STAMP Grading Practices and Policies 2

Question 1

How does STAMP recommend handling late work from students?

Accepted Answer

Accept it with academic consequences separate from the grade

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Reduce the grade by 10% per day late

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Do not accept any late work

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Give full credit regardless of when it is submitted

Question 2

What does a score of '3' typically indicate on a STAMP 4-point proficiency scale?

Accepted Answer

The student has met the standard at the expected proficiency level

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The student has partially met the standard

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The student has exceeded the standard

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The student has not yet demonstrated understanding

Question 3

In STAMP, which of the following BEST represents a grade that communicates meaningful information?

Accepted Answer

A grade that accurately reflects a student's current mastery of the standard

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A grade that rewards effort and improvement

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A grade that reflects the average of all assessments given

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A grade that punishes incomplete homework

Question 4

Why does STAMP discourage using the mean (average) to calculate final grades?

Accepted Answer

Early low scores can misrepresent current mastery

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Averages are too difficult to calculate

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Averaging is only valid for math courses

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The median is always a more accurate measure

Question 5

Which type of assessment evidence is MOST appropriate to include in a STAMP-based final grade?

Accepted Answer

Summative assessments demonstrating mastery of standards

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Daily participation scores

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Homework completion records

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Attendance and punctuality data

Question 6

In STAMP-aligned grading, behavioral expectations such as effort and timeliness should be reported:

Accepted Answer

Separately from academic proficiency grades

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Within the academic grade using a weighted formula

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Only in teacher notes, not on report cards

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By adding bonus points to the academic score