​Mrs. Fishers Classroom

In English Language Arts this year students will be evaluated under three strands, Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening.

 

Students will be marked using a 4 point rubric:

Assessment Tools

 

Students will be assessed on a 4 - 1 rubric:

 

4-  In-depth knowledge and understanding of content and concepts.
  Able to extend the application of related skills.

 

3-  Competent knowledge and understanding of content and concepts.
 Appropriate application of the related skills.

 

2-  Developing knowledge and understanding of content and concepts.
 Developing in the application of the related skills.

 

1-  Limited knowledge and understanding of content and concepts.
Limited application of related skills.

 

Report Cards

 

Grade 7 & 8 students will be receiving percentages on their report cards for the 2014-2015 school year. Below are the descriptors:

90-100%

Demonstrates excellent understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

80-89%

Demonstrates very good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

70-79%

Demonstrates good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

60-69%

Demonstrates satisfactory understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

50-59%

Demonstrates limited understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

Below 50%

Has not met minimum requirements of the course.

INS

Insufficient evidence to determine a grade.

IP

In progress until all components of the course are completed.