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Single-Point Rubric
Single-point rubrics simplify the process of assessing student mastery, allowing teachers to easily and frequently give students feedback.
Common Mastery-Based Practices
Trailblazer transitioned to mastery-based grading, working across grade levels to define scoring criteria and align on practices for competency-based learning.
Student and Teacher Progress Tracking through Tracker Sheets
Students use daily tracker sheets to set goals, monitor their progress and reflect on their learning. Tracker sheets provide rich information to inform student/teacher conferences.
Modifying Standards to Meet Student Needs
Lovett uses the Common Core State Standards but modifies them to better meet the needs of their students, often teaching additional skills students make need to successfully master the standards.
Lovett's Modified Grading Based On Skill Level
Lovett determined that grading student progress against grade level was not a good measurement for their students. Instead Lovett measures progress based on students' current level of knowledge, ensuring their grades are an accurate reflection of...
MasteryConnect
MasteryConnect provides formative assessment and mastery-based learning solutions to help teachers and students identify and track mastery of learning standards.
Content Review with Mini Lessons
Valor uses short, targeted whole group instruction to fill skill gaps in math.
Math Notebooks
Students at Valor use math notebooks to organize their math notes and progress through content.
Diverse Data Sources
Teachers at Valor employ a variety of assessments to collect formative, summative, and benchmark data. They use this data to improve instruction.
A Self-Directed, Competency-Based Approach to Social-Emotional Learning
Valor students work through the Compass Phase System in a self-paced, competency-based approach spanning from grades 5 through 12.
Direct Instruction Centered on Social-Emotional Growth
Each student at Valor participates in a once weekly elective-type class that provides direct instruction related to their social-emotional learning.