• Assessment Policy

    Philosophy

    Sarah Smith’s assessment process of collecting, analyzing, and reporting data drives instruction, allows for effective communication with stakeholders, and leads to reflection on the art and science of teaching styles. Our assessments effectively guide students through five essential elements of learning:

    1. The understanding of concepts
    2. The acquisition of knowledge
    3. The mastering of skills
    4. The development of attitudes
    5. The decision to take action

    We address these elements through collaboration and planning units of inquiry within the PYP framework. At Sarah Smith Elementary, we use a variety of assessments, continually modifying instruction in order to reach students’ individual learning styles.

    Please click here for a PDF of the complete Assessment Policy.