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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I found this new style completely useless. My kid got all 2s not only in specials, but also in all SEL areas. From asking around, it sounds like everyone (in the grade, at least) did. So what’s the point? He also got the same “grade” in areas where he shows vastly different levels of competency. The comments were vague/generic and unhelpful as well. 
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The problem with this method of grading is how can we distinguish between students who are at a 2 because they are struggling and those who are actually on track. Is it idiotic to rate their progress on a standard which is not fully taught.

To give an example, let’s say the standard is adding/subtracting whole numbers 1-10. If in Q1 you introduce adding numbers 1-10 but have not yet covered subtraction (as that is a Q2 topic) we can presume a 2 would be assigned as only half of the standard has been covered. Under traditional grading a student would get highest marks if they demonstrate they fully understand the material that has been covered up to that point! How can struggling students be identified ? The top students will now be assigned a 2 while lower students will be assigned what?

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You do not need to worry how your student compares to other students. The goal for all students is mastery by the end of the school year, so it doesn't matter if your kid is further along than another child toward meeting that goal.[/quote]It's not about comparing to other students, but to the expectation for the grade.  A 1 or 2 does not have meaning without further context.

For example, if the teacher is going to spend more time on a standard, then it could be okay to have a 1 or 2 because the student is on track to hit a 3 by the end of the year.  But if the content has been fully covered and your student is still at a 1 or 2 then they're behind and may struggle with subsequent content that builds as the year progresses.  Parents aren't being told what a 1 or 2 means in the context of learning that is planned for the year.[/quote]

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