Mastery Based Credit Assessment Information

Mastery Based Credit Assessment Information: Class of 2023
Class of 2023 Students and Families,

The Mastery-Based Diploma Assessment Showcase will be held the week of May 16th during students’ U.S. History classes. The Mastery-Based Diploma Assessment is a graduation requirement put in place by the CT State Department of Education for the Class of 2023. To earn credit for the mastery-based diploma assessment, students must meet specified requirements and showcase a year’s worth of work that addresses one of the EHS Priority Learning Expectations. The priority learning expectation identified by Enfield High School to earn the credit is to be a Capable Communicator. Students will be evaluated on the EHS Capable Communicator Rubric by a committee of administrators and teachers. Students have been working throughout the course of the school year during Eagle Block mentor lessons and in their U.S. History classes to prepare for the Mastery-Based Diploma Assessment. Students will be required to create a three-minute presentation of their thesis and research from the U.S. History research paper. The presentation will be scored using the EHS Capable Communicator Rubric. Students must achieve a minimum of 10 out of 16 total points to receive the credit. In addition to the presentation, students are required to write a self-reflection of their work on the project. 

Requirements:
• Complete EHS Mastery-Based Credit Assessment Student Self-Reflection.
• Create and present a 3-minute presentation of their U.S. History research project.
o The student showcase of presentations will be the week of May 16th during U.S. History class periods.
o Students will present to a group of three scorers, including administrators and teachers. o Students must score Proficient or 10/16 on the EHS Capable Communicator Rubric to receive the credit.
o Presentations may be pre-recorded or done live. o All IEP and 504 accommodations will be applied. o Students will have a choice in the method of presentation, including:
▪ Website (accompanied by a 3-minute verbal explanation): A complete website must be submitted and explained verbally, including key pieces of information, evidence, and support of the thesis. Please plan to submit the URL and make sure your thesis is clear and contains all the elements in the rubric below.
▪ Exhibit (accompanied by a 3-minute verbal explanation): A story board of images, including key pieces of information, evidence, and support of the thesis. Must include graphics and images. Make sure your thesis is clear and board contains all the elements in the rubric below.
▪ Presentation (PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi, etc.) (3 minutes in length): Presents a detailed explanation of the thesis, including key pieces of information, evidence, and support. Presentation must contain all the elements in the rubric below. Presentations may be pre-recorded and played at the Showcase.
▪ Documentary/Newscast (3 minutes in length): Presents a detailed explanation of the thesis, including key pieces of information, evidence, and support. Presentation must contain all the elements in the rubric below. Please bring in a format to be viewed at the Showcase.
▪ Performance (3 minutes in length): Presents a detailed explanation of the thesis, including key pieces of information, evidence, and support. Presentation must contain all the elements in the rubric below. Please bring in a format to be viewed at the Showcase. Performance may be pre-recorded and played at the Showcase. After students return from spring break and leading up to the week of May 16th, students will have time and lessons during Eagle Block to allow them to prepare for their showcase presentations. Lessons will include sample presentations, project development, peer review, and student self-reflection. For additional information, please see the EHS website (http://enfieldhigh.sharpschool.com/) or contact EPS Social Studies Coordinator, Joel Senez, at [email protected]. 

Supporting Documents
EHS Capable Communicators Rubric.pdf

EHS Mastery Based Credit Presentation- Peer Review.pdf

Mastery Based Credit Mentor Block Lesson 1 _OCT_Overview of Credit.pdf

Mastery Based Diploma Assessment Flow chart.pdf

Student-Self-Reflection-on-Project-Work.pdf