Entities, Extended References, and Descriptors

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Student Academic Record Domain Entities

NameDescription
CompetencyObjectiveThis entity holds additional competencies for student achievement that are not associated with specific learning objectives (e.g., paying attention in class).
CourseTranscriptThis entity is the final record of a student's performance in their courses at the end of a semester or school year.
GradeThis educational entity represents an overall score or assessment tied to a course over a period of time (i.e., the grading period). Student grades are usually a compilation of marks and other scores.
GradebookEntryThis entity represents an assignment, homework, or classroom assessment to be recorded in a gradebook.
ReportCardThis educational entity represents the collection of student grades for courses taken during a grading period.
StudentAcademicRecordThis educational entity represents the cumulative record of academic achievement for a student.
StudentCompetencyObjectiveThis entity represents the competency assessed or evaluated for the student against a specific learning objective.
StudentGradebookEntryThis entity holds a student's grade or competency level for a gradebook entry.
StudentLearningObjectiveDeprecated. Users of this element are advised to use Grade.LearningStandardGrade instead. Expect removal of this element in a future release.

Extended References

NameDescription
CourseThis educational entity represents the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students on a regular or systematic basis.
CourseOfferingThis entity represents an entry in the course catalog of available courses offered by the school during a session.
EducationOrganizationThis entity represents any public or private institution, organization, or agency that provides instructional or support services to students or staff at any level.
GradingPeriodThis descriptor defines the name of the period for which grades are reported.
LearningObjectiveDeprecated. Users of this element are advised to use LearningStandard instead. Expect removal of this element in a future release.
LearningStandardThis entity is a sub-element of a learning objective consisting of a precise statement of the expectation of a student's proficiency.
ProgramThis entity represents any program designed to work in conjunction with, or as a supplement to, the main academic program. Programs may provide instruction, training, services, or benefits through federal, state, or local agencies. Programs may also include organized extracurricular activities for students.
SchoolThis entity represents an educational organization that includes staff and students who participate in classes and educational activity groups.
SectionThis entity represents a setting in which organized instruction of course content is provided, in-person or otherwise, to one or more students for a given period of time. A course offering may be offered to more than one section.
SessionA term in the school year, generally a unit of time into which courses are scheduled, instruction occurs and by which credits are awarded. Sessions may be interrupted by vacations or other events.
StudentThis entity represents an individual for whom instruction, services, and/or care are provided in an early childhood, elementary, or secondary educational program under the jurisdiction of a school, education agency or other institution or program. A student is a person who has been enrolled in a school or other educational institution.
StudentProgramAssociationThis association represents the Program(s) that a student participates in or is served by.
StudentSectionAssociationThis association indicates the course sections to which a student is assigned.


Student Academic Record Domain Descriptors

EntityNameDescriptionUsage Classification*EDFacts Mapping*Commonly Used*Commonly State-Defined*
CompetencyObjectiveObjectiveGradeLevelThe grade level for which the CompetencyObjective is targeted.Orthodox


CourseTranscript




AdditionalCreditTypeThe type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.Orthodox


CourseAttemptResultThe result from the student's attempt to take the course, for example: Pass, Fail, Incomplete, Withdrawn.Standard


CourseRepeatCodeIndicates that an academic course has been repeated by a student and how that repeat is to be computed in the student's academic grade average.Orthodox


CreditTypeThe type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.Flexible


MethodCreditEarnedThe method the credits were earned (e.g., Classroom, Examination, Transfer).Orthodox


WhenTakenGradeLevelStudent's grade level at time of course.Orthodox


GradeGradeTypeThe type of grade reported (e.g., Exam, Final, Grading Period).Orthodox


PerformanceBaseConversionA performance level that describes the student proficiency.Orthodox


GradebookEntryGradebookEntryTypeThe type of the GradebookEntry; for example, homework, assignment, quiz, unit test, oral presentation, etc.Orthodox


ReportCardGradePointAverageWeightSystemThe system used for calculating the Grade Point Average.Orthodox


StudentAcademicRecord






AcademicHonorCategoryA designation of the type of academic distinctions earned by or awarded to the student.Orthodox


AchievementCategoryThe category of achievement attributed to the learner.Local


CreditTypeThe type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.Flexible


DiplomaLevelThe level of diploma/credential that is awarded to a student in recognition of his/her completion of the curricular requirements. Minimum high school program, Recommended high school program, Distinguished Achievement Program.Local


DiplomaTypeThe type of diploma/credential that is awarded to a student in recognition of his/her completion of the curricular requirements.Local


GradePointAverageWeightSystemThe system used for calculating the Grade Point Average.Local


RecognitionTypeThe nature of recognition given to the learner for accomplishments in a co-curricular, or extra-curricular activity.Flexible


TermThe term for the session during the school year.Flexible


StudentCompetencyObjectiveCompetencyLevelThe competency level assessed for the student for the referenced competency objective.Flexible


StudentGradebookEntryCompetencyLevelThe CompetencyLevel assessed for the student for the referenced LearningObjective.Flexible


* On these columns, please see the technical article Descriptor Guidance

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