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Learning to create my own Proficiency Scales for Standards Based Grading was a painful reminder of how my students feel... thrown into new content that they didn't choose... overwhelmed by the expectations to master something unfamiliar. It's my hope that every teacher who has to implement scales will find an easy jumpstart in these resources.
Proficiency Scales don't just motivate a Growth Mindset, they define how students can demonstrate mastery. Every learning standard is broken down into 4 levels of Differentiation.They lead students up a progressive learning path that mirrors the way they develop concepts. Aligned to Bloom’s or Marzano’s Taxonomy of cognitive skills. From easiest-hardest: (Recall/Retrieval, Comprehension, Analysis/Application, and Knowledge Utilization/Synthesis).
The 4 Levels demonstrated are:
4. Level 4 indicates an advanced knowledge of the skill.
3. Level 3 represents proficiency in each math standard. see the stars*
2. Level 2 will include content from the previous grade level and new vocabulary that must be applied correctly for mastery of level 3.
1. Level 1 will either be derived from sub-skills of the standard, or from the background knowledge of earlier grade levels.
Melanie LiCausi taught for 12 1/2 years in early elementary classrooms and upper grades gifted resource. I fell in love with preschool kids and gradually progressed trough the grade levels during my years teaching. Specifically, I taught 2nd grade, 1st grade, 5-8th grade science and math, as well as gifted resource at two Title I schools.
What I love most about teaching is the kids! Elementary and middle school children have so much natural energy and curiosity that is just begging to be guided! They love to see their own progress, and I love to see their beaming faces when they SEE themselves improve. I hope you find these resources helpful in facilitating progress with your own students. Have a great school year!
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3rd Grade Math Standard Based Proficiency Scale Posters - Editable
Proficiency Scales are the ultimate Standards Based Grading tool! They don't just motivate a Growth Mindset, they define how students can demonstrate mastery. Every learning standard is broken down into 4 levels of Differentiation. These Posters lead students up a progressive learning path that mirrors the way they develop concepts. Aligned to Bloom’s or Marzano’s Taxonomy of cognitive skills. From easiest-hardest: (Recall/Retrieval, Comprehension, Analysis/Application, and Knowledge Utilizat
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+34
Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Standards Based Assessment BUNDLE for Differentiation
3rd Grade Math Leveled Assessment for Standards Based Proficiency - EDITABLE
Learning Goals and Scales are the ultimate Standards Based Grading tool! They don't just motivate a Growth Mindset, they define how students can demonstrate mastery. Every learning standard is broken down into 4 levels of Differentiation. Also known as a scaffolding for learning. These Assessments lead students up a progressive learning path that mirrors the way they develop concepts. Aligned to Bloom’s or Marzano’s Taxonomy of cognitive skills. From easiest-hardest: (Recall/Retrieval, Compreh
3rd
Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+34
Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Standards Based Assessment BUNDLE for Differentiation
3rd Grade Common Core Math Quizzes - All Standards
These quizzes were created to offer students multiple opportunities to show mastery of the Common Core grade level standards. They can be used independently, or in addition to the Posters, Assessments, and Student Portfolio pages created by Mrs. L’s Leveled Learning. The “I can” statement at the top of each quiz corresponds to Level 3 of the scale, since level 3 shows mastery of the exact grade level expectation. Using the same exact language helps to reinforce the goal for students to focus on.
