Assessment

Teachers organize continuous assessment over the course of the MYP programme according to specified assessment criteria that correspond to the objectives of each subject group. Teachers are responsible for structuring varied and valid assessment tasks (including tests and examinations) that will allow students to demonstrate achievement according to the objectives for each subject group. In keeping with the ethos of Approaches to Learning, schools also make use of quantitative and qualitative assessment strategies and tools that provide opportunities for peer- and self-assessment.

Successful completion of MYP coursework means that the student's work meets certain requirements, as specified in the MYP assessment criteria. These criteria are performance standards against which a student's work is measured.  

Assessment in the MYP has two main parts. One part of the assessment looks at the growth in the student's grasp of the subject over time. The second part of the assessment judges the student's work at the end of a learning period in relation to the objectives of the course.

Each of the eight MYP subject groups has its own unique and well-defined set of assessment criteria.  Student work is assessed on a scale of 1 through 7.  In general, the grade level descriptors are as follows:

Score of 1
Minimal achievement in terms of the objectives.

Score of 2
Very limited achievement against all the objectives.  The student has difficulty in understanding the required knowledge and skills and is unable to apply them fully in normal situations, even with support.

Score of 3
Limited achievement against most of the objectives, or clear difficulties in some areas. The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the required knowledge and skills and is only able to apply them fully in normal situations with support.

Score of 4
A good general understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them effectively in normal situations. There is occasional evidence of the skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

Score of 5
A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a variety of situations. The student generally shows evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate and occasionally demonstrates originality and insight.

Score of 6
A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them in a wide variety of situations. Consistent evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation is shown where appropriate. The student generally demonstrates originality and insight.

Score of 7
A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them almost faultlessly in a wide variety of situations. Consistent evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation is shown where appropriate. The student consistently demonstrates originality and insight and always produces work of high quality.