Assessment Policy for ENG III (Classroom of Kay M. Hedrick)
In order to place emphasis on learning, the following assessment policy has been adopted.
All students and parents/guardians must sign saying they have read and understand this Assessment Policy.
Two types of assessment will be issued throughout this course.
Formative Assessments
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Formative Assessments are formal and informal processes teachers and students use to gather evidence for the
purpose of improving learning. Think of Formative Assessments as practice. Formats will vary depending upon
the Learning Target being assessed. Some examples include worksheets, exercises, writing prompts, and class
discussions. All items on Formative Assessments are directly related to the Learning Targets explained in class
and given to students on Learning Target Logs.
Formative Assessments are entered in the grade book. However, they do not count towards a student’s final
grade. They are entered as a means to show a student’s progress. The grade listed will be one of the following:
PA: The student participated.
NP: The student chose not to participate.
AB: The student was absent.
PC: The student partially completed the assignment.
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Scores listed as (PA) and (PC) may have a number following them. Usually this number will be a 1, 2, or 3 based
on the scale below.
1: Novice
2: Developing
3: Mastery
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If a number higher than 3 follows, the number reflects the number the student answered correctly on that
particular assignment (e.g. PA8: Student answered 8 items correctly).
2. Summative Assessments
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Summative Assessments provide evidence of student achievement for the purpose of making a judgment about
student competence or program effectiveness. Think of Summative Assessments as traditional exams. Formats
will vary depending upon the Learning Target being assessed. Some examples include multiple choice items,
essay questions, and class presentations. Because a single Summative Assessment can assess multiple Targets,
several scores can come from one assessment.
Summative Assessments are entered in the grade book and do count towards a student’s final grade. The grade
listed will be one of the following:
1: Novice
2: Developing
3: Mastery
Students scoring a 1 on a Target will be required to complete Target Practice.
Students scoring a 2 on a Target will choose whether or not they complete Target Practice.
Target Practice
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Students must have participated in all formative assessments dealing with the Target before beginning Target
Practice.
Target Practice includes various formative assessments selected by the instructor.
Target Practice is completed during scheduled tutoring sessions before or after school. If a student is unable to
attend tutoring, it is the student’s responsibility to schedule a time during school to complete Target Practice.
After completing Target Practice, the student will schedule a time to take another Summative Assessment on
that Target. The grade will replace the previous grade.
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Assessment Policy for ENG III (Classroom of Kay M. Hedrick)
In order to place emphasis on learning, the following assessment policy has been adopted.
All students and parents/guardians must sign saying they have read and understand this Assessment Policy.
Two types of assessment will be issued throughout this course.
Formative Assessments


Formative Assessments are formal and informal processes teachers and students use to gather evidence for the
purpose of improving learning. Think of Formative Assessments as practice. Formats will vary depending upon
the Learning Target being assessed. Some examples include worksheets, exercises, writing prompts, and class
discussions. All items on Formative Assessments are directly related to the Learning Targets explained in class
and given to students on Learning Target Logs.
Formative Assessments are entered in the grade book. However, they do not count towards a student’s final
grade. They are entered as a means to show a student’s progress. The grade listed will be one of the following:
PA: The student participated.
NP: The student chose not to participate.
AB: The student was absent.
PC: The student partially completed the assignment.

Scores listed as (PA) and (PC) may have a number following them. Usually this number will be a 1, 2, or 3 based
on the scale below.
1: Novice
2: Developing
3: Mastery

If a number higher than 3 follows, the number reflects the number the student answered correctly on that
particular assignment (e.g. PA8: Student answered 8 items correctly).
2. Summative Assessments




Summative Assessments provide evidence of student achievement for the purpose of making a judgment about
student competence or program effectiveness. Think of Summative Assessments as traditional exams. Formats
will vary depending upon the Learning Target being assessed. Some examples include multiple choice items,
essay questions, and class presentations. Because a single Summative Assessment can assess multiple Targets,
several scores can come from one assessment.
Summative Assessments are entered in the grade book and do count towards a student’s final grade. The grade
listed will be one of the following:
1: Novice
2: Developing
3: Mastery
Students scoring a 1 on a Target will be required to complete Target Practice.
Students scoring a 2 on a Target will choose whether or not they complete Target Practice.
Target Practice



Students must have participated in all formative assessments dealing with the Target before beginning Target
Practice.
Target Practice includes various formative assessments selected by the instructor.
Target Practice is completed during scheduled tutoring sessions before or after school. If a student is unable to
attend tutoring, it is the student’s responsibility to schedule a time during school to complete Target Practice.
After completing Target Practice, the student will schedule a time to take another Summative Assessment on
that Target. The grade will replace the previous grade.
THIS COPY IS FOR YOU TO KEEP IN THE GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION OF YOUR ENG III NOTEBOOK