Originally posted HERE Part 2
Previously, we looked at how a traditional grading model fails to reflect a student’s actual learning. Standards Based Grading (SBG) is a system of grading based on academic content standards. Students’ learning is measured based on their growth through the academic standards. Because students’ grades connect to the content standards, they do not align to a test or assignment. The tests and assignments are used to determine a student’s degree of mastery of a standard. SBG focuses on growth rather than a fixed interpretation of proficiency. “Dr. Dweck coined the terms fixed mindset and growth mindset to describe the underlying beliefs people have about learning and intelligence,” (“The Growth Mindset,” n.d.). A fixed mindset sees learning as static. It is focused on an individual’s performance. When faced with challenges, a fixed mindset either avoids or gives up easily. The opposite is true of a growth mindset. Learning is seen as something that can be developed or grown. It is also viewed as a process, not an event. When faced with challenges, a growth mindset allows a person to persevere or push through. SBG is focused on the academic growth of a student. Because the grade is not determined by an average of test scores, it is determined by the growth a student has made toward mastery of a given standard. Grading using SBG is actually much simpler than it may appear. Instead of a student earning an A, B, C, D, or F, the student earns a 4, 3, 2, or 1. These numbers tell the student where they are achieving in reference to mastery. Take a look at this chart: 4 = The student has exceeded the standard 3 = The student has met the standard 2 = The student is approaching the standard 1 = The student is not approaching the standard Work Habits = This category covers behaviors: Completion of homework, behavior in class, timeliness, working with peers, etc. Using this method of grading allows teachers to actually grade what the state departments ask schools to assess: State Standards. Students are no longer given a zero due to a behavior. Behaviors are a completely separate category. SBG puts the focus on academic achievement and not on activities, homework, or organization. Flipped learning creates an environment centered around a growth mindset. The group space is an active space that promotes the application learned content. The group space is used to grow students towards mastery. Flipped Learning is the meta-strategy that enhances the implementation of SBG. In my next post, I will look at a few manageable steps to move from a traditional grading model to SBG. Until then, what are your thoughts on SBG? Do you see flipped learning as a way to enhance the way in which we grade? *The Growth Mindset, What is Growth Mindset. (n.d.). Retrieved February 07, 2018, from https://www.mindsetworks.com/science
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