Types of Assessment
Diagnostic Assessment
- May be administered at the beginning of a term or unit of study or when learning difficulties are evident.
- Is used to assess the skills, abilities and current level of student achievement
- Identifies learning difficulties that may lead to program modifications.
- Is used at E.Y.C.I. to identify reading and math skill strengths and gaps in learning.
Formative Evaluation
- Measures each learner�s daily progress and forms a significant part of the final mark.
- Influences the instructional methods and pace used in the course.
Summative Evaluation
- Occurs at the end of a unit, semester, term, course
- Provides learners with the opportunity to synthesize, demonstrate and apply the knowledge skills and processes in the course.
- Represents 30% of the final mark. (determined by MET policy)
Evaluation Strategies
- Teacher observation of daily classroom performance.
- Peer evaluation.
- Self-evaluation.
- Independent and/or group research projects.
- Oral presentations.
- Written unit tests, quizzes, critiques.
- Class and homework assignments.
- Student-teacher conferences.
- Demonstration assignments.
Final Evaluation Strategies
- Major cumulative project.
- Written examination.
- Oral or demonstration examination.
Course Assessment and Evaluation Procedures
At the beginning of the school year each teacher will provide students with a clear outline of assessment and evaluation strategies and expectations for each course based on Ministry of Education policy, School Evaluation Policy and specify curriculum requirements.