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MYP e. Assembly 1: WHY e. Assessment? © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015 International Baccalaureate® | Baccalauréat International® | Bachillerato Internacional®

http: //ibo. org/en/programmes/middle-yearsprogramme/assessment-and-exams/assessment-from 2016/ On-screen examinations High-tech, high-touch digital assessment for today’s students © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

Our esteemed guests discuss: On-screen examinations and e. Portfolios Robert Harrison Head of MYP academic development Why do this and why now? Carolyn Adams Chief assessment officer Why does e. Assessment make sense for schools throughout the world? © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

Reason 1: MYP schools asked for a rigorous external assessment External assessment for recognition Flexibility of subject choice Personal project moderation / global consistency Better alignment with PYP/ DP/ CP Less paperwork and administration Contextual EVOLUTIONARY and INNOVATIVE Greater guidance and support Technologica l innovation Conceptdriven curriculum Approaches to learning Inquiry © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

On-screen examination subjects Mathematics Language & literature Individuals & societies Interdisciplinary Language acquisition Course work e. Portfolio MYP personal project Physical & health education Sciences Design • Individually, externally marked Arts • Internally marked, externally moderated (dynamic sampling) © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015 Optional e. Assessment Balanced and varied

Reason 2: To remain at the forefront of international education and to balance assessment demands Valid Manageable Reliable © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

Validated and recognized • Validated – MYP courses and MYP certificates officially recognized (May 2016) • Recognized – a culmination of the MYP teaching and learning experience © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

Reason 3: The future is digital • Central Institute for Test Development • Epic Group Plc • Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring • Heads of School & Teachers Expert Advisory Groups • Pedagogy and theoretical frameworks for digital assessment • On-screen examination design • Technology integration e. Assessment Research Inquiry, Action, Reflection © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015 • Proof of concept (pre-trial)- 2012 • Trial tasks 2013/14 • Live pilot- 2015

High touch, high-tech • Two-hour digital assessments marked electronically • Clearning objectives and assessment criteria that develop and measure critical and creative thinking • Rich media, interactive, simulations, contemporary skills Ø dynamic response tools that go beyond selected response and extended writing © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

Reason 4: e. Assessment provides a powerful teaching tool and has high impact on learning • Valuable service for students and schools • Strengthens teaching and learning • Globally recognized standard © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

On-screen examinations and e. Portfolios Robert Harrison Carolyn Adams Why does e. Assessment make sense for schools throughout the world? © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

A discussion that began in 1971. . . “What is needed is a process of assessment which is as valid as possible, in the sense that it really assesses the whole endowment and personality of the pupil in relation to the next stage of his life, but at the same time sufficiently reliable to assure pupils, parents, teachers, and receiving institutions that justice is being done. Yet such a process must not, by its backwash effect, distort good teaching, nor be too slow, nor absorb too much of our scarce educational resources. ” (Peterson, ADC. 1971. New Techniques for the Assessment of Pupils’ Work. Council of Europe, Strasbourg. ) © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

Reason 1: Aligns with IB assessment philosophy • Validity • Integrity • Transparency • Equity • Criterion related • Rigorous • Authentic © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

Reason 2: On-screen assessment leads the way • Further integration of teaching/learning and assessment processes • Additional subjects and languages based on demand • Exploration of on-screen formats for Diploma Programme examinations © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

Find out more! Benefits of e. Assessment Grading and certificates Preparing for the exams Become an MYP examiner Go to: www. ibo. org/en/programmes/middle-years-programme/assessment-andexams/ © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015

Coming soon: The ‘WHAT’ October 4, 5 The ‘How’ November 7, 8 See schedule of local times and languages offered © International Baccalaureate Organization 2015 Page 17