For major assignments, student are given as much as possible the opportunity to improve their work to ensure it reaches proficient level. This may mean re-doing the assignment, or choosing another method to demonstrate skills and abilities in concept area.
For quick assignments to determine understanding of concepts, feed back may be in the form of check marks with a plus or minus symbol as needed.
Ö + is excellent, and the student has surpassed expectations for this assignment (A-range)
Ö is well done, and the student has met expectations for this assignment (B-C range)
Ö - the student did not met expectations for this assignment. (D-E range)
Larger assignments that are meant to demonstrate a student's comprehension will usually be graded with a rubric(often student generated) with the following categories:
Minimal- student is unable to apply knowledge and skills that meet grade expectations (D-E range)
Partial-student displays some understanding of concepts and skills, but cannot consistently apply them (D-C range)
Proficient- student applies and demonstrates knowledge and skills at grade level(C-B range)
Advanced- student consistently surpasses grade expectations in work and application of skills and knowledge( A range)
