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PowerTeacher Pro Certification:Standards-Based Grading Setup
Trainer Name
Trainer/ConsultantSlide2
AgendaWelcome and Introductions
Preparing for Standards
Working with Standards
Setting Up Standards
Decisions About Standards Grading in PowerTeacher Pro
Viewing and Reporting Standards Scores
Time for ReviewSlide3
Specify a few things about yourself
<Your name here>
Meet the TrainerSlide4
Sign in to the following server to complete course activities:https://trainingXX.powerschool.com/teachersUsername: XXaghs1Password: aghs1
Course Server InformationSlide5
Preparing for StandardsSlide6
Getting ReadyOrganize standards
Agree on scoring rubrics
Create conversion scales for the scoring rubrics for PowerTeacher Gradebook users, and assign them to specific standards — OR —
Create grade scales for the scoring rubrics for PowerTeacher Pro users, and assign them to specific standards
Assign standards to specific course(s)
Import standards into PowerSchool
Create reports for parentsSlide7
From PowerSchool to Print
District > Standards > List StandardsSlide8
Standards Grades: PowerTeacher Pro
PowerTeacher Pro > Grading > StandardsSlide9
Standards View for Parents
Grades and Attendance > Standards GradesSlide10
Standards Grades Classic View
Grades and Attendance > Standards GradesSlide11
Classic View with Comment
Grades and Attendance > Standards GradesSlide12
Working with StandardsSlide13
First Questions
Know the district requirements:
How many report cards will you need; will each grade level need a different report card?
Will teachers send home report cards?
Will teachers use assignments with standards?
Will teachers use final grades with standards only?
Will teachers use teacher comments?Are teachers using PowerTeacher Gradebook, PowerTeacher Pro, or both?
What are the grading policies?What are the standards grades reporting requirements?Slide14
Standards SetupDistrict > StandardsSlide15
Grade Scales Vocabulary
Alpha – Letter values: O, S, NI; or E, M, A, B
Numeric (zero decimal places) – Rubric-type grades: 1, 2, 3, 4
Special Codes – created at the District level and can be used with both Alpha and Numeric grade scales: INC, ABS, MIS
Cut-off – The minimum a student must earn on an assignment to receive a given grade
Grade Value – The percentage used for calculations when a grade is entered as an assignment scoreSlide16
Grade Scales: PowerTeacher Pro
District > Grade Scales
If teachers use PowerTeacher Pro, create grade scales.Slide17
Grade Scales for Standards
District > Grades Scales > NewSlide18
Complete hands-on activity 1:Creating a Standards Rubric Grade Scale
Now It’s Your TurnSlide19
Setting Up StandardsSlide20
District Setup
Standards
Are set up in the District Office mode
Can be used globally
Have several optional fields
Use a structured hierarchySlide21
Standards Organization
Standard Identifier
Standard Topic
Sort Order Within Parent
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
M
Math
0
M1
Division
1
M1.1
Dividing by one digit
1
M1.2
Dividing by two digits
2
M2
Multiplication
2
M2.1
Multiplying by one digit
1
M2.2
Multiplying by two digits
2Slide22
Standards Organization – Up a Notch
Standard Identifier
Standard Topic
Sort Order Within Parent
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
W
Washington Elementary
0
W1
Washington First Grade
1
W1.M
Math
1
W1.M.1
Division
1
W1.M.1.1
Dividing by one digit
1
W1.M.1.2
Dividing by two digits
2
W1.M.2
Multiplication
2
W1.M.2.1
Multiplying by one digit
1
W1.M.2.2
Multiplying by two digits
2Slide23
Setting Up Standards
Most common methods:
Create standards manually, one at a time
Create a standard manually and export the information for use as a guide
Import standards from a spreadsheet (this is the easiest way to create an extensive set of standards)Slide24
Fields Needed for Setup
Year
Name
Identifier
Parent Standard
Sort Order Within Parent
*LevelIs ActiveDescription (Optional - but very helpful)
Courses
Subject Area
Conversion ScaleGrade Scale
Teachers Score this Standard
Include Comments
Max Length
Exclude From Reports
*Determined by hierarchy
and by PowerSchoolSlide25
Complete hands-on activity 2:Creating a New Standard Manually
Now It’s Your TurnSlide26
Standards in a SpreadsheetSlide27
Key Elements for Your Spreadsheet
Place parent standards before lower-level standards
Define the sort order for lower-level standards using the DisplayPosition column
Identify the conversion scale ID or grade scale DCID
Enter
1
in the IsAssignmentAllowed column for all standards assessed by teachersEnter
1 in the IsCommentIncluded column only if teachers can enter a comment for the standardEnter 1 in the IsActive column for all standards that are active for the current year
Enter 26 (or the current year ID) in the YearID columnSlide28
Mapping the Fields
Special Functions > Importing & Exporting > Data Import Manager > (Select the import file and PowerSchool table) > NextSlide29
Complete hands-on activities 3–4:Completing the Standards SpreadsheetImporting Standards
Now It’s Your TurnSlide30
Search for New Standard
For value, choose
$
for contains or
=
for equals
Enter your identifier
Click SubmitDistrict > Standards > Custom List SettingsSlide31
Search ResultsDistrict > Standards > Custom ListSlide32
Complete hands-on activity 5:Searching for Your New Standards
Now It’s Your TurnSlide33
Decisions About Standards Grading in PowerTeacher ProSlide34
PowerTeacher Pro Calculation Formulas
Create a calculation formula for a selection of schools, for each reporting term.
District > PowerTeacher Pro Settings > Traditional Grade Calculation Formulas > AddSlide35
District > PowerTeacher Pro Settings > Standards Grade Preferences
Standards Grade Preferences
Controlled at the district
Choose a default calculation:
Mean
Median
ModeMost RecentHighestWeighted MeanSlide36
District > PowerTeacher Pro Settings > Standards Grade Preferences
Standards Grade Preferences
Controlled at the district
Calculating higher-level standards grades:
Can be auto-calculated
Based on course preferences
Specific Sum: weighted meanSpecific Weighting: weighted averageSlide37
Aligning Standards to Assignments
PowerTeacher Pro > Create > Assignment
Add multiple course standards to an assignment.Slide38
Scoring Standards
PowerTeacher Pro > Grading > Standards
View and enter standards final grades on the Standards page.Slide39
Standards Progress: Individual Student
PowerTeacher Pro > Students > (select a student) > Standards Progress
View one student’s standards grades for each reporting term.Slide40
Standards Progress: Class
PowerTeacher > PowerTeacher Pro > Progress > Standards
View the distribution of course standards grades for a class for the selected reporting term. Slide41
Viewing and Reporting Standards ScoresSlide42
Quick Lookup: Standards Grades
(Select a student) > Quick Lookup > Standards GradesSlide43
Standards Student Page
(Select a student) > StandardsSlide44
ReportWorks: Standards Report CardSlide45
Object ReportsSlide46
Use Data Export Manager
When the built-in reports aren’t enough
When you need to edit standards
When you want to analyze data in different ways
Charts and graphs
Pivot tables
Alternate sorting optionsSlide47
System > Page and Data Management > Data Export Manager
Edit Standards in PowerSchool
Use Data Export Manager
Export from the Standards: District List data set
Use the full-featured filter to select standards
Click
Show RecordsEdit one or all standardsSlide48
Complete hands-on activity 6:Viewing Student Standards Grades in PowerSchool
Now It’s Your TurnSlide49
Working with ReportWorks
Create a project based on the Standards Report Card template
Edit the boundaries and runtime controls
Change the project layout, such as adding student or school information
Verify that the Filter Expression field has the correct subjects
Preview the project as you work
1
2
3
4
5Slide50
Using the Standard Object
Create a new report object report
Format the basic criteria for the report
Add objects to place student information, school information, and term information on the report
Add lines to make the list of grades easier to read
Add the Standard object to list course names, standards names, and standards scores
1
2
3
4
5
6
Run the report for a single elementary studentSlide51
Complete hands-on bonus activity 1:Creating a Standards-Based Report
Now It’s Your TurnSlide52
Traditional Report CardSlide53
Quick and Easy Report CardSlide54
Form Letter with GradesSlide55
Complete hands-on bonus activity 2:Exporting Standards with Data Export Manager
Now It’s Your TurnSlide56
Time for ReviewSlide57
Question 1
Which student page shown in this image would you select to view a student’s standards grades?Slide58
Answer 1
Which student page shown in this image would you select to view a student’s standards grades?Slide59
Parent Standard
A
B
C
D
Question 2
Which standard field do you use to organize standards in PowerSchool?
Courses
Standard Identifier
Parent Standard
NameSlide60
Parent Standard
A
B
C
D
Answer 2
Which standard field do you use to organize standards in PowerSchool?
Courses
Standard Identifier
Parent Standard
NameSlide61
A
B
C
Greg scored an 89, and received a grade of
Rachel scored a 27, and received a grade of
Brent scored a 74, and received a grade of
1
2
3
M
E
A
Question 3
According to the grade scale table shown here, what grade would complete each statement correctly?
Grade
Description
Cutoff
Grade Value
E
Exceeds
76
100
M
Meets
51
75
A
Approaches
26
50
B
Below
0
25Slide62
A
B
C
Greg scored an 89, and received a grade of
Rachel scored a 27, and received a grade of
Brent scored a 74, and received a grade of
1
2
3
M
E
A
Answer 3
According to the grade scale table shown here, what grade would complete each statement correctly?
Grade
Description
Cutoff
Grade Value
E
Exceeds
76
100
M
Meets
51
75
A
Approaches
26
50
B
Below
0
25Slide63
Key Points
Organize the district standards and create grade scales
Create standards or import standards into PowerSchool
View scores for standards in PowerTeacher Pro
Access standards information in PowerSchool
View and generate reports for standards gradesSlide64
Question and Answer Slide65
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