Standards Based Grading (SBG) is an approach to grading that seeks to clearly communicate how students are performing with relation to Learning Targets. It is an approach that uses standards- based learning targets to add meaning and clarity to student ability. In addition, SBG does not average student scores from the beginning of the year with their performance at the end of the year or trimester. Rather, grades are based on the student’s current level/performance.
SBG measures students’ mastery of grade level standards by prioritizing the most recent assess- ments or performance. This differs from a traditional grading system in which student grades from an entire trimester are averaged together. SBG also uses “Marks” which are the letters you will see. This table shows the difference between traditional report card categories and SBG Learning Targets of the same category.
| Traditional standard on report card example | Standards-based Learning Target examples |
| Reading Literature: Key ideas and details. |
I can determine the theme of a piece of litera- ture; summarize I can use specific details from the story to de- scribe a character, setting, or event. |
STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE GRADES IN THE FORM OF:
► SR (Struggling) - Student shows limited understanding of the learning target, even with support.
► PR (Progressing) - Student is moving toward mastery of the learning target with support
► MA (Mastery) - Student consistently meets the learning target at grade level
► EC (Excelling) - Student is constantly demonstrating in-depth understanding
► Assessments focused on the Learning Targets (standards)
► Rubrics will be used for every score determination as needed
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