MrAntonelli Wants to Make His Grading System as Clear as Possible

question 8

Multiple Choice

Mr.Antonelli wants to make his grading system as clear as possible for students and families.He has decided to create an online grade book so families can easily see their children's grades.How can Mr.Antonelli help families to understand how their children's progress will be assessed?

• A)by using evaluative terms,such as beginning,novice,proficient,apprentice,distinguished,and exemplary,rather than letter grades
• B)by sharing work samples at multiple performance levels
• C)by providing class statistics that compare each student's performance with the performance of other students across the nation
• D)by stating terms frequently found in the news,such as differentiated instruction,subgroups,and adequate yearly progress

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Definitions:

Transcription

The process by which the genetic information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA), which then leads to protein synthesis.

Jasmonic Acid

One of a group of lipid-derived plant hormones that affect several processes, such as pollen development, root growth, fruit ripening, and senescence; also involved in defense against insect pests and disease-causing organisms.

Prostaglandins

Lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects in animals, including inflammation regulation and smooth muscle contraction.

PIF3

Phytochrome Interacting Factor 3, a protein that regulates plant responses to light.