CISPA Projects

Lower School Assessment & Reporting

Fall 2009 Assessment and Reporting Information Packs

• Achievement Descriptors Achievement descriptors refer to the student’s knowledge, understanding and skill as commented on in the Learning Update and subsequent Progress Reports.
• A Reflection of Me as a Learner The aim of the PYP is expressed through a set of desirable attributes that will characterize a successful student striving to be a global citizen and leader. Each student has chosen the attributes they believe best reflect them and explained why through pictures and/or words.
• Assessment and Evaluation, Reporting Policy and Procedures The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. Information collected through assessment helps teachers to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses in their achievement of the expectations in all areas of the curriculum. This information also serves to guide teachers in adapting curriculum and instructional approaches to students' needs and in assessing the overall effectiveness of programmes and classroom practices.
• EFFORT What, Why, How...
• Goal Set Learning Review Working document on achieving goals.
• 3-Way Learning Review Online Scheduling System User guide for Parents
• Portfolio and Learning Updates Parent email, Nov 13th 2009 Introduction to the new approach for understanding a child learning journey at CDNIS.
• Parent Evening Presentation, October 8th, 2009 Notes of the presentation to parents, October 8th 2009.
• Parent Education Session, November 9th, 2009 Notes of the Education Session to parents, given on November 9th 2009.
• Parents Portfolio Letter Introductory letter to the students’ portfolio.
• Reporting Timeline, 09/10 A timeline of the reporting events for the school year 2009/2010.
• Student and Parent Response Sheet for Portfolios A Response sheet for both parents and students to provide feedback to CDNIS staff.
• Assessment Strategies and Tools Description of the strategies and tools for assessing the student learning journey at CDNIS.
• Video Guide for Parents in preparation for Learning Reviews