Reporting and Assessments
We believe that assessment is a dynamic and integral process that lies at the heart of teaching and learning. Our primary purpose is to gather and analyse evidence of student learning to inform, enhance, and celebrate the learning journey of each student.
We are committed to developing assessment-capable learners and educators who, in partnership with families, foster a culture of continuous growth, reflection, and action.
This policy is informed by the most current understanding of effective assessment practices in IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) schools.
Kennedy School Assessment Policy
We also have standardised tests which provide us with valuable information on how students are progressing year-on-year for their age group. We also work with students to develop their capacity to self-assess - identifying their own strengths and stretches including ways to achieve their goals.
The international standardised assessments we participate in are:
- Primary Insight assessments (previously called InCAS) is a computer-based assessment, administered by the Cambridge Centre of Evaluation & Monitoring (Cambridge University Press & Assessment), which assesses reading, spelling, mathematics, arithmetic and developed ability.
- ISA (International Schools’ Assessment). These are online-based assessments that cover Mathematical Literacy, Reading, and Writing.
This diagram (Diagram Credit:IB) shows the 4 dimensions of Assessment. Although the 4 dimensions of assessment are not weighted the same, they all aim to provide evidence to inform learning and teaching.
Standardised tests help to measure learning and they capture what a student has learned at a particular ‘point in time’ and this helps us to also report on learning.
Throughout the year, parents are kept abreast of learning and progress with opportunities to discuss and engage in student learning.