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep
Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Standards Based Assessment BUNDLE for Differentiation
Who Has Pre-Algebra Expressions Card Game Sets for Grades 3-8
This card game is differentiated for grades 3-5, and 6-8 using two different card sets. The game is interactive for the whole class because as cards are read, every student is checking the question "Who has..." against their own answer cards "I have...". The person who has the right answer is the next one to read, "I have." The game has a clear beginning and ending and cycles through every card so each student is involved for a significant amount of time. The content of these cards involves tra
3rd - 8th
Algebra, Math, Math Test Prep
Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Standards Based Assessment BUNDLE for Differentiation
3rd Grade Math Madness - Interactive Power Point Game
NO PREP math review fun with this classic game based on 3rd grade math standards! This power point presentation includes 30 slides with individual questions from five different categories of math content. The categories are "Numbers", "Operations", "Fractions", "Measurement", and "Story Problems". **The content of these files are also protected under copyright. A PASSWORD REQUEST will pop up. You only need a password to edit the presentation. To PLAY you can click READ ONLY and it will open up
3rd
Math Test Prep
Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Standards Based Assessment BUNDLE for Differentiation
Year 3 Australian Math Quizzes
These quizzes were created to offer students multiple opportunities to show mastery of the Australian Year 3 standards. They can be used independently, or in addition to the Posters, Assessments, and Student Portfolio pages created by Mrs. L’s Leveled Learning. The “I can” statement at the top of each quiz corresponds to Level 3 of the scale, since level 3 shows mastery of the exact grade level expectation. Using the same exact language helps to reinforce the goal for students to focus on. These
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep
Year 3 Australian Math Assessments with Marzano Scales
If your school uses the Marzano Framework or iObservations for Teacher Evaluations, this product will save you weeks of work! Help your students see their progress with Learning Goals & Scales! EVERY STANDARD based on the ACARA curriculum standards has been done for you in a concrete assessment that creates a clear goal for you and your students. * This product was created in cooperation with a few QLD teachers to increase the appropriateness of method, language, and cultural relevance. Dow
3rd
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
3rd Grade Math Bilingual Proficiency Scale Posters for Differentiation
Fill your bilingual word wall with learning objectives! Whether you teach ELL, ESL, Spanish Immersion, or just want to communicate better with your Spanish-Speaking students; these bilingual posters will give you the exact language you need to keep your students engaged in content while they master English. These poster pages present Learning Goals and Scales aligned to a growth mindset and the Common Core Math standards, as well as Florida and most states. Inspired by Marzano's research in “The
3rd
Math Test Prep, Spanish
Year 3 Australian Math Posters with Marzano Scales
Proficiency Scales are the ultimate Standards Based Grading tool! They don't just motivate a Growth Mindset, they define how students can demonstrate mastery. Every learning standard is broken down into 4 levels of Differentiation. These Posters lead students up a progressive learning path that mirrors the way they develop concepts. Aligned to Bloom’s or Marzano’s Taxonomy of cognitive skills. From easiest-hardest: (Recall/Retrieval, Comprehension, Analysis/Application, and Knowledge Utilizat
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
3rd Grade Math Proficiency Scales & Exit Ticket Quiz -NSO Florida BEST Standard
Florida B.E.S.T. Standards for Mathematics. Learning Goals and Scales are the ultimate Standards Based Grading tool! They don't just motivate a Growth Mindset, they define how students can demonstrate mastery. Every learning standard is broken down into 4 levels of Differentiation. These Posters lead students up a progressive learning path that mirrors the way they develop concepts. Aligned to Bloom’s or Marzano’s Taxonomy of cognitive skills. From easiest-hardest: (Recall/Retrieval, Comprehens
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep, Place Value
CCSS
3.NBT.A.1
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
+6
3rd Grade Math Growth Mindset Coloring Pages Activity for Differentiation
These student portfolio pages were created for students to record and present their progress in their Math standards aligned to Common Core. They can be used to organize and track any work from these standards. These pages are meant to be dividers for student work portfolios, and also provide a space for students to write personal reflections and record progress throughout the year. The pages are divided into clusters and include a simplified learning goal, reflection sheet, and coloring boxes f
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep
Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Standards Based Assessment BUNDLE for Differentiation
1:20
Marzano Learning Goals & Scales Math Bundle Preview
This quick video gives you a glimpse of some of the key resources in the Math Bundles with Learning Goals and Scales. It also gives a quick overview of how I use the resources. For more in-depth information and examples please visit my website or YouTube playlist,
Mrs. L's Leveled Learning website
How to Differentiate with Scales Video Tutorial
These products perfectly align to a growth mindset, standards-based grading, the Marzano Framework or iObservations for Teacher Evaluations, and they m
1st - 8th
Math, Math Test Prep
Year 3 Australian Math Growth Mindset Coloring pages with Marzano Scales
These student portfolio pages were created for students to record and present their progress in the Australian Year 3 Math standards on the Scaled Assessments, but can be used to organize and track any work from these standards. These pages are meant to be dividers for student work portfolios, and also provide a space for students to write personal reflections and record progress throughout the year. The pages are divided into clusters and include a simplified learning goal, reflection sheet, an
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
6:01
How to Teach Proficiency Scales Video – 3rd Grade Number Sense NBT Example
Are you required to teach Marzano Learning Goals or Proficiency Scales, but not sure where to start? These brief videos walk you through each level of a scale. You’ll see examples of how your Learning standards are transformed into “I can” statements that your students can understand. Each “I can” statement is paired with problems that allow students to prove their level of mastery. Learning goals and scales are designed with the idea that students learn skills and understand concepts in a pr
3rd
Applied Math, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.G.A.1
Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Standards Based Assessment BUNDLE for Differentiation
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Experience
Learning to create my own Proficiency Scales for Standards Based Grading was a painful reminder of how my students feel... thrown into new content that they didn't choose... overwhelmed by the expectations to master something unfamiliar. It's my hope that every teacher who has to implement scales will find an easy jumpstart in these resources.
