Standards-Based Grading (SBG)
Richmond Middle School implements Standards-Based Grading (SBG), focusing on student mastery of learning standards rather than traditional grading methods. The school emphasizes the importance of meaningful grades that reflect achievement of learning goals, providing students with opportunities to resubmit work to meet standards. The SBG committee, staff development initiatives, and emphasis on learner qualities like self-directed learning and integrity contribute to a holistic approach to education at Richmond Middle School.
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Standards-Based Grading (SBG) Richmond Middle School
Why Standards-based Grading? The consequence for a student who fails to meet a standard is not a low grade but rather the opportunity indeed, the requirement to resubmit his or her work." -- Douglas Reeves "Grades must be meaningful, and they are meaningful only when they are based on and provide information about achievement of the learning goals. -- Ken O Connor A grade is supposed to provide an accurate, undiluted indicator of a student s mastery of learning standards. -- Rick Wormeli
Video Clips Teacherease PowToon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kRHC2WF8JI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36QVB8Ph_Wc
RMS SBG Committee Mr. Bartels Ms. Borwick Mrs. Gillespie Mr. Jarsma Mrs. Davidson Mrs. Graham Mrs. Schack Mrs. Jahr Mrs. Cramton
RMS SBG Staff Development Reviewed various SBG Report Cards (Lee Elementary) Pro and Con Staff Discussions Staff sub committees led by RMS SBG committee members Gradebook, Teacher Learning, Parent Resources, Assessments/Rubrics
Learner Qualities Self-directed Learner Homework Integrity Neighborly Engaged
Self-directed Learner Student organizes time, tasks, and materials Student demonstrates focus and stamina Student demonstrates self-control
Homework Student completes assignments on time Student submits quality work
Integrity Student comes to class prepared Student demonstrates responsibility Student follows school/classroom rules Student demonstrates respect for property, self, and others
Neighborly Student demonstrates appropriate manners Student resolves conflict appropriately
Engaged Student demonstrates effort Student actively listens and responds Student works effectively in collaborative groups Student shares/receives information & ideas
Levels of Performance Learner Qualities Grading 1 Consistently AP Advanced Proficient 2 Sometimes P Proficient 3 Needs Improvement PP Partially Proficient NP Not Proficient
RMS SBG Staff Development Reviewed various SBG Report Cards (Lee Elementary) Pro and Con Staff Discussions Staff sub committees led by RMS SBG committee members Gradebook, Teacher Learning, Parent Resources, Assessments/Rubrics Teacher Learner Centered Self-Assessment (As an educator, where am I with SBG?) Grade-Level/Content Curriculum Mapping (standard-by-standard)
RMS SBG Staff Development From the mapping we unpacked our standards for specific "learning goals" 1. Wrote the learning goal in student-friendly language. (I can.... SWBAT....) 2. Created descriptive expectations for each proficiency level. (Rubric) 3. Recorded possible formative and summative assessment methods to measure progress towards identified learning goal.
RMS Website You can find this presentation, the pamphlet, and many more resources on our Middle School website.
