Chris Bartlo on: Using a Proficiency Grading System
“I want to give [students] lots of opportunities to complete work, get feedback on that work, re-submit that work until they demonstrate proficiency.” – Chris Bartlo
Chris Bartlo
School: Wilson High School
Type of School: Public - District
Location: Portland, OR
School Population: 1,227
Demographic: 24% minority students
% Free/reduced lunch program: 21%
Using a Proficiency Grading System
- Think about proficiency as the skills that merit a C grade.
- Make 70% of the work proficiency and 30% mastery.
- Align your standards with your school’s schedule.
- Get students and parents on board at the beginning of the year.