Mastery Paths without Points?

[jennifer_hough]

I am interested in using Mastery Paths and am curious if it is possible to do it without points? I use the Learning Mastery Gradebook for competency-based grading and think the Mastery Paths would be a great addition, but it is tied to points currently. Is there a way to avoid that?

[KristinL · Accepted solution]

Hi @jennifer_hough - When I've used Mastery Paths to "choose a path", I create check-points worth very very little. I've had luck using fractions of points for the different "levels" just so students are less worried about selecting based on value. Alternatively, to be able to use a larger range of scores to dictate the learning path, I've used Weighted Grades and created an assignment group worth 0%...just for these check-points. After explaining its purpose to the students, it seemed to work really well. They ignored the scores, and few families questioned it as I also included an italicized disclaimer on my checkpoint assignment.

How do I weight the final course grade based on assignment groups? 

I'd be happy to collaborate more if you have questions! Mastery Paths is an awesome tool. 🙌

[shufent]

Hi,

I am trying to use the canvas mastery paths and combine them with the learning mastery grade book, so I think you have a great suggestion - a little % mastery path. But if we give a minor % assignment, so why do we use the mastery paths.

I am happy to see what's your suggestion.

Best

Fannie - UCI

[rgree]

I understand what the person was saying about using a 0% assignment group, but I want to use paths with the mastery gradebook. Is there a way to replace points with rubric levels. Like a proficient or advanced might move on to the next level, but developing would go back with some review material. Is this possible? It just feels like using points with a mastery system defeats the purpose. 

[KristinL]

Hi @rgree -- This Idea proposal may be of interest to you: Standards or Outcomes Based MasteryPaths! Please join the conversation. 🙂