But proficiency is the only result that counts. The diploma becomes a more meaningful document that says students have the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed. In a standards-based classroom, the standards are posted and taught. In a traditional classroom, students often aren't sure what will be tested. Student work is displayed when completed and while in progress.
Students take more responsibility for their learning and are more actively involved.
Chapter 4 regulations call for districts to specify requirements for graduation in their strategic plans. Classroom Assessments Ongoing classroom assessments linked to the standards will be used in all content areas. Such assessments are already embedded in newly adopted standards-based instructional materials such as the elementary Everyday Mathematics program and Elements of Literature , the middle school language arts program.