STAMP Grading Practices and Policies 3

Question 1

What is the recommended approach in STAMP when a student consistently scores at level 2 on a standard?

Accepted Answer

Provide targeted intervention and additional learning opportunities

Answer

A level-2 score signals partial mastery; STAMP calls for targeted support so the student has further opportunity to reach proficiency.

Question 2

Which statement BEST reflects the STAMP view on the role of homework in grading?

Accepted Answer

Homework is practice and should not be heavily weighted in the grade

Answer

In STAMP, homework is formative practice that helps students learn; it should not dominate grades that are meant to reflect mastery.

Question 3

According to STAMP principles, a student who scores a 4 (exceeds standard) most likely demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Application of knowledge beyond the expected standard

Answer

A score of 4 in STAMP reflects work that surpasses the standard, often involving deeper application, extension, or transfer of knowledge.

Question 4

How should a teacher handle a student who demonstrates mastery on a reassessment after initially scoring below proficiency?

Accepted Answer

Record the higher score as the most accurate evidence of mastery

Answer

The most recent and most accurate evidence of mastery should replace the earlier score since the goal is to reflect current proficiency.

Question 5

In STAMP, what does it mean to 'decontaminate' a grade?

Accepted Answer

Remove non-academic factors so the grade purely reflects academic mastery

Answer

Decontaminating a grade means stripping out attendance, behavior, and effort data so only academic proficiency is reflected.

STAMP - Standards-Based Measurement of Proficiency Practice Test