Measuring Results

NAMS Standards-Based Education

In a standards-based system, which is part of the North Andover District Improvement Plan, teachers report what students know and are able to do relative to the Massachusetts common core standards. Essential reporting standards have been identified and will be articulated through classroom instruction. Work habits and social learning will be reported on the Habits of Learning process rubric. Our goal is that all of our students reach the proficiency level on identified essential standards.

The traditional A-F grading system categorizes student performance into a percent that then equates to a letter grade for each class such as science 85%  B. In a standards-based grading system essential standards are identified with supporting benchmarks that reflect student performance on each one. A student may demonstrate learning progress at a proficiency level on one essential standard, and demonstrate learning progress at an advanced level which is  exceeding the identified proficiency level of another essential standard. The standards-based system will provide students and parents more information on student progress and learning.