KEY Three

Continuous Assessment for Teaching and Learning [second level page]

Staffs of high-performing schools approach student assessments and academic evaluations as a continuous cycle of Plan, Do, Study, Act (PSDA). Indicators:

• Students are partners in the assessment process.
• Everyday activities contribute to evaluations of academic programs — for example, writing assignments that cut across content areas can illuminate gaps in students’ knowledge. 
• Assessments matter for students and staff, but are not rigid or “one size fits all.”
• Methods of assessment vary. 
• Overall, the school’s programs are consistent and coherent.

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