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¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Assessment Philosophy

Assessment is the systematic collection of data about student learning based on standards and the use of that data to create a continuous cycle of improved teaching and learning. The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp learning community believes that assessment is for student learning, is student-centered and involves a commitment by all stakeholders.

¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Assessment Intent

District assessments are a part of an effective assessment system intended to determine both a current student performance level and measure of the guaranteed and viable, standards-based curriculum implemented across the district. In order to inform instruction, measure student learning, and close achievement gaps, ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp endorses the use of diverse classroom assessment data, such as formative, summative, performance-based, portfolio, and student observation. Results are used in conjunction with district, state, and national assessment data to form a picture of student learning. ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp celebrates data indicators that provide opportunity for growth in the goal of providing an extraordinary educational experience for all students.

¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Approach to Assessment

¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s approach to assessment includes appropriate periodicity within each content area and a focus on five measurement purposes:

• baseline (beginning level of knowledge prior to instruction)
• inform instruction (level of understanding throughout instruction)
• show content mastery (summative)
• gauge student growth (summary of learning attained over a period of time)
• predict success (expectation of future performance)