everyone starts at Level 1.
Level 1: Needs Support - 50%
Level 2: Approaching Proficient - 75%
Level 3: Proficient - 100%
Level 4: Strongly Proficient - 120%
Level 5: Mastery - 140%
💡 Teaching Tip: Use ChalkTalk’s skill level visuals to quickly see where students stand for targeted support!
Part 2: Participation & Engagement (Recommended: 20% of Grade) 🙋
Recognize the effort that doesn't always show up on tests! Factor in things like:
Class attendance
Group activity participation
Effort during adaptive practice
Positive engagement
💡 Teaching Tip: Use checklists or ChalkTalk’s group activity data to track engagement.
Part 3: Extra Credit (Optional Bonus!) ✨
Motivate students by offering bonus points for significant gains:
Growth: Big jumps in skill levels or test scores (e.g., 100+ points on SAT).
Proficiency: Hitting a target score or mastering required skills (e.g., reaching Level 3).
💡 Teaching Tip: Set clear targets with students if you offer this bonus.
Part 4: How ChalkTalk Helps You Grade 📊
With a few clicks, you can easily access:
Each student’s skill level by standard.
Class-wide views of strengths and weaknesses.
Data from practice and assessments.
These tools support your grading system, making it easier to align insights with district requirements.
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