Principles of Assessment

CORONA recognizes that teaching, learning and assessment are fundamentally interdependent. We are guided by the following principles:

Students:

• have differing learning styles
• have different cultural experiences, expectations and needs
• perform differently according to the context of learning
• see self assessment and peer assessment as a natural part of the learning process
• need to know their achievements and areas for improvement in the learning process
• should receive feedback that is positive and constructive

Assessment:

is designed by teachers to incorporate a variety of methods and to be relevant and motivating to students.
is geared toward appraisal of a broad range of concepts, attitudes, knowledge and skills appropriate to an increasingly complex world.

Why do we assess?

CORONA assesses its students in order to:

• build up a clear picture of the student and his or her interests
• assess the effectiveness of the environment on the student’s learning
• extend the student’s learning
• monitor the progress of individual student learning and achievement
• determine the effectiveness of teaching
• help evaluate suitability of courses|
• inform people related to the student (like parents, guardians)

How do we assess?

We assess by gathering evidence & information from the following sources:

• ongoing formative teacher assessment
• summative assessment tasks
• previous summative records
• parents consultations
• the student as a learner
• by analyzing the above using professional knowledge and expertise

How do we grade?

The Secondary School uses subject-specific criteria to indicate levels of achievement. At the end of each term, students receive a report card based on the exam attended by the student.