Transcript The Transition to 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
0
Level descriptor
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the
descriptors below.
The student shows limited knowledge and understanding of the art
form studied in relation to societal or cultural or historical or personal
contexts.
1–2
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.
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.
3–4
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)
The student demonstrates excellent

knowledge and understanding of the
art form studied in relation to some
aspects
of
societal,
cultural,

historical or personal contexts
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

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
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
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 requirementsconsult 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.