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IB MYP Assessment Overview

Traditional Grading versus Criterion Related Grading

Traditional Grading Criterion Related Grading
1 One grade is given per subject. Four academic scores are given (one for each IB criteria), four ATL skills are given (citizenship).
2 The letter grade given, based on a percentage, is often unclear. The four criteria and levels are visible on rubrics and students are made aware of the requirements of each level ahead of time.
3 Calculate grades using average student performance (mean). Grades are calculated using summative scores, work samples, growth, progress, and professional judgement to determine grades.
4 Uses uncertain mix of assessment of achievement, attitude, efforts, work skills, behavior, attendance, etc. Penalties and extra credit awarded, including group scores. Measures only achievement. Attitudes, effort, behavior are assessed separately using the Approaches to Learning rubric.
5 Score everything regardless of purpose, and when it was collected.  Assessments, record the average, not the best work. Formative assessments “practice” do not determine summative grades.
6 Zeros are given for missing or incomplete work, then averaged into the final grade. Zeros are given for incomplete work, but grades are based on achievement level.
7 Teacher makes decisions about grading and announces to students.   Students involved in the grading process and monitoring of their progress.