Outcome based assessments are so vital for the education system

Why outcome based assessments are required?

1. Assessment @IPS

2. The purpose of assessments in education is two-fold. It helps the students to demonstrate their learning, provide feedback on the errors they've been making, and help provide opportunities to better their performance with each assessment. For the teachers, it works as an excellent tool to figure out if their teaching methodology is working or not

3. Why Standard based report card? The traditional grading system, which uses letter grades from A-F, can sometimes leave out important details, such as understanding your child’s academic strengths, or how your child can improve. Traditional grading focuses on several scores from tests and assignments but does not tell parents which skills their child has mastered. For example, reporting that a student earned a "C" in math does not help a student or their parents know what they can or cannot do. 

4. Why Standard based report card? Our new report card shall provides clear communication about the exact learning goals students are expected to achieve in their grade level. For example, it’s much clearer to report that a student earned a “Proficient” mark in multiplying and dividing fractions.  

5. Why Standard based report card? In other words, instead of focusing on percentages or points, standards-based reporting focuses on how well your child understands the material versus their ability to earn points.

6. Why Standard based report card? With the new report cards, we believe that your understanding of what is expected of your child and how well they are progressing is very important. This clarity will help parents and caretakers to support their child's learning more effectively.

7. Teachers will use the following proficiency scale marks and descriptions on the report card to communicate student progress toward meeting essential grade level standards for all subject areas . (We can change according to our needs) For Eg . (next slide)

8. Standard based report cards Vs. Traditional Grading In a traditional grading system, there is room for grading bias, which means that a student’s grade might not show how well they are actually understanding the material. This is because their grade is affected by things like extra credit, zeros, and group scores .   In a standards-based grading system , grades or “marks” are more concerned with how a student is mastering certain standards. Essentially, we don’t need to know if a student has an “A” in math. We need to know if a student is successful doing long division, which will influence their success in math later .  Teachers will also have the ability to leave comments on their students’ report cards to inform parents of progress. 

9. Why Standard based Report cards? Standards-Based Report Cards allow teachers to clearly communicate grade-level expectations and student growth toward grade level standards to families. Instead of simply receiving a “good” or “bad” letter grade or a percentage, families will now know their child’s grade level standards, how they are progressing, and where their child might need extra help.

10. This kind of transparency will give families/teachers a better understanding of their child's progress. Instead of simply receiving a good or bad letter grade or a percentage, teachers/families will now know their child’s learning goals, referred to as grade level standards, how their child is meeting said goals, and where their child might need extra help .  Which can help to define remedial plan.

11. How standard based grading affect family? Standards-Based Report Cards will not change what children are learning in class. It changes how their progress is tracked and reported. Overall, this update will make understanding your child’s academic progress clearer than ever.

12. Isn’t it important for student to have GPA? K-6th grade are crucial years that lay the foundation for a child’s learning path. We believe it to be far more beneficial for students and their families to focus on developing skills and educational growth at a young age, rather than what letter grade students will receive.

13. Isn’t it important for student to have GPA? K-6th grade are crucial years that lay the foundation for a child’s learning path. We believe it to be far more beneficial for students and their families to focus on developing skills and educational growth at a young age, rather than what letter grade students will receive.

14. Isn’t it important for student to have GPA? As educators, our goal is to set students up for success by building knowledge and confidence before they reach junior high when letter grades will begin, and ultimately high school, when letter grades are referenced for college admissions. cont ..

15. How will teacher determine if my child has met standards? With a standards-based approach, teachers evaluate student learning using a variety of methods, including observing students in small groups and independent settings, evaluating student work, and analyzing assessments. Teachers use this evidence to inform their evaluations. 

16. Reference link: Link : https://youtu.be/tzRCNYugWIc

17. Where do marks come from? As students move through the school year, they are introduced to and practice grade-level standards. Teachers determine benchmark moments at which proficiency can be expected, and develop assessments specifically for each standard or group of standards. Teachers also design clear rubrics and introduce these expectations to students. These rubrics are the "scoring" tool that determine marks. The most recent "scores" are the most important.

18. What is a "growth mindset "? Fixed Mindset  - People believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits; brains and talent alone create success. Growth Mindset  - People believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work; brains and talent are just the starting point.

19. " Students' mindsets - how they perceive their abilities - play a key role in their motivation and achievement, and... if we change students' mindsets, we (can) boost their achievement ."

20. With standards-based grading, students are able to practice their mastery of standards without concern that imperfect practice work will drag down their grades. Only summative assessments are included in the gradebook . In addition, teachers and students work together to reflect and evaluate lessons, reteach, and reassess for proficiency. In this way, the Growth Mindset facilitates motivation, optimism, and a love of learning .

21. Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin

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