Assessment in PYP

1. Purpose

1.1. Pre assess student knowlegde, Report to parent, administration, for student feedback.

1.2. To provide feedback on the learning process

2. Should use a variety of strategies and tools to take into account the individual experiences and learning preferences of students - differentiated

3. Reporting

3.1. Conferences (parent, teacher, parent) reporting, portfolios

4. Formative

4.1. measurement of the understanding of the central idea, can use

4.2. levels, testing, can be limited by time

5. Summative

5.1. for teachers to use the information to devise future planning and reflect on the success of past planning. Informs teacher of students who require reteaching.

5.2. Can include self assessment, peer assessment, teacher and student reflection

6. Recording

6.1. Use a varitey of tools and strategies

7. 5 Essential Elements

7.1. Knowledge

7.1.1. Concepts

7.1.1.1. ATL

7.1.1.1.1. Attitudes