Middle Years Programme Assessment and the MYP Middle Years Programme

MYP Model

MYP Assessment Each subject uses a set of criteria. Arts – Visual & Performing Arts Criteria A Knowledge and Understanding Max 8 Students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the art form studied in relation to societal, cultural, historical and personal contexts Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the elements of the art form studied, including specialised language, concepts and processes Communicate a critical understanding of the art form studied in the context of their own art work.

Criteria Correspond to descriptors of what the student CAN do Do not compare students to each other Task related descriptors

Criteria A Achievement level Level descriptor The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below. 1–2 The student shows limited knowledge and understanding of the art form studied in relation to societal or cultural or historical or personal contexts. The student is able to demonstrate limited knowledge and understanding of the elements of the art form studied. The student is able to communicate a limited critical understanding of the art form studied, in the context of his or her own work. 3–4 The student is able to demonstrate satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the art form studied in relation to societal or cultural or historical or personal contexts. The student is able to demonstrate satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the elements of the art form studied. The student is able to communicate satisfactory critical understanding of the art form studied, in the context of his or her own work although some opportunities are not pursued.

Task Related Descriptors Provide students with a task specific description that details how the criteria link to the actual task. They can be found: On the task sheet’s marking key or rubric. In an explanation at the start of the task sheet. In support documents. Orally provided. Not all criteria for all subjects require task related descriptors.(For example: Arts- Criteria C and D)

Research with strong links to the description of their and others work   The student demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of the art form studied in relation to some aspects of societal, cultural, historical or personal contexts Research with strong links to the description of their and others work A wide range of research sources and evidence used in their report to support conclusions The student is able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of some elements of the art form studied, including some specialized language, concepts and processes Detailed report with clear comment on the relationships between community, performance and puppets All terminology is used correctly and a range of terminology is evident.

Determining Final Levels of Achievement and a Final Subject Grade Criteria A: 6 / 8 Criteria B: 4 /10 Criteria C: 5 /8 Criteria D: 5 /8 Total: 20 /34

Arts – visual & performing Grade Boundaries Each Learning Area uses a boundary range to estimate the final grade for each student. Final grades are then cross referenced with the Grade descriptors. Arts – visual & performing Grade Boundaries 1 0 – 3 2 4 - 8 3 9 - 13 4 14 - 20 5 21 - 25 6 26 – 30 7 31 – 34

Total: 20 /34 Grade 4

Grade Related Descriptors For the purpose of ongoing reporting, the student’s overall score in each learning Area is assessed utilizing the subject criteria and applying the general descriptors listed below. Grade Descriptor Grade 1 Minimal achievement in terms of the objectives Grade 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. Grade 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. Grade 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. Grade 5 A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply them effectively in normal situations. The student generally shows evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate and occasionally demonstrates originality and insight. Grade 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. Grade 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.

Assessment Guides http://www.stbrigids.wa.edu.au/learning/myp.php

How can you help your child? Be aware of the tasks due dates and task requirements- consult the assessment schedule and assessment guide. Encourage your child to see how their work addresses or compares to the criteria and task related descriptors. Encourage your child to seek clarification from their teacher.