Is it possible to consider using traditional grading with PBL? I believe it's important to keep traditional grading and A-F seems to work in other districts.

We are currently working very hard to improve our reporting tool so that it is more user-friendly and easy for parents to understand.  Our top priority for improving what we do will be the grade reporting system.  We recognize that our current system can be confusing and difficult to understand.

At this time we have no plans to revert back to a traditional grading system (assuming averaging on the 100-point scale).  This type of system is not compatible with a proficiency-based instructional model and would not be consistent with what we know to be sound grading and assessment practice.

I've included an article by Ken O'Connor and Rick Wormeli that provides some of the rationale for our approach to grading and assessment.  I hope you find it helpful.

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