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Compass Development Pathways at Valor Collegiate Academies
Scholars progress through the competency-based pathways in Valor's social-emotional learning model, Compass.
Bronx Arena Grading Policy 2017-18
This document describes Bronx Arena's grading policy and rationale.
Scholar Phase System Scope & Sequence at Valor Collegiate Academies
Scholars progress through the competency-based phases in Valor's social-emotional learning model, Compass.
Badge Work at Valor Collegiate Academies
Scholars progress through the competency-based phases in Valor's social-emotional learning model, Compass.
Student Pacing Based on Content Mastery
Bronx Arena has built a competency-based model so that students not only get a personalized experience but are truly able to accelerate and/or slow down based on their learning needs, due to their flexible schedule and time allocation.
Creating Competencies for Mastery-Based Learning
In order to truly individualize learning for each of its students, Bronx Arena felt it needed to create its own competencies that align with its instructional approach.
Moving with Mastery at Bronx Arena
Students and an educator discuss the benefits of being able to start and finish classes at any time, based on content mastery.
Single-Point Rubric
Single-point rubrics simplify the process of assessing student mastery, allowing teachers to easily and frequently give students feedback.
Competency Transition Example: Developing Scoring Criteria at Trailblazer
Teachers collaborate and align on breaking down standards into skills and scoring criteria.
Three Levels of Proficiency at Bronx Arena
Bronx Arena's founder discusses the rationale for having three different levels of proficiency. A student and teacher also discuss proficiency levels.
Focusing on a Small Number of Credits to Accelerate Learning at Bronx Arena
Bronx Arena's founder discusses the benefits of students focusing on a small number of credits.