How is the BEST FIT calculated? Step 1: Collection of information and evidence from the student’s work Each subject area has its own criteria specific to them. Below are the criteria for Social Studies, which will serve as an example. Criterion A: Knowledge
Criterion B: Concepts
Criterion C: Skills
Criterion D: Organization and Presentation
An example of what these criteria look like for students is below: Criterion A: Knowledge
Achievement
MYP descriptor
level
0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.
The use of terminology is inconsistent or incorrect. Facts and examples are either
absent, or those used are irrelevant or do not show understanding. The student
1-2
provides descriptions that are inaccurate or that have insufficient detail; explanations
are absent or superficial.
The use of terminology is mostly accurate and usually appropriate, though some
errors remain. Facts and examples used are mostly relevant, and usually show
3-4
understanding. The student provides basic descriptions that may need more detail;
explanations are usually adequate but sometimes superficial.
Terminology is used accurately and appropriately. Relevant facts and examples are
5-6
used to show understanding. The student provides accurate descriptions; explanations
are adequate but not well developed.
A range of terminology is used accurately and appropriately. A range of relevant facts
7-8
and examples are used to show understanding. The student provides accurate and
detailed descriptions; explanations are developed.
The student shows an excellent command of a wide range of terminology and uses it
appropriately. An extensive range of relevant facts and examples are used to show
9-10
understanding. Descriptions are accurate and detailed and explanations are fully
developed.
A teacher will give feedback on one or more of the criteria by finding the descriptors that best match the student work. Next, a teacher records the scores using these criteria. This is what the teacher’s Gradebook looks like when they record the student’s level of achievement. This table shows four assignments, one for each row. Some assignments use more than one criterion. F = Formative Formative Assessment means feedback for student improvement. S = Summative Summative Assessment means a judgment of a student’s level of achievement. The student’s information in the teacher’s Gradebook.
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Over the course of four different assignments, the student received the following scores: • 6, 8, 4, and 3 on Criterion A. • 4 and 5 in Criterion B. • 6 in Criterion C. • 6 and 5 in Criterion D. Next, the teacher makes a final judgment for each criterion. Step 2: Final judgment for each criterion At key reporting times, the teacher uses all assessment data to determine the student’s BEST FIT level of achievement for each criterion. Teachers look at the progress of the student in each criterion, giving weight to the most recent, consistently achieved scores. Also, summative assessments carry more weight than formative. F = Formative Formative Assessment means feedback for student improvement. S = Summative Summative Assessment means a judgment of a student’s level of achievement. The student’s information in the teacher’s Gradebook.
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The teacher applies BEST FIT scores for each of the criteria as follows: • Criterion A was a 4 because 3 and 4 are both in the same level on the rubric, and the student had achieved that level in the most recent two attempts. The teacher chose 4 over 3 because of the evidence of higher achievement earlier in the school year. Also, 3 was the summative assessment while the others were formative. • Criterion B was a 5. With only two pieces of evidence, the student improved from one assignment to the next. • Criterion C was a 6 as this was only piece of evidence. Usually, two pieces of evidence are recommended per semester; however, this is early in the year and not all pieces of evidence have been collected. • Criterion D was 5. With only two pieces of evidence, the summative assessment outweighs the formative score. The teacher then inputs the BEST FIT scores in their Gradebook, which appears as pictured below: Step 3: Adding up the final criterion total The teacher’s Gradebook then adds up the BEST FIT criterion scores. In this case, 4 + 5 + 6 + 5 = 20. Step 4: Determining the Final Grade The teacher’s Gradebook then compares the criterion total to the 1-­‐7 grade boundaries for Social Studies that the MYP publishes each year. Each subject area has its own 1-­‐7 grade boundaries specific for each subject area. Final Grade Criteria Total 1 0-­‐7 2 8-­‐12 3 13-­‐18 4 19-­‐23 5 24-­‐28 6 29-­‐33 7 34-­‐38 Social Studies grade boundaries published by MYP
This student achieves 20 out of 38. The student would have been awarded a 4 in the class. This is the Parent View of the student’s grades
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The total criterion points possible depends on the subject area, so those totals are not directly comparable between subjects. For this reason, criterion totals are converted to a score out of seven, which can be compared across subject areas. The descriptions for scores 1-­‐7 appear below. Achievement Level A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them almost faultlessly in a wide variety of situations. There is consistent evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate. The student consistently demonstrates originality and insight and always produces work of high quality 7 A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a wide variety of situations. There is consistent evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate. The student generally demonstrates originality and insight 6 A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a variety of situations. The student generally shows evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate and occasionally demonstrates originality and insight 5 A good general understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them effectively in normal situations. There is occasional evidence of the skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation 4 Limited achievement against most of the objectives, or clear difficulties in some areas. The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the required knowledge and skills and is only able to apply them fully in normal situations with support 3 2 1 Descriptor Very limited achievement against all the objectives. The student has difficulty in understanding the required knowledge and skills, and is unable to apply them fully in normal situations, even with support Minimal achievement in terms of the objectives