Holistic Assessment

School Holistic Assessment

Assessment is an important part of learning and teaching, it provides useful information to the students, teachers and parents. Assessment is carried out for two main purposes: to measure students' attainment and provide evidence of learning, and to support and improve classroom teaching and student learning.

The key focus of assessment is on building students' confidence and motivation to learn. Thus, assessment will focus on providing rich information on the learning progress of the students. Quantitative feedback in the form of grades and marks, along with qualitative feedback in the form of teacher comments will help students learn about their strengths, areas for improvement and the steps they can take to improve in their learning. This feedback can also help parents better support their child's learning and development.

The school uses various assessment modes to support the development of the whole child. Single-point assessments such as semestral examinations have been de-emphasised. Instead, bite-sized forms of assessment, such as mini-tests and performance tasks, will be used to provide students with more opportunities to experience success and build their confidence and desire to learn. Teachers will also use a range of assessment strategies such as questioning to support students' learning.

Parents will receive information about their child's progress through regular communication with the teachers.

Holistic Assessment aims to provide information on students' mastery and attainment, as well as information to improve learning and teaching, and ensure the balanced and appropriate use of different assessment modes, in order to better support students' holistic development.