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Information for Parents
How will my child be scored?
Performance levels are noted for each skill area according to a set of criteria (rubrics) shared with the students prior to the assessment.
On the third day, each student will present his/her visual and oral product to a team of two adult scorers. We use teachers and other staff members from the Elementary School to be our scorers. Each scorer is trained in the use of the rubric and spends time with sample Performance All scoring is done on a four point rubric that measures performance across multiple objectives: Advanced Proficient
Basic Below Basic How will I be informed of my child’s performance?
After the assessment, each student will receive an evaluation page with their scores on each of the three parts of the assessment, oral, visual and written. They will also receive a score from the teacher and librarian that evaluates their process work - the research, writing and use of time leading up to the actual assessment. The scorers will also give the student written comments that present strengths and needs. A score sheet, along with a personal note written by the assessors, and a copy of your child’s written research paper will be sent home at the completion of the assessment Are there any special adaptations made for students with learning challenges?
All sixth grade students participate in this process. Accommodations that are part of an IEP are supported by Teachers, librarians and teacher assistants. Adaptations are documented and may include:
Is the Performance Assessment score included on my child’s report card? Does the Performance Assessment have any bearing on my child’s ranking as she/he moves to junior high?
At this stage of the program, children do not receive a grade for their performance in the assessment. No, their score does not affect their ranking as they enter junior high.
Can my child be excused from the Performance Assessment?
No, the assessment is mandatory in the district. Children, who are ill or absent from school due to vacation, will be rescheduled to complete their assessment.
If my child does not perform well, will he/she have the opportunity to redo the assessment?
No, the score stands for the original attempt. The only exception would be a child who has excessively plagiarized his/her research paper. In this case, the child would be required to redo the research paper, eliminating the plagiarism.
Last Modified on 10/15/2007 12:09:42 AM |