10/4/12 ASSESSMENT IN THE PYP:
MCPS STANDARDS-BASED
GRADING AND REPORTING
Our discussion will address—
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standards-based grading and reporting
the rationale for implementing standardsbased grading and reporting in MCPS
the alignment between PYP, Curriculum 2.0
and standards-based grading and reporting
components of the MCPS report card
PTA Meeting : Tuesday, October 2, 2012
What is standards-based grading and
reporting?
What is Standards-based
Grading and Reporting and
Why are We Implementing It?
It is a comprehensive system that:
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aligns instruction and assessment to
standards
aligns grades to standards
Why are we implementing standards-based
grading and reporting?
Standards-based teaching and
learning:
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links instruction and grading to
standards
provides an accurate reflection of
what students know and are able
to do
How are PYP and MCPS
Standards-based Grading and
Reporting Aligned?
increases student achievement
1 10/4/12 MCPS Instructional Cycle & PYP Cycle
Identifying Learning Goals
Content Areas
Math
Reading
Writing
aligns with
Science
Social Studies
Art
aligns with
Music
Physical Education
Health
Information Literacy
ESOL
Curriculum 2.0 Organization of Maryland
Common Core Curriculum Framework
aligns with
Common Core
State
Standards
Maryland
State
Curriculum
PYP
Programme
of Inquiry
World-Class
Instructional
Design and
Assessment
Measurement Topics
Measurement Topics
MSDE Maryland Common Core
Curriculum Framework (Standards,
Essential Skills, and Knowledge)
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into Measurement Topics.
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2 10/4/12 Proficiency Statement
Social Studies, Grade 1
Proficiency Statements
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Every Measurement Topic has a
corresponding proficiency statement.
A proficiency statement provides clarity
on what students should know or be able
to do by the end of the year within a
Measurement Topic.
Instruct, Assess, and Provide Feedback
Grading Student Understanding
Civics
Students demonstrate proficiency of Grade 1
standards for this measurement topic by:
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recognizing, identifying, describing, and
explaining the historical development and
current status of the democratic principles
and the development of skills and attitudes
necessary to become responsible citizens.
Instruct, Assess, and Provide Feedback
Levels of Performance
Instruction begins at the grade-level standard.
How the student performs at the grade-level
standard determines level of proficiency.
Exceptional
(ES)
Exceptional at the grade-level
standard.
Meets the grade-level standard by
demonstrating proficiency
of the content or processes for
the measurement topic.
In progress (I)
In progress toward meeting the
grade-level standard.
Not yet or minimal (N)
How the student responds
Proficient (P)
Instruction on the
Measurement
Topic
Not yet making progress or making minimal
progress toward meeting the grade-level
standard.
3 10/4/12 Reporting Student Achievement
What are the Components of the
MCPS Report Card?
Standards-based Report Card
Standards-Based Report Card
Social Studies (Grade 1)
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College Gardens Addendum
Reporting the Reading Level
Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
As a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) School, assessment is
integral to all teaching and learning. It is central to the IB PYP goal of thoughtfully and effectively guiding students through the five
essential elements of learning:
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the acquisition of knowledge
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the understanding of concepts
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the mastering of skills
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the development of attitudes
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the decision to take action.
The prime objective of assessment in the IB PYP is to provide feedback on the learning process.
Assessment involves the gathering and analysis of information about student performance and is designed to inform practice. It identifies
what students know, understand, can do and feel at different stages in the learning process.
Our MCPS curriculum has been designed to teach certain standards during particular times throughout the school year. Additionally,
MCPS is utilizing a standards based reporting system for our students in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grades this year. While
College Gardens students will be accessing these same standards as their MCPS peers, as an IB PYP school, these standards may be
taught and assessed at different times of the year then their MCPS peers.
While College Gardens students will be taught these same standards, as an IB PYP school, these standards may be taught at a different
time of the school year as a result of the design of IB PYP’s Six Transdisciplinary Themes.
Please note the shaded boxes on your child’s report card. The shaded boxes indicate that a score is not required on the Measurement
Topic for the respective marking period. However, due to the different sequence of standards taught at College Gardens as a result of
the IB PYP, a score may be found in the shaded box for the respective marking period, while at other times shaded boxes may not have
a score.
As always, please contact us if you have questions. Questions should be directed to our Teaching & Learning Representatives, Ms. Dian
Rubiera, [email protected], Staff Development Teacher or Mr. Michael Dushel, [email protected], IB PYP
Coordinator.
4 10/4/12 Reporting the Reading Level
Grade 3
Spelling
Reading
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Foundations
Writing
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Use of Language
The purpose of Words Their Way is for students to
learn patterns of spelling features and apply them to
their writing and support them in reading new words.
Math Enrichment and Acceleration
Learning Skills – Transdisciplinary Skills
Kindergarten
Personal and Social
Development
Grades 1 – 3
Work Habits
•  Follows classroom
rules and routines
•  Follows rules
and routines
•  Interacts easily
with peers
•  Completes tasks
•  Shows initiative
and self-direction
•  Uses classroom
materials
appropriately
Learning Skills – Transdisciplinary Skills: Codes
Code
Description
DEM
Demonstrating
PRG
Progressing
N
Not yet evident
Kindergarten – Grade 3
Thinking and Academic
Success Skills
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Analysis
Collaboration
Effort/Motivation/Persistence
Elaboration
Evaluation
Flexibility
Fluency
Intellectual Risk Taking
Metacognition
Originality
Synthesis
English for Speakers of Other Languages
5 10/4/12 Questions?
Video Summary of MCPS Report Card
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http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/
grading/report-cards.aspx
Additional Information
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Your child’s teachers
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School principal
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A Parent’s Guide to Curriculum
2012-2013
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/
elementary/guides.aspx
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Curriculum 2.0 website:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0/
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