These various continua might be based quality of performance, frequency of performance, depth of understanding, or numerous other types
of performance descriptors.
Essentially, a curriculum is divvied up into a bunch
of performance descriptors, such as: «Can compare two fractions to identify which is larger».
Not exact matches
«The fact that our
descriptor predicts the
performance of such a wide variety
of materials is surprising,» Wood said.
Each
of these goals includes benchmarks and «
performance descriptors» that clearly detail what students should know and be able to do in each grade level.
Two core pieces
of work have been to develop College - and Career - Ready Determination policies to allow students» direct entry into entry - level college courses without need for remediation, and Policy - Level
Performance Level Descriptors, which describe what student performance looks like at various levels of proficiency in English language arts / literacy and m
Performance Level
Descriptors, which describe what student
performance looks like at various levels of proficiency in English language arts / literacy and m
performance looks like at various levels
of proficiency in English language arts / literacy and mathematics.
Performance level
descriptors (PLDs) indicate what a typical student at each level should be able to demonstrate based on his / her command
of grade - level standards.
Performance level
descriptors describe what a typical student at each level should be able to demonstrate based on his / her command
of grade - level standards.
This is an innovative departure from how ELA / literacy
performance level
descriptors have been written in the past, but reflective
of the Common Core's emphasis on a student's ability to find text - based evidence for generalizations, conclusions, or inferences drawn and consistent with PARCC's Cognitive Complexity Framework for ELA / Literacy.
PARCC states have produced a number
of sample items and documents, from the Model Content Frameworks to evidence statements to scoring rubrics to
performance - level
descriptors, that demystify the process
of assessment construction and provide a bridge from the assessment to classroom practice.
The
performance level
descriptors (PLD) for the Standards
of Learning (SOL) tests convey the knowledge and skills associated with each
performance (achievement) level.
The
performance level
descriptors (PLD) for the Standards
of Learning (SOL) tests and the Virginia Modified Achievement Standards Test (VMAST) convey the knowledge and skills associated with each
performance (achievement) level.
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She questions the widely - held but fairly unexamined assumption that we can effectively use summative descriptions
of performance (for example,
descriptors of the sort we might find in a mark scheme or taxonomy) to define progression (including what provides high challenge) in the classroom.
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In the early fall
of 2014, WDE worked with research scientists at the ACT to develop written
descriptors of each
of the
performance levels that reflect the recommendations made by the standard - setting panelists in August
of 2014.
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Performance Level
Descriptors
Full (detailed)
performance rubrics for formative assessment to help administrators continually improve through explicit
descriptors of administrator practice
To determine what range
of scores best matches each
performance level, panelists used the
performance level
descriptors and actual test results and compared them to empirical studies to make their judgments.
The resulting comprehensive toolkit consists
of 6 online training modules that focus on classroom implementation
of the ELP Standards: Module 1 - Introduction; Module 2 - Task Analysis; Module 3 - ELP Standards; Module 4 -
Performance Level
Descriptors; Module 5 - Formative Assessment; and Module 6 - Reflection.
The
Performance Level Descriptors for Level 4 performance on the PARCC Algebra I End - of - Year test, however, require students achieving Level 4 to, f
Performance Level
Descriptors for Level 4
performance on the PARCC Algebra I End - of - Year test, however, require students achieving Level 4 to, f
performance on the PARCC Algebra I End -
of - Year test, however, require students achieving Level 4 to, for example:
The full detailed rubrics provide
descriptors of observable behaviors and traits (the «look for's») that support formative self assessment, observations,
performance conversations, and growth plans.
In addition, since
Performance Level
Descriptors (PLD) are an important aspect
of standard setting, we reviewed state PLDs to be able to provide guidance to states and to assist with consistent interpretation
of PLD levels.
It specifies
performance attainment targets (P scales) and
performance descriptors for pupils aged 5 to 16 with special educational needs (SEN) who are working below the standard
of the national curriculum tests and assessments.
The following
Performance Descriptors outlined by the Illinois State Board
of Education - Illinois Learning Standards - Social / Emotional Standards (SEL), detail the specific abilities expected
of students at all grade levels and are a helpful guide for teachers and families.
From the development
of the Illinois Children's Mental Health Act
of 2003, to the adoption
of SEL goals, standards, benchmarks, and
performance descriptors, to the implementation across schools and districts, the progress made in Illinois is a valuable example to all who are taking on this work across the country.