Havergal College Course Calendar, 2016-17 Academic Year

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• use a variety of assessment and evaluation methods including observation, conversation
and student products (p 39);
• ensure that assessment and evaluation tasks are based on both the content standards
(curriculum expectations and the performance standards achievement chart categories and
standards) (p 16) ;
• ensure that student learning is assessed and evaluated in a balanced manner with
respect to the four achievement chart categories (knowledge and understanding, thinking,
communication and application) and that achievement of particular expectations is
considered within the appropriate categories (p 17);
• assess and evaluate student work with reference to established criteria for levels of
achievement that are standard across the province, rather than by comparison with work
done by other students, or through the ranking of student performance or with reference to
performance standards developed by individual teachers for their own classrooms (p 19);
• use professional judgement to determine which specific expectations should be used to
evaluate achievement of the overall expectations, and which ones will be accounted for
instruction and assessment but not necessarily evaluated (p 38);
• provide students with opportunities to