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Grading and Reporting in the Elementary School
September 23, 2020
Back to School, Part 2Clearview ES
Welcome from your FCPS School Board Members
Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District Representative
Melanie K. Meren, Hunter Mill District Representative
Karen Keys-Gamarra, Member at Large
Abrar Omeish, Member at Large
Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Member at Large
Back to School Updates Goals
○ Foster a school-family partnership for the 2020-21 school year
○ Provide timely information grading and reporting practices
FCPS Portrait of a Graduate (POG) Skills
A goal of FCPS is to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate learning in authentic ways and support students in the development of skills that employers are seeking for the workforce and are a necessity
to be successful in the virtual learning environment and day-to-day life.
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To learn more about ways families can support student use of Portrait of a Graduate skills, you may share: https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/portrait-graduate/resources
How Parents Can Support POG Skillshttps://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/potrait-graduate/resources
Consider telling your child when they are demonstrating a skill at home or in a social setting, e.g.,
“During soccer practice today, when you missed the goal you didn’t give up and kept trying to get the ball back to score.” (Goal Directed and Resilient Indiv.)
To learn more about ways families can support student use of Portrait of a Graduate skills, you may share: https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/portrait-graduate/resources
What do we want our students to know, understand and be able to do?
VDOE Standards of Learning (SOL’s)○ Reading, Writing & Oral Speaking ○ Mathematics ○ Science ○ Social Studies ○ Health (Integrated within Physical
Education for 20-21 SY)6
2020-21 Essential Standards● Streamlined the content for
what is most essential for all students to show mastery of by the end of the school year.
● Include standards from the spring closure for reteaching and intervening in order to close learning gaps.
To Learn more about the Grade level Essential Standards, share the Essential Standards web page.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring
● Variety of approaches● Emphasis on assessing understanding of
content● Ongoing vs. one final test
How will we know what our students have learned?
Balanced Assessment Approach
• Projects• Rubrics specific to
assignments• Tests & Quizzes• Performance Tasks
Student understanding is assessed in multiple ways. Each assessment type provides information to guide and inform instruction to meet the needs of students.
Parent/Teacher Communication
• Phone Call• Email• Glows and Grows
Conference
Teachers remain in contact with parents throughout each quarter to share and monitor student progress.
Elementary Progress Report
• Achievement Grade• Effort Grade• Life, Work & Citizenship
The progress report reflects the student’s current level of understanding and demonstration of knowledge and skills.
Kindergarten
One way we assess student learning is to ask them to tell us the name of a letter or number shown. We typically complete this type of assessment individually or in small groups during small group instruction.
First Grade
White boards are one way first grade will assess student learning. For example, students will be asked to show a number on a whiteboard. They will be able to show their thinking in a variety of ways such as pictures, numbers, or words.
Second Grade
Students will use their notebooks/journals to demonstrate their understanding in math, reading, writing, social studies and science. After children respond in their journals they will be asked to show the teacher their response. They will turn on their camera briefly to show/share.
Third Grade
Pear Deck is one way third grade will assess student learning. For example students can
label the life cycle of a ladybug. Students could also draw and label the lifecycle using
the interactive feature of Pear Deck.
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade
Annotating is a strategy students can use to engage with text, synthesize new thinking, and ask questions to build background knowledge. Teachers can use students’ annotations to see what strategies they use to access meaning, diagnose what readers need, and assess their understanding of the content.
Teachers can make annotating more engaging by grouping students on a shared Google document to work collaboratively. Text is placed in the left side of a two-column chart. Students can highlight words and phrases in the text, and write their annotations in the right column. They can use the chat feature in the document to discuss the reading if they are working at the same time. They could also insert comments with questions for the other group members to answer independently. This adds a social component to the task.Source
Fifth GradeThis 4 square graphic organizer is used to develop or deepen the students understanding of vocabulary or concepts taught in class.
Frayer Model
Sixth Grade
Google Forms are another great way to gather information and assess understanding. Students click a link (through Google Classroom) to access a digital survey. The Google Form can accept multiple choice, checkbox, short answer, and paragraph responses. Once submitted, teachers can autograde responses or see responses in a spreadsheet format to grade. No paper required!
Specialists
Health and PEK-2: Question and answer, camera on to show movement.
3-6: Google forms, PearDeck, Flipgrid, and camera on to show movement.
ARTStudents will perform self assessments.Students will use Padlet or Google Classroom to turn in projects.
Music
Students will use camera and microphones to sing,
dance, and answer questions about music.
Students will use Pear Deck and Musicplayonline.com to display musical knowledge. FLES
Students will respond to questions in the target language using the vocabulary
practiced in class.
Students will use Google Classroom and Pear Deck to turn in their projects and assignments in Spanish Class
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Grades K-6
Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Whiteboard Hold-Ups
*Choice of assessment is based on many factors including: grade level, English proficiency, etc.
Anecdotal Notes/Checklists
Google Forms
pulgares arriba pulgares abajo notas anecdóticas
formularios de google retenciones de pizarra
Elementary Progress Report Marks4 Consistently demonstrates concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter
● Frequency of behavior, nearly all the time● Requires no support when demonstrating understanding● Demonstrates a thorough understanding of content taught● Makes no major errors or omissions when demonstrating concepts or processes taught
3 Usually demonstrates concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter● Frequency of behavior, most of the time● Requires limited support when demonstrating understanding● Demonstrates a general understanding of content taught● Makes few major errors or omissions when demonstrating concepts or processes
2 Sometimes demonstrates concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter● Frequency of behavior, some of the time● Requires moderate support in order to demonstrate understanding of concepts and skills● Demonstrates a partial understanding of content taught● Makes some errors or omissions when demonstrating concepts or processes
1 Seldom demonstrates concepts and skills of standard taught this quarter● Frequency of behavior, seldom● Requires considerable support in order to demonstrate learning of concepts and skills● Demonstrates limited understanding of concepts, skills, and processes taught● Makes frequent major errors when demonstrating concepts or processes
For additional information: Elementary Grading and Reporting Handbook for Parents: Grading Guidelines on the FCPS website.