Proficiency Scales don't just motivate a Growth Mindset, they define how students can demonstrate mastery. Every learning standard is broken down into 4 levels of Differentiation.They lead students up a progressive learning path that mirrors the way they develop concepts. Aligned to Bloom’s or Marzano’s Taxonomy of cognitive skills. From easiest-hardest: (Recall/Retrieval, Comprehension, Analysis/Application, and Knowledge Utilization/Synthesis).
The 4 Levels demonstrated are:
4. Level 4 indicates an advanced knowledge of the skill.
3. Level 3 represents proficiency in each math standard. see the stars*
2. Level 2 will include content from the previous grade level and new vocabulary that must be applied correctly for mastery of level 3.
1. Level 1 will either be derived from sub-skills of the standard, or from the background knowledge of earlier grade levels.
Melanie LiCausi taught for 12 1/2 years in early elementary classrooms and upper grades gifted resource. I fell in love with preschool kids and gradually progressed trough the grade levels during my years teaching. Specifically, I taught 2nd grade, 1st grade, 5-8th grade science and math, as well as gifted resource at two Title I schools.
What I love most about teaching is the kids! Elementary and middle school children have so much natural energy and curiosity that is just begging to be guided! They love to see their own progress, and I love to see their beaming faces when they SEE themselves improve. I hope you find these resources helpful in facilitating progress with your own students. Have a great school year!
Teaching style
There’s a story about Michelangelo that I find to be a perfect analogy for the gift of teaching. He was asked how he got the ideas for his beautiful sculptures, and he replied that he saw the figures within, and chipped away the excess to reveal them. He didn’t see himself as the “former” of his subjects, but the “revealer” of their own nature. Children have always been such a joyful and beautiful expression of LIFE to me. As much as we try to “sculpt”, “form”, or “mold” their young minds, they are who they are, with their own special dignity and destiny. I see the job of a teacher as a person with the compassion and insight to see the potential, gifts and weaknesses, of each child and guide them in a constructive direction. Knowing your content is necessary, but knowing your students is what makes the biggest impact in their education.
To see a video presentation on teaching with proficiency scales, visit my YouTube channel...
https://youtu.be/p-zfV8WLnXE?si=cK1gol5vNIf6Yjar
Awards & shining teacher moments
My greatest reward is the energy and joy that comes from all those little smiling faces!
My own education history
I graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Child Development, and a Biology minor. I then returned for an M.A. in Literacy and Language Instruction. Even though I have a natural affinity for math and sciences, I chose a Masters program centered around language arts because I wanted to develop in this area professionally. My credentials include certificates in Early Childhood and Elementary Education; as well as endorsements in Reading, Gifted Instruction, and Structured English Immersion.
Additional biographical information
My personal interests include travel, and the arts. I have visited several European countries and Australia. I enjoy singing in choirs, playing guitar, creating two and three-dimensional crafts, hiking, and eating! (My husband is a trained chef.) I also really enjoy reading a variety of non-fiction literature, because I always learn something new.
Words to live by…
"The TRUTH will set you FREE." Jesus Christ John 8:32
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi
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