aug 26, 2014. by the end of this presentation parents will be able to understand and explain to...
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Aug 26, 2014
REPORTS UPDATE
By the end of this presentation parents will be able to understand and explain to others in the WIS community:
-the complexities of the assessment for the primary school at WIS
-why there will be a progressive series of changes to reports
The following presentation summarizes the schools efforts to both inform parents and meet the IBO PYP requirements
TODAY’S OBJECTIVE
We can’t examine reports without first looking at the requirements and practices
for assessment
REPORTS & ASSESSMENT
Assessment is integral to teaching and learningThe aim of PYP is to have students master the
essential elementsTeachers should use backwards designPYP stresses the importance of self assessment
and reflection IB does not administer or encourage the use of
standardized tests however it does recognize that some IB world schools may be required to use such tests by their governments.
IB PERSPECTIVE ON ASSESSMENT
Source: Making the PYP Happen p. 44-56
Reports should clearly state areas of strength and areas for improvement
When students are involved in providing input, through self assessment, it is a helpful aid to a student’s development
The reporting system and procedures of a PYP school should reinforce the underlying values of the programme
There are no specific format for IB reports but they recommend addressing the learner profile, transdisciplinary units and the subject specific teaching, all teachers involved in the student’s progress have an opportunity to comment and all the essential elements of the programme are included
IB PERSPECTIVE ON REPORTS
Source: Making the PYP Happen p. 51-53
• Diagnostic• formative• Summative
Assessing
• Assessment toolsRecordi
ng• Portfolios• 3 way conferences• Exhibition in year 5• Learning Journey Conferences• Report Card
Reporting
THE 3 ASPECTS OF EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT
This document produced by IBO states all the requirements for IB World Schools. In the following slides I have highlighted the
practices that pertain to assessment. During the IBO visit in November 2013
they gave feedback on 4 of the 9 practices specific to our school. Where the feedback
was given I have included under the appropriate practice.
PYP STANDARDS & PRACTICES
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
PYP Standards & Practices C4- Assessment
Assessment at the school reflects IB assessment philosophy and programme requirements.
Requirements for the Primary Years Programmea) Assessment at the school is integral with planning, teaching and learning. b) Assessment addresses all the essential elements of the programme. c) The school provides evidence of student learning over time across the curriculum.
Practice 1B Assessment addresses all the essential elements of the programmeFindings of the team Conversations with PYP Coordinator and teachers indicated that this was an area in need of focus. The assessment policy does not specifically include the need to address all the essential elements. A number of teachers found it difficult to inform the visiting team of how they would assess all the essential elements of the programme. Conversations with some teachers at the school indicated that they were trying to address the all of the essential elements. RecommendationsThe school reviews its assessment practices in order to ensure that assessment strategies and tools address all the essential elements of the programme.
IBO VISIT RESULTS FROM NOVEMBER 2013:
STANDARD C4 - PRACTICE 1
STANDARD C4- PRACTICE 2
The school communicates its assessment philosophy, policy and procedures to the school community.
The school uses a range of strategies and tools to assess student learning.
IBO VISITATION FEEDBACK ON ASSESSMENT
STANDARD C3- PRACTICE 3
Practice 4 p.22 The school provides students with feedback to inform and improve their learning
Findings of the team
In some conversations students and teachers demonstrate an understanding of formative assessment. Conversations with other teachers indicated that they are still developing their understanding of formative and summative assessment and how these provide students with feedback that will inform and improve their learning. Some samples of student work show comments from teachers on formative. However samples of assessed work show that many of the comments did not provide feedback to inform and improve learning.
Recommendations
The school takes action to ensure a common understanding of formative and summative assessment
The school further develops procedures to provide students with feedback to inform an improve their learning.
IBO VISITATION FEEDBACK ON ASSESSMENT
STANDARD C4 - PRACTICE 4
The school has developed and implements an assessment policy that is consistent with IB expectations
Findings of the team
The following agreements are established and understood by all members of the pedagogical leadership team however there are indications that many teachers do not fully understand or utilize policy information.
Recommendations
The school should make sure all teachers are aware and understand the assessment policy.
The school should ensure that the documented assessment policy is implemented consistently across the school.
IBO VISITATION FEEDBACK ON ASSESSMENT
STANDARD C4 - PRACTICE 5
The school has systems for reporting student progress aligned with the assessment philosophy of the programme(s).
a. Student learning and development related to all attributes of the IB learner profile are assessed and reported.
STANDARD C4- PRACTICE 6
The school analyses assessment data to inform teaching and learning.
a) The school ensures that students’ knowledge and understanding are assessed prior to new learning.
Teaching and learning builds on what students know and can do
Findings of the team
Some teachers can discuss how they have adapted teaching to build on what students know and can do. Classroom observations show examples of how teachers gather information about what students know but there is little evidence of how analyzed and used in informing practice.
Recommendations
The school further explores ways for teaching and learning to build on what students know and can do.
*This is repeated from the last report.
STANDARD C4- PRACTICE 7
The school provides opportunities for students to participate in, and reflect on, the assessment of their work.
STANDARD C4- PRACTICE 8
The school has systems in place to ensure that all students can demonstrate consolidation of their learning through the completion of the Primary Years Programme exhibition, the Middle Years Programme personal project and the Diploma Programme extended essay, depending on the programme(s) offered.
STANDARD C4- PRACTICE 9
Review assessment policy so it includes the essential elements
A series of assessment professional development for staff
Electronic tracking system PYP Co. meets with each team to
ensure essential elements are included in plans for authentic assessment
Planners are review by PYP Co. and teaching team is given feedback on it
Assessment is a part of our post unit reflection
Assessment PD topics
Purpose of assessment
Types of assessment
Examples of assessment
Mapping Assessments & backward design
Timely & Meaningful Feedback
Scale for Assessment & Common Language
Recording & tracking Assessment
Reporting
WIS ACTION PLAN FROM TERM 2, 2014
Staff said in terms of content and format:
Change Language strands to match those from IB
Add focus section to Math as it is in Language
Shorten blurbs on UOI to allow for longer personalized comments
Every teacher wants to be able to write a comment
Remove reflection section for students and parents
Parents said:
1 parent contacted Catherine, a few contacted Gladys and Greg
Generally, parents wanted more information
FEEDBACK FROM REPORTS
Educate parents about IB and PYP
Current methods of reporting: Open house,
Portfolios, 3 way conferences, progress
reports, learning journey conferences
A series of progressive changes to the reports to
better align with IB requirements as well as the
unique needs of WIS
All reports are stored on the server and one copy is
printed and sent home.
Communicating to Parents
Reports
ASSESSMENT ACTION PLAN
Continue to invest in professional development for teachers IT skills, language abilities and assessment
methodology
Assessment PD ensures that the following are happening:
The objectives stated were the ones taught and assessed making reports a more accurate portrayal of the learner
Teachers continue to develop their assessment practices to align with IB
requirements
Continue assessing the quality currently provided
and look at ways to improve upon that
Assessment data is collected and tracked on server to ensure consistency and
identify students needing additional assistance
Staff Professional Development Assessment Practices
ASSESSMENT ACTION PLAN
ASSESSMENT ACTION PLAN
We need to consider the time needed proof read, who is proof reading, and the equity in this process and have a short and long term plan to meet our unique needs Consider the eco footprint of reporting aim to significantly reduce paper waste
Sustainability
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Catherine Pierre-Louis, the WIS IB PYP Coordinator, by email on [email protected] alternatively you can call the school on 30186 to arrange a meeting.