The Planner & the Assessed Curriculum
Assessment without feedback is merely judgement.
Making the PYP happen p. 51
Making the PYP happen p. 51
Consider the student's perspective on the assessment. Public display pop quizzes put students on the spot.
Formative Assessment:
Formative Assessment:
- is the chance to build up skills and understandings necessary to be successful in the Culminating Assessment
- further informs planning for the teachers
Assessment of Learning
Usually at the end as a culmination.
Assessment as Learning
Happens during a course of work. Informs students AND teachers of how the skills and understandings are coming along.
Assessment for Learning
Self and peer assessments which further informs development of skills and understandings and builds up reflective skills in students.
Usually at the end as a culmination.
Assessment as Learning
Happens during a course of work. Informs students AND teachers of how the skills and understandings are coming along.
Assessment for Learning
Self and peer assessments which further informs development of skills and understandings and builds up reflective skills in students.
A Word on Rubrics
Get students collaboratively involved in producing rubrics. Start simply and develop this skill throughout the year horizontally and vertically across the years. Ownership of assessment translates to greater ownership and value of learning from a more informed perspective.
The Planner
Central ideas:
Like MYP unit questions
6 Central Ideas each year
Written in a neutral voice
Invite inquiry
Lines and Inquiry:
3 to 4
Statements not questions
Develops conceptual understandings supported by key and related concepts
Like MYP unit questions
6 Central Ideas each year
Written in a neutral voice
Invite inquiry
Lines and Inquiry:
3 to 4
Statements not questions
Develops conceptual understandings supported by key and related concepts
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