Grade Point Average (GPA)
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is a measure of how well a student is achieving across three performance areas; effort, behaviour and achievement that
promote positive learning outcomes. Each of these three performance areas is graded on a scale of 0 to 5 (0 being the lowest grade a student can receive and 5 being the highest). These grades are then averaged to produce one subject Grade Point Average. The subject Grade Point Averages are then averaged to produce an Overall Grade Point Average.
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GPA Scale
5 = Always (displays all of the criteria all of the time)
4 = Mostly (displays 5 out of 6 criteria)
3 = Usually (displays 4 out of 6 criteria)
2 = Sometimes (displays 3 out of 6 criteria)
1 = Rarely (displays 1-2 out of 6 criteria)
0 = Never
What does the GPA rating reveal?
It is consistently highlighted through research that student work habits give a strong indication of their overall academic performance. The GPA highlights a student’s level of application towards each of the performance areas of effort and behaviour.
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4.5 - 5.0 - On track to achieve academic potential
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4.0 - 4.4 - Progressing towards your academic potential
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3.5 - 3.9 - Improvement needed in your work habits to achieve academic potential
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Below 3.4 - In danger of not satisfying your course of study; significant improvement needed immediately
Prep - 4 Criteria
EFFORT
BEHAVIOUR
Effective time management
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Utilises learning time efficiently
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Works independently when required
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Transitions between tasks in a timely manner
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Uses strategies to overcome learning challenges
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Uses time productively when waiting for assistance
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Uses collaborative time effectively
Completes homestudy and meets work deadlines
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Completes learning activities to the best of their ability
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Completes Learning Tasks within allocated time frame
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Completes home study to the best of their ability
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Completes Home Reading regularly
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Completes classwork within a set time frame
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Completes and submits home study weekly
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Readiness to learn and strives for personal success
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Demonstrates a ‘willingness to learn’ attitude
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Comes to class ready to learn
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Stays focused on the task
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Independently positions themselves for maximizing learning opportunities
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Demonstrates persistence when faced with a learning challenge
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Seeks opportunities to extend their learning
Listens to and follows instructions
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Follows classroom expectations and engages productively with routines
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Listens to teacher explanations and/or instructions
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Listens to other students
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Asks questions that clarifies learning
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Uses technology appropriately as part of the teaching and learning program
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Respects others right to learn
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Comes prepared to class
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Able to organise learning materials
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Arrives to class on time
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Wears correct School uniform
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Keeps lockers and tubs organised and tidy
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Uses subject specific learning materials
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Brings communication folder/diary to class daily
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Utilises feedback
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Seeks teacher assistance during class in a timely manner
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Actively participates in learning conferences
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Utilises feedback to set goals (teacher assisted or individual)
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Listens to verbal feedback and reads written feedback
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Apply teacher feedback to their learning
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Applies whole class/peer feedback to their learning
5 - 12 Criteria
EFFORT
BEHAVIOUR
Effective time management
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Utilises every minute of learning time
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Works independently when required
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Transitions between tasks in a timely manner
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Adopts a variety of strategies to overcome learning challenges.
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Uses time productively when waiting for assistance
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Can effectively balance school and external commitments.
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Completes homestudy and meets work deadlines
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Complete learning activities and homestudy to the highest possible standard
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Completes classwork in a timely fashion
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Completes all homestudy within the expected time frames
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Ensures they seek assistance to catch up on missed work when required
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Submits all assessment tasks on or before due dates
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Meets multiple deadlines by planning a homework schedule
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Readiness to learn and strives for personal success
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Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude
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Comes to class ready to work
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Stays focused on the task at hand
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Actively positions themselves for maximising learning opportunities
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Demonstrates persistence when faced with a personal learning challenge
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Looks for opportunities for further learning
Listens to and follows instructions
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Follows classroom expectations and engages productively with routines
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Listens attentively to teacher explanations and/or instructions
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Listens carefully to other students’ views and engages with an open mind
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Asks questions in an appropriate manner that clarifies learning around the course content, set tasks and skills
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Uses technology appropriately as part of the teaching and learning
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Respects others right to learn
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Comes prepared to class
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Brings College planner, pens, workbook, folder with paper and textbooks as required
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Brings subject specific equipment
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Arrives to class on time
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Wears correct school uniform
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Where suitable brings ICT device fully charged
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Uses systems developed by the College in order to ensure personal organisation; such as using lockers
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Utilises feedback
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Takes time to clarify teacher comments on work
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Seeks feedback
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Listens to oral feedback and reads written feedback
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Demonstrates integration of feedback into future relevant learning
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Seeks teacher assistance outside of class in a timely manner
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Works outside of class to draft, practice skills, plan for tasks and
undertake practice exams
How will the College use the GPA?
The GPA can be used in the following ways:
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Offer recognition to those students who are focused on developing their academic potential.
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Provide a point of discussion between students, teachers and parents comparing actual achievements to expectations.
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To set goals, targets and priorities for individual students.
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Allow students to see how academic performance is linked to 'input' and well-developed work habits.
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Analyse cohort work habits and develop relevant year level activities that help students to unpack a work habit.
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Identify students for selection into accelerated VCE programs, special programs or extra-curricular activities.
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