Example Reports of Progress
Scores + Mastery Levels
Families see a course level score (could be numeric or alphabetical) as well as competency levels for the competencies in the course.
*Note: this is variable. Some systems abandon 0-100 scores all together, others pair them with competency levels.
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Scores + Mastery Levels
Families see a course level score (could be numeric or alphabetical) as well as competency levels for the competencies in the course.
*Note: this is variable. Some systems abandon 0-100 scores all together, others pair them with competency levels.
Core Report
Teacher and Student Assessment
Progress Report Grain Size
Districts have flexibility on the grain size of information they report to families.
The smaller the grain-size, the longer the report.
This is a common complaint of standards-based reporting; it’s too long for a family to consume.
Standards-based Progress Report
Competency-based Progress Report
Class/subject-based Progress Report
Competency Score Calculation
Based on Guskey and Marzano’s research, there are a variety of approaches to calculating a score for a single competency.
*Note: these screenshots are from a single LMS, but the concepts apply across many assessment systems.
Most Recent Summative
This calculation honors students’ most recent performance. It most clearly communicates a students’ current competency.
Previous assessments of competence are not included in the score.
Straight Average
This calculation equally weights all assessment of the competency. A student who didn’t demonstrate competency initially, but later did will always have a lower score than a student who demonstrated mastery early.
Decaying Average
This calculation provides room for student growth while also considering the whole picture over time. Earlier assessments are weighted less than more recent assessments.
Course-Level Score Calculation
There are a variety of approaches to calculating a course score from a competency-based gradebook.
*Note: this is variable; each approach has its pros and cons.
Average
This calculation equally weights all calculated scores for each competency in a course.
Percentage of Competencies Mastered
This calculation requires up front planning but has been reported as easier to understand by families.
Educators indicate the specific competencies to be mastered in a course each grading period. The course score represents the percentage of those competencies mastered by the student.
Family Communication
How are families supported?
Sample one-pager shared with families to explain the approach. Template here.
Blog Post Overview for Families