The 4 categories of Assessment (how your child is being assessed)
*It is important to know that students have been and continue to be well versed in the categories, what each of them mean, and how they relate to each success criteria. - When you receive an evaluation to sign, ask your child which questions relate to which category. They should know! 1. Knowledge and Understanding (Connaissance et Comprehension) - Knowledge of content - Understanding of content 2. Thinking (Habilites de la pensee) - Use of planning skills - Use of processing skills - Critical thinking skills 3. Communication (Communication) - Expression and organization of ideas - Communication of meaning of ideas - Use of conventions/vocabulary 4. Application (Application) - Application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts - Transfer of knowledge and skills to new contexts - Making connections within and between various contexts |
The 4 levels of Assessment (what each grade means)
Level 1(D) - represents achievement that falls much below the provincial standard - the student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with limited effectiveness Level 2 (C) - represents achievement that approaches the provincial standard - the student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with some effectiveness Level 3 (B) - represents the provincial standard for achievement. - the student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with considerable effectiveness. - parents of students achieving at level 3 can be confident that their children will be prepared for work in subsequent grades/courses. Level 4 (A) - identifies achievement that surpasses the provincial standard. - the student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with a high degree of effectiveness. - this DOES NOT mean that the student has achieved expectations beyond those specified for the grade/course. |