Elementary Report Card
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This page is meant to help provide answers to questions related to Elementary Report Cards, Curriculum Alignment, and Standards-Based grading.
Click on the individual Elementary Grading FAQ questions below or click on the Expand All link to reveal the answers.
Elementary Grading FAQ:
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As a parent, how do I access my student’s scores in PowerSchool?
- Parents can view their student’s information by logging into their district online PowerSchool account or using the PowerSchool mobile app.
- Detailed instructions for creating a PowerSchool account are located on our district website at https://www.westada.org/powerschoolinfo
- Parents can view their student’s information by logging into their district online PowerSchool account or using the PowerSchool mobile app.
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How are effort, attitude, and behavior included in the reporting of the standards?
Elementary teachers report non- academic factors separately, using the Learner Behaviors section in PowerSchool.
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Why should my student do the practice assignments in class or at home?
Students miss an opportunity to practice a skill that may be essential to the learning when they choose not to complete an assignment, which could be reflected in the reported standard score and their learner behaviors.
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How can I get more information about my student's score or about standards-referenced instruction?
For more detailed information, please see the complete Parent Guide to Standardized reporting located on the district website or ask your student's teacher or school for a printed copy.
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As a parent, what might I see when I log in PowerSchool to see my student’s scores?
Scores are reported at the standard level and reflect the student’s level of learning for that standard.
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What does the number on a proficiency scale (4.0, 3.5, 3.0, 2.5, 2.0, 1.5, 1.0, 0.5 and 0.0) mean?
- The numbers on the proficiency scale are NOT equated to a grade.
- The score indicates the skills and knowledge that the student has demonstrated to be proficient at that level of learning.
- The number is reported both on the proficiency scale and in PowerSchool.
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What is a proficiency scale?
A proficiency scale is an instructional tool that provides information for teachers, students, and parents on levels of understanding while learning the skills and knowledge in a priority standard.
WASD Proficiency Scale Template:
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Why is the district using standards- referenced instruction?
Standards-referenced reporting reflects how well a student has mastered the standards based on the criteria of the proficiency scale. The learning is based on instruction and practice.
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What is standards-referenced instruction and scoring?
- Standards-referenced instruction focuses a student's learning on the standards, which are the key skills and knowledge for a content area (i.e. math, reading, health, music).
- This provides accurate feedback on where the student is in their progression of learning.
- The teacher provides feedback to the student about what to focus on next, and the student is allowed to show improved learning over time.
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Helpful Hints:
- Proficiency is the mastery of skills and knowledge demonstrated at each level of learning.
- It is important students stay on top of assignments as late work may impact their ability to become proficient.
- It is recommended students continue to revise work to improve knowledge and skills, therefore, improving their learning.