Performance Based Assessment (PBA) Scores for 4th Grade Virginia Studies

Students participated in a local alternative assessment process this year in 4th Grade Virginia Studies. Multiple performance assessments were scored by APS classroom teachers who reviewed essays using core criteria and task specific rubric components from the HSS State Developed Common Rubric-Upper Elementary. All teachers participated in division wide scoring calibration training. The score that is being reported is the highest student score for the core criteria of the rubric. The task specific criteria varied by task and feedback on those components, as well as the core criteria reported here, have been provided to students as part of classroom instruction. The overall score for students on each performance assessment range from 0-4 or 99 if a student did not submit the assignment A Score of 4 indicates the student Fully Met Expectations.  At this level, students:

• Used details to support content and vocabulary with detailed explanations.
• Responded to the task with an explanation and details to support thinking.
• Used information to demonstrate an understanding of historical context

A Score of 3 indicates the student Mostly Met Expectations.  At this level, students:

• Used specific content and vocabulary to establish a consistent understanding of the topic.
• Responded to the task with an explanation and some relevant details.
• Used information to demonstrate some understanding of historical context.

A Score of 2 indicates that the student is Developing.  At this level, students:

• Used content and vocabulary to establish some understanding of history based on people, places, or events.
• Responded to the task with an explanation and limited details.
• Used information in a mostly successful attempt to explain historic events.

A Score of 1 indicates that the student is Emerging.  At this level students:

• Used content and vocabulary to establish limited understanding of history.
• Attempted to respond to the task by restating the question.
• Used information in a mostly unsuccessful attempt to explain historic events.

A Score of 0 indicates Not Observed.  At this level students:

• Submitted a response, but did not attempt to answer the question or address the skills.

A Score of 99 indicates Did not Submit.  At this level students:

• Did not submit the assignment

If there is no score reported in Synergy, the student was granted an exemption for the SOL through the formal exemption process.