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KEY TERMS <br /> Standard: A statement that Kenneth C . <br /> identifies what a student should Coombs <br /> know and be able to do at a <br /> specific grade level School <br /> Massachusetts Curriculum <br /> Frameworks: A guiding document <br /> Why is a standards-based approach <br /> that identifies each leaming Mashpee <br /> better for student teaming? standard by grade level. 2011 parent Guide <br /> Massachusetts Frameworks <br /> Standards can be explained as specific include the new national Common to <br /> learning targets in language students can Core State Standards (CCSS) <br /> understand. Standards Based <br /> Learning targets are clear to students: What Rubric: A tool used to score a <br /> the teacher expects is no mystery. student's academic performance <br /> Teachers give feedback to students based based on standards <br /> e ort Cards <br /> g p <br /> on specific criteria and coach students to <br /> Performance Levels. The rating <br /> reach the teaming targets. g <br /> Scores on achievement are separated from scale used on a standards-basedi <br /> information about effort—there is no report card to indicate student <br /> I <br /> confusion. achievement of standards ' <br /> Learning development is respected: a score }' <br /> is a realistic appraisal of achievement at the 1h IfAl <br /> end of a learning period. <br /> REPORT CaR�DRor. <br /> "All students can become fully proficient" is a �.-• _ � <br /> belief that anchors the assessment and <br /> scoring procedures. "Grades are not about what students eam; <br /> Parents know more about what is expected they are about what students learn." <br /> and how their child is performing relative to —Susan Brookhart I Wendy M. Lithwin, Principal <br /> those expectations. I <br /> r look forward to working together 152 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee, MA <br /> A student's specific strengths and weaknesses provide your child with the knowledgea 508-539-1520 <br /> are identified. and skills needed to be successful. L �j <br /> November, 2014 <br />