Grade Translation

The Engineering Design Loop

10 Physics Practices

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Physics LP1-LP4

This document shows the 4 learning progressions for physics, used to assess lab reports.

Physics LP5-LP7

This document shows the 4 learning progressions for physics, used to assess checkpoints (quizzes and tests). 

Physics LP8-LP10

This is page 3, showing the learning progressions for Creating Graphs, Engaging with Content, and the Engineering Design Process.

Tracking Requirements

There are Minimum Requirements students must meet in order to provide me with enough evidence to ascertain their level of mastery.  This document is handed out on Day 1 of class, so they can track progress and see patterns over time.

Goal Setting

This document is a sample so that students can see their "grade" in the class and set goals for the next unit. This changes at the end of each unit.

LPM Tracking Log (Gradebook)

This is a spreadsheet that will calculate grades based on the grade translation once you enter student names and scores on each of the learning progressions.

End-of-Year Contract

This is a combination of goal setting and grade negotiations that I use at the beginning of the last unit of the school year.

Pattern of Performance (Score Tracking)

This is a sample log that I provide the students. They record their scores on their assessments so that we can look for patterns of performance. This helps us to identify strengths and weaknesses as well as negotiate grades.

Target Levels

Here are my target levels for Physics so you can see how they progress over the year.