How can some students get good grades in classes and still not pass the WASL?
Grades show whether students meet individual classroom expectations and are based on a variety of factors such as class work, tests, attendance, extra credit, behavior, homework, skill level and effort. In contrast, the WASL is an objective measurement that only evaluates how well students meet and demonstrate specific state learning standards in reading, writing, math and science. That means, some “C” students may do well on the WASL, and some “A” students may not. It depends on the kinds of skills they’ve been learning in the classroom, their ability to apply what they’ve learned and whether their classroom grade is a true reflection of their progress with the state learning standards.
