What is Standards Based Grading

What is Standards-Based Grading?

Standards-Based Grading (SBG) involves measuring students on well-defined learning targets or standards (Tomlinson & McTighe, 2006). An SBG system includes:

• Clearly defining learning targets (standards)
• Clearly describing the different levels of mastery on each standard (rubrics or scales)
• Intentionally providing multiple opportunities to practice knowledge and skills (classwork and homework)
• Intentionally designing assessments (quizzes & tests) that accurately measure each standard
• Frequently communicating student progress via online gradebooks. 
• Formally reporting student overall achievement on standards via quarterly report cards.          

The students, the standards, and the assessments all work together to drive the teacher’s instructional practices and shape student learning. 

What is Standards Based Grading
Purpose of Grades
Agreed Upon Practices
Grading Scale
Further Information
Report Card Description