Content Knowledge Grades in Science

 

Content Grades in Science are grades earned on quizzes, tests, lab reports, projects or any product that can demonstrate what students know and can do in any science topic.

 

• I enter grades for CONTENT KNOWLEDGE assignments into Infinite Campus within one week of the assignment due date. Big projects are the exception, and may take up to two weeks to enter into IC.

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• Care will be taken to grade the content of the assignment separate from the neatness and promptness of the product. The latter qualities will be reflected in the student's Work Habits grade.

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• Different assignments will be weighted differently, generally due to time spent on the assignment. The following is a general rule of thumb for the weighting of my assignments.

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Weighted Grading

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Retakes

CIMS uses a standard-based grading system, we WANT the students REACH the standard. Sometimes students just need more practice before a standard can be mastered. Because of this, all Cimarron teachers allow 'retakes' of certain content. There are requirements for a retake so that students are encouraged to always do their best work. Below my expectations for a retake:

• Only tests and quizzes earning a '1' or '2' can be 'retaken'

• The highest grade possible on a retake is a '3'. 

• Test corrections need to be completed & submitted before the retake

• Students who earned a '1' MUST set up an individual tutoring time with Mrs. Fields before the retake can be taken. This is the student's responsibility.

• Students may need to set up the retake time and location individually with Mrs. Fields if a group retake time and location are not set

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Cimarron Middle School Grading Policy

CIMS uses a standard-based grading system.

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• 4 (A) Students shows an excellent understanding of the topic.  The topic                    can be shared with others at a high level, applying the topic                                broadly and with depth in the student’s own words.

 

• 3 (B) Students show a proficient level of understanding.  They can describe most important concepts about the topic with some depth and some coverage of the many aspects of the topic.  Their product would show the basic important features of the topic. Basic knowledge is evident.

 

• 2 (C) Students show a partial understanding of the topic.  They can identify some of the main concepts some of the time, but they show misunderstandings as well.  They can identify and communicate the topic but inaccuracies or gaps are also evident.

 

• 1 (D) Students show little understanding of the topic.  Their product may have too many inaccuracies or gaps, or things don’t make sense.  Partial understanding is evident.

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• 'I' - Insufficient evidence of a students’ understanding.  The product  may be incomplete or not done at all.  Students generally have 1   week to redo for a proficient grade

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Extra Help/Contact

        If students need additional help or clarification on anything in Science class, they can locate me in my room before school (7:00 a.m.), during lunch, or after school until around 3:30 p.m.  I would also encourage students to contact me with their questions through email at dlfields@dscsdk12.org.

 

      Additionally, I welcome parent input, questions, and feedback. Please feel free to email me at deborah.fields@dcsdk12.org. I’m happy to schedule phone calls or meetings as needed. Please contact me if you would like to schedule a meeting about your student.

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