1. Assessment in the MYP Tuesday 10 th September, 2013

2. A framework Provides a holistic education Emphasizes intercultural awareness and communication Is student-centered

3. Involves a range of task types Assessment of knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes Criterion based with reference to specific strands

6. Formative assessment and teaching are DIRECTLY linked. Quiz, PowerPoint, discussion, small piece of writing etc. Should be given during the unit, before the summative assessment. Some formative assessments are not graded, they include specific comments for the student.

7. To be given at the end of a Unit. Is used to assess student understanding and progress. Marked against the MYP criteria.

9. September 18 th 8am is the MYP Personal Project meeting for grade 10 parents September 23 rd 8am is the MYP English/Arabic/Spanish (Languages) presentation for parents grades 6 – 10 September 25 th 8am is the MYP Humanities and PE presentation for parents grades 6 – 10 September 30 th 8am is the MYP Maths and Arts presentation for parents grades 6 – 10 October 2 nd 8am is the MYP Science and DT presentation for parents grades 6 – 10 October 7 th 8am is the MYP Service in Action (Community and Service) presentation for parents grades 6 – 10

10. QUESTIONS?