What is the difference between the traditional "A-F" grading system and a standards-based reporting system?

Traditional Grading

• A, B, C, D, F represent percentage of points accumulated
• Non-academic factors affect grades, such as participation, attendance, late work, etc.
• Everything is graded and averaged together
• Early assignments can skew the final grade
• Reports a single grade for each class

Standards-Based Grading

• 4, 3, 2, 1 represent student performance in relation to specific standards
• Based on common core national, state, and district standards
• A report of what students know and are able to do
• Reflect academic performance only
• Behavioral information (called Habits of Success) reported separately