Every test will have a percentage score as well as a fraction in the top right corner of the test. 

The bottom number in the fraction is how many points the test was out of in total. In the example to the left, students could have gotten up to 11 points on the test.

The top number in the fraction is how many points, your child received in all. In the example on the left, this student got 5 and 1/2 points on the test.

To calculate the percent your child received you divide the top number by the bottom number and then multiply your answer by 100. For example, in the picture on the left you would divide 5.5 by 11 and then multiply by 100.

It is important to note that ALL math tests under 16 points are scaled so the percentage shown on the test is higher than what the real percentage would be.

If a test is scaled, the scaled scoore is what is entered in the gradebook.

When reviewing the test, you will notice I only mark the questions a student got wrong. I do this by marking an "X" and with the amount of points students lost for that question. In some cases, you will see "-.5", "-.25", or "-.75", this just indicates that your child did not miss the whole point but rathrer only missed a quarter point, half a point, etc.

Please see below for information on highlighted answers.

Stapled to the front of your child's test is a test analysis. Upon recieving their test back students are allowed to fix up to 2 problems, for whole credit. 

Students can make up any problems highlighted problem that they missed on the test. Students are never allowed to make up multiple choice, matching, or yes/no questions.

The make up problems are written on the test analysis. If the student gets the question correct I will indicate that with a "+1". If they did not get it right, I will indicate that with a "+0" Additionally, I will show explain/write where the error was made.

The number of points students receive on the test analysis will be added to their first score, and their final test score (which goes in the gradebook) is circled at the bottom of the page. 

Additionally, students are encouraged to reflect on their performance, and explain why they feel that way by giving themselves an up to 5-star rating.

The test analysis is a good indicator of if your child made common mistakes, in large part is still not understanding the skills we have been learning, and if they are aware of what habits or mistakes either helped or hindered them on the test.