The 5th grade students had their first spelling test on September 3, 2008. Spelling tests are being graded differently this year due to our new report card/grading system. I wanted let you all know what these changes are so that there aren't any questions.
Spelling tests are graded in 2 ways, therefore there are 2 scores on your child's spelling test. Instead of percentages on tests this year, you will only see points. The 2 grades are as follows:
1. Spelling (S): Each word is worth 1 point. If a word is misspelled, then the student loses a point. If there are 20 words on the list and the child gets a 20/20, then he/she got all the words correct for spelling, thus a 20/20 equals a 100%
2. Grammar (g): Each word again is worth 1 point. In the grammar grade, the student is being graded on whether or not they are writing the words properly on the line. This means no capital letters mixed into the word, unless it is a proper noun of course. If a student adds a capital letter where it is not necessary, then a point is deducted on the grammar portion of the grade. If all the grammar is correct, then the student receives a 20/20 for the grammar grade.
EXTRA CREDIT: Each week the students receive the regular list of spelling words with 5 "challenge words". I encourage your child to study and learn these words to enhance his/her vocabulary. These challenge words are not considered extra credit on homework or on tests. However, if a student misspells a regular spelling word, but gets a challenge word correct, then an extra point is given. If the child misses a regular spelling word, but did not get any of the challenge words correct, then he or she will have a point deducted from the spelling grade.
I know that this may sound confusing, and at first it was to me. With this new grading system things are going to be a little confusing at first, but then we will all get used to it. I hope that this blog has done a good job at explaining what the spelling grades mean. If there are any questions, please let me know by emailing me at jcobble@pca.k12.de.us
Take Care~
Mrs. Cobble
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