Grading

"Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, it's really how it works."  -  Steve Jobs

Visual Guide of Standards

Mastery

You add your own ideas, perspective, and style into what you do. You are confident and are reaching for the next level of proficiency.

Proficient

You consistently meet the target proficiency level, and you are ready to move on.

Developing

You can meet the target proficiency level in familiar tasks and situations.

Emerging

You know what to do to meet the target proficiency level, but you need extra help.

Beginning

You know what the target proficiency level is, but you are confused and probably frustrated. You need some help to get started!

No Attempt

You miss opportunities to demonstrate what you can do because you are often distracted, not participating, or absent.

Advanced Learner

Mastery

You add your own ideas, perspective, and style into what you do. You are confident and are reaching for the next level of proficiency.

A

90-100%

Attributes for Mastery Learners

Redesign: Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability and be willing to change.

Demonstrate: Contribute information and to others and gain understanding.

Sketchbook: Keep a journal to record reflections, thoughts, and new ideas.

Commitment: Dedicate and adhere to persuing excellence and quality.

Investigate: Analyze different learning strategies and employ for yourself.

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Proficient Learner

Proficient

You consistently meet the target proficiency level, and you are ready to move on.

B

80-89%

Attributes for Proficient Learners

Determined: Persevere with complex projects that require a sustained effort.

Teamwork: Collaborate with peers and experts using a variety of methods.

Administer: Organize and dispense new information logically and creatively.

Willingness: Be open to change or alter your idea in the pursuit of improvement.

Reflection: Review your ideas and give a reasoned assessment of your work.

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Developing Learner

Developing

You can meet the target proficiency level in familiar tasks and situations.

C

70-79%

Attributes for Developing Learners

Concentrate: Prioritize your work based on importance and timelines.

Discover: Obtain new opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge.

Inquire: Ask relevant questions to assist in your persuit of learning.

Curiosity: Demonstrate enthusiasm by researching new theories and opinions.

Deliberate: Finish your work with care and in a way that extends your abilities.

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Emerging Learner

Emerging

You know what to do to meet the target proficiency level, but you need extra help.

D

60-69%

Attributes for Emerging Learners

Explore: Investigate new information and obtain knowledge independently.

Ambition: Reflect on your work to meet and set new goals.

Accomplish: Complete and submit all assignments by the due date.

Formulate: Follow a schedule and use planners to help stay organized.

Willingness: Adopt new concepts and habits by how you approch learning.

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Beginning Learner

Beginning

You know what the target proficiency level is, but you
are confused and probably frustrated. You need some help to get started!

F

50-59%

Attributes for Beginning Learners

Optimistic: Approach new tasks with a positive attitude and outlook.

Endeavor: Put forth a consistent effort and work hard on all tasks.

Receptive: Respond to challenges and be open-minded towards new ideas.

Develop: Expand your current skills and start to work on unfamiliar abilities.

Productive: Use class time effectively and remove inactive behavior.

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No Attempt Learner

No Attempt

You miss opportunities to demonstrate what you can
do because you are often distracted, not participating,
or absent.

F

0-49%

Attributes for No Attempt Learners

Distractions: Remove any distractions such as phones and social media.

Absent: Commit to attending each class and avoid being tardy.

Participate: Cooperate and engage with the class, teacher, and lessons.

Assistance: Ask for and seek assistance from people when necessary.

Responsibility: Dedicate and be diligent towards your own eduction and learning.

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