FCPS & State Assessments - ElementaryWhere allowable and practical, assessments are being shifted to an online at-home format to reduce in-person assessments.
Some assessment information is ‘to be determined’ based on FCPS operational status (fall/winter/spring 2020-21).
Procedures and safety protocols are followed for all in-person assessments to ensure physical distancing and cleaning practices meet current health department and division guidance.
More information: • Assessment Information for Families
• Health & Safety Protocols for Assessments
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FCPS & State Assessments @ Clearview ES
Assessments through December 2020 for 1st - 6th Grade:
WIDA Screener Online (at school or entry assessment for ESOL)
○ as needed, administered @ school
DRA2 Progress Monitoring
○ available/as needed, not required, taken online @ home
iReady for Reading/Mathematics
○ required for all students, taken online @ home
Ongoing Formative Assessment and Progress Monitoring
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KindergartenKindergarten WIDA-Access Placement Test (K W-APT)
○ ESOL assessment designed specifically for kindergartners○ purpose is to identify students who are potential English learners (EL’s) in need of
English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) services○ November to December, 2020○ delivery TBD by FCPS
iReady Reading
○ required for all kindergarten students○ October to mid-November○ taken online @ home
VKRPCBRS
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1st GradeiReady for Reading/Mathematics
○ required for all 1st grade students; September to October○ taken online @ home
DRA2 Progress Monitoring○ available/as needed, but not required; September to October○ taken online @ home
*Mathematics Reasoning Assessment (MRA) for 1st grade is cancelled.
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2nd GradeiReady for Reading/Mathematics
○ required for all 2nd grade students; September to October○ taken online @ home
DRA2 Progress Monitoring○ available/as needed, but not required; September to October○ taken online @ home
Naglieri Non-verbal Abilities Test (NNAT2)○ available/as needed for students that meet specific criteria; December○ administered in-person @ school, by appointment
*Mathematics Reasoning Assessment (MRA) for 2nd grade is cancelled.
*Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) for 2nd grade is cancelled.
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3rd GradeiReady for Reading/Mathematics
○ required for all 3rd grade students; September to October○ taken online @ home
DRA2 Progress Monitoring○ available/as needed, but not required; September to October○ taken online @ home
Project-Based Assessments (PBA’s)
○ for 3rd graders, to take the place of removed Science/Social Studies SOL’s
Naglieri Non-verbal Abilities Test (NNAT2)○ available/as needed for students that meet specific criteria; December○ administered in-person @ school, by appointment
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4th GradeiReady for Reading/Mathematics
○ required for all 4th grade students; September to October○ taken online @ home
DRA2 Progress Monitoring○ available/as needed, but not required; September to October○ taken online @ home
Naglieri Non-verbal Abilities Test (NNAT2)○ available/as needed for students that meet specific criteria; December○ administered in-person @ school, by appointment
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5th GradeiReady for Reading/Mathematics
○ required for all 5th grade students; September to October○ taken online @ home
DRA2 Progress Monitoring○ available/as needed, but not required; September to October○ taken online @ home
Project-Based Assessments (PBA’s)
○ for 5th graders, to take the place of removed Writing SOL’s
Naglieri Non-verbal Abilities Test (NNAT2)○ available/as needed for students that meet specific criteria; December○ administered in-person @ school, by appointment
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6th GradeiReady for Reading/Mathematics
○ required for all 6th grade students; September to October○ taken online @ home
DRA2 Progress Monitoring○ available/as needed, but not required; September to October○ taken online @ home
Project-Based Assessments (PBA’s)
○ for 6th graders, to take the place of removed Social Studies SOL’s
Naglieri Non-verbal Abilities Test (NNAT2)○ available/as needed for students that meet specific criteria; December○ administered in-person @ school, by appointment
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Questions?
Clearview General Information
★ Picking up/Dropping off Materials (9:00 AM-3:00 PM Weekdays
★ Library Curbside Pickup (Mondays, starting September 28, 9:30-11:30 AM, 5;30-6:30 PM)
★ Use of School Grounds (i.e. Playgrounds, fields, outdoor learning spaces, etc.)
Please list school-wide routines and procedures specific to your school. These are some suggestions as placeholders.
Family Resources and Supports
Communication Supports for Families
❖ United Language Group interpretation service❖ Parent Information Phone Lines in eight languages❖ Remind App
Technology Supports for Families
❖ Technology Help Desk for Families➢ 1-833-921-3277 (7am-11pm, 7 days a week)
❖ Parent & Student IT Support Portal ❖ Technology Tips for Families ❖ Videos & Tips Sheets
➢ Google Meet
➢ Google Classroom
➢ SIS/Parent Vue
➢ General Computer Use
Additional Resources to Share: Mental Health Resources
Food Resources
Student Safety and Wellness
Parent Resource Center
Resources for Military Families
Resources for Families & Educators by Topic
You may include additional resources and supports specific to your school community.
Consider additional slide(s) about the school PTA and any additional organizations or community groups .
Thank You!#ClearviewCanDo!
Administrator Contacts by Grade Level:
Preschool, 5th, 6th- Kate Beckner [email protected]
K, 1st, 2nd- Mike King [email protected]
3rd, 4th- Kimberly Willison Loy [email protected]
