ISB Assessment Types and Strategies Academic Session 2020-21

• Investigative Assessment – It will be used to identify individual strengths, areas for improvement, and to identify further steps to maximise the students’ knowledge.
• Formative Assessment – A range of formal and informal assessment will be used by Facilitators during the learning process to modify teaching and learning activities to improve pupil attainment.
• Summative Assessment - will be held at the end of a learning sequence and is used to acknowledge, record and report on pupils’ overall achievement at a given point.
• Evaluative Assessment - is concerned with the all-embracing performance of a student based at the department level, grade and school level to re-innovate current practices, promote best practices and celebrate achievements.

IMPORTANT – Strictly No Retests

1. Strictly no assessment will be re-conducted.
2. Child missing out assessment due to a Medical reason or any school-approved leave will be given a grade based on the subject average at the end of the academic year.
3. Students having less than 80% attendance will be given no remark under the promotion category due to the shortage of attendance.
4. Students participating in overseas competitions, CBSE clusters and National or any school-sponsored competition or a competition where seven or more schools are competing with prior approval from the school will be entitled to RE-TEST after their return as school considers all such participation as Educational and Learning Extensions.
5. Prior written approval is a must for point No 2, 3 and 4 and immediately on their return they need to submit required supporting evidence/docs to AVP office to avail this facility.
6. Any child missing any assessment except point number 4 will be out of school award system for that academic year.

KG1 - LITTLE HANDS and KG 2 HAPPY HEARTS

Assessment Domains and Observation

• The written performance sheet from Next Curriculum, Portfolio collection and Formative Oral and Work Done Assessment based on readiness, participation and learning aptitude.
• Regular Attendance, Confidence, Behavior, following instructions during activities and Participation in school activities and programs will be graded and reflected based on rubrics.
• Parental support and child preparedness for school-based activities will be an essential point of observation and reward.

Grade 1 - Building Blocks and 2 - Learning Ladders

Assessment Domains and Observation

• English, Maths, EVS and 2nd Language.
  • Once in every six weeks, there will be a formal Pen Paper Assessment of 35 minutes’ duration, and it will carry a total 40% weightage in the Annual Tabulation
  • Continuous Formative Oral and written work Assessment based on readiness, notebook presentation, participation in classroom activities and learning - Total 20% weightage in the Annual Tabulation.
• ROBOTICS, ICT, STEM, DANCE/MUSIC, ART and CRAFT will be assessed through formative activities and reflection in-class based on rubrics for baseline and benchmark criteria.
• HRF based on personal observation and feedback received from - PE, Swimming, Health and Wellness, School Counsellor, Nurse etc.
  • Once in every 45 Days
  • Total 40 % weightage in the annual Tabulation.
  • Continuous and Comprehensive Physical, Psychological and Behavioral observation and recording.
    • Physical – Fine Motor and Gross Motor Coordination, Posture, Following Instructions, Patience and Waiting for a turn, Respecting Space, Cleanliness and Hygiene, Stamina and Endurance, PE skill level etc.
    • Psychological and Behavioral – Attendance, Punctuality and on time reporting, Relationship with peers, Attitude to School and Learning Facilitators, Attitude and Response to Learning opportunity, Response to feedback, Readiness for the class, Participation and following Classroom norms, Happiness and Organizational Skills, Honesty, Tolerance and Respect for self and others etc.

Grade 3 to 4 - Assessment Structure

• English, Maths, EVS* - Science, Social and 2nd Language.
• Two Mid Term Periodical Class Tests – August and January
  • Duration – 40 minutes
  • Types - Objective / Surprise / Comprehension / Application based/ What is your question.
  • Total 20% weightage in the Annual Tabulation.
• Subject Enrichment Activities One per term – SEA
  • One per term - Specification as per subjects
  • Type – Demonstration, Exhibition, Presentation, Panel or Symposium, Group Activity, Role Play, Project Based, Report Based, Creative DIY, Special Assembly, Social Service, Interview etc.
  • Total 10% weightage in the Annual Tabulation.
• 2 Term End Summative Assessment in October and March
  • Half Yearly and Yearly – English, Maths, Social, Science and 2nd Language
  • Duration 120 minutes – Alternate days with one-day preparation leave in between
  • Total 40% weightage in the Annual Tabulation. (15% + 25%)
• ROBOTICS, ICT, STEM, DANCE/MUSIC, ART and CRAFT will be assessed through formative activities and reflection in-class based on rubrics for baseline and benchmark criteria.
• Class Mentors based on personal observation and feedback received from - PE, Swimming, Health and Wellness, School Counsellor, Nurse etc.
  • Once in every 60 Days
  • Total 30 % weightage in the Annual Tabulation.
  • Continuous and Comprehensive Physical, Psychological and Behavioral observation and recording.
    • Physical – Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction. Fine Motor and Gross Motor Coordination, Posture, Following Instructions, Patience and Waiting for a turn, Swimming, Respecting Space, Cleanliness and Hygiene, Stamina and Endurance, PE skill level etc.
    • Psychological and Behavioural – Relationship with peers, Attitude to School and Learning Facilitators, Attitude and Response to Learning opportunity, Response to feedback, Readiness for the class, Participation and following Classroom norms, Happiness and Organisation Skills, Honesty, Tolerance and Respect to self-etc.

Grade 5 to 8 Assessment Structure

• English, Maths, Science, Social, 2nd Language and 3rd Language.
• Two Mid Term Periodical Class Tests - August & January
  • Duration – 40 minutes
  • Types - Objective / Surprise / Comprehension / Application based/ What is your question – 20%
  • Total 15% weightage in the Annual Tabulation.
• Subject Enrichment Activities – One in every term
  • One per term - Specification as per subjects.
  • Type – Demonstration, Exhibition, Presentation, Panel or Symposium, Group Activity, Role Play, Project Based, Report Based, Creative DIY, Special Assembly, Social Service, Interview etc.
  • Total 10% weightage in the Annual Tabulation.
• 2 Term End Summative Assessment in October and March.
  • Half Yearly and Yearly – English, Maths, Social, Science, 2nd Language and 3rd Language.
  • Duration 120 minutes – Alternate days with one-day preparation leave in between
  • Total 50% weightage in the Annual Tabulation.
• ROBOTICS, ICT, STEM, DANCE/MUSIC, ART and CRAFT will be assessed through formative activities and reflection in-class based on rubrics for baseline and benchmark criteria.
• Class Mentors based on personal observation and feedback received from - PE, Swimming, Health and Wellness, School Counsellor, Nurse etc.
  • Once in every 60 Days and a total 25 % weightage in the Annual Tabulation.
  • Continuous and Comprehensive Physical, Psychological and Behavioral observation and recording.
  • Physical – Fitness Testing, General GK about Sports event, Cleanliness and Hygiene, Stamina and Endurance, demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns - applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. Exhibits responsible personal and social behaviour that respects self and others. He or she recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.
  • Psychological and Behavioural – Relationship with peers, Attitude to School and Learning Facilitators, Attitude and Response to Learning opportunity, Response to feedback, Readiness for the class, Participation and following Classroom norms, Happiness and Organisation Skills, Honesty, Tolerance and Respect to self-etc.