LESSON 4.3 Grading and Reporting of Assessment Results

Grading

a process of assigning a numerical value, letter, or symbol to represent student knowledge and performance

degree of measurement

grading is also called grades, etymologically a

Reporting

the process used to communicate knowledge gained from assessing student learning

report card

common method of reporting learner’s abilities and progress

• Enhancing students’ learning

• Reports to parents/guardians

• Administrative and guidance uses

Functions of Grading and Reporting Systems

Written Progress Reports

can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly reports of the student’s progress and achievement.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

teachers and parents come together to discuss the children’s progress

report cards, progress reports, personal letters, portfolios, parent-teacher conferences, and student-led conferences.

Reporting may come in the form of