Accountability Paper
The Accountability Model in Mississippi’s education system is a driving force to indicate success of a student, teacher, school and district. How does the accountability model impact instruction in classrooms? How are teachers teaching differently now due to the accountability model? Research the Accountability Model on the MDE website at the following link: Mississippi Accountability Communication Toolkit Link (Links to an external site.)
Read each of the following at the above link and watch the video “What are A-F School Grades?” • About Mississippi’s A-F Grading System • Frequently Asked Questions • How Schools and Districts Earn Points • Where to Find Accountability Results
Address the following in your paper: • Describe each component of the model in detail. • Describe the difference between a 700 and 1000 point scale? • How will this information help you as a classroom teacher?
Rubric
The Accountability Model Paper Rubric
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The Accountability Model Paper Rubric |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBrief description of the Accountability Model (minimum two paragraphs) |
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30.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription that discusses the differences between the 700 point scale and the 1000 point scale (minimum three paragraphs) |
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45.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of the impact a teacher has on The Accountability Model (minimum two paragraphs) |
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30.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of your plan as a teacher to ensure students are successful in your classroom in order to support the increase of the Accountability Model in your school (minimum three paragraphs) |
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45.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBrief discussion of your opinion of the Accountability Model and how its inception is improving the state’s academic growth (minimum one paragraph) |
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15.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCorrect grammar, spelling and sentence structure and is a minimum of two pages |
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15.0 pts |
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Total Points: 180.0 |