When students finish studying a unit in a course, they will get a grade. Grading in QSI is
different than in traditional schools. We don’t use percentages when we assign grades.
We use rubrics and make sure students master all of the learning objectives at a B level.
These rubrics define what an A and a B look like for each learning objective. We call
these objectives TSWs (The Student Will). Students must master all the TSWs in a unit.
If students do not master a specific TSW, the teacher will work and support students
using different methods to reteach until students attain mastery.
Teachers will ask students to demonstrate what they know in a variety of ways. This can be done by
the following:
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projects
•
paper tests
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interviews to explain what they know or have investigated
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portfolios, etc.
QSI teachers encourage students to demonstrate learning in many ways, ensuring enduring
understanding and a sense of success.
Methods to Measure Success
Evaluation
QSI Grade Definitions
Grades Indicating Mastery
The student mastered all the TSWs and consistently demonstrated higher-order
thinking in their learning and made connections across subjects.
The student mastered all the TSWs and used many new skills to show their thinking.
A:
B:
Grades Indicating “Not Yet”
The student is currently engaged in learning this unit. Students may also be
actively working on a previously taught unit to work towards mastery.
(P=in Progress)
The unit is on hold and the student will come back to this unit because they
need more time to demonstrate mastery. (H=on Hold)
The student is no longer engaged in this course or unit. (W=Withdrawn)
P:
H:
W:
Grades Indicating Insufficient Effort
The student did not try as hard as expected. They gave up during the unit
and stopped working. “D” grades are never given without student and
parent communication or the opportunity for students to make-up the work.
(D=Deficient)
D: