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Approaches to Teaching & Learning: Varied & Effective Assessment Methods

Varied & Effective Assessment Methods

The school uses assessment methods that are varied and fit-for-purpose for the curriculum and stated learning outcomes and objectives. (0404-02)

  • Approaches to assessment 2.1: Teachers use a variety of assessment methods that are connected to stated learning objectives and outcomes. (0404-02-0100)
    • PYP 1: Teachers document and analyse student learning over time to design learning experiences based on data. (0404-02-0111)
    • MYP 1: Teachers plan and design the assessment of student learning based on the criteria and procedures in accordance with programme documentation. (0404-02-0121)
    • MYP 2: The school records criterion level totals and submits MYP personal projects for IB moderation in accordance with programme documentation. (0404-02-0122)
    • DP 1: The school uses the objectives and assessment tools for each subject, and component of the DP core, to build summative assessments of student learning. (0404-02-0131)
    • DP 2: The school records and submits IB-validated assessments for the components of the DP core in accordance with programme documentation. (0404-02-0132)
  • Approaches to assessment 2.2: The school demonstrates that assessment practices are formed around conceptual learning. (0404-02-0200)
  • Approaches to assessment 2.3: The school ensures that from the time of enrollment students and legal guardians are aware of and have access to documentation describing the relevant programme regulations and requirements regarding assessment. (0404-02- 0300)

Provocations & Learning Resources

PROVOCATIONS – WHAT ARE WE THINKING? 

  • How can we move from punctuated grading of students’ work to ongoing evidencing of learning?  

  • How could students take ownership of their growth with teachers as mentors and coaches?  

  • How can portfolios promote reflection on students’ growth in content, skills, strategies and transferable competencies?  

  • How could we reduce overall workload and increase authenticity through interdisciplinary assessment?  

  • How can personalisation and authentic opportunities fuel powerful learning progressions?  

  • How can we visualise student progression and evidence of developing competencies?  

RESOURCES – WHAT ARE WE LEARNING? 

WAB is currently reviewing the Assessment Policy & Guidelines to align with our direction and the standards above. Some useful references on Assessment and  Evidencing Learning are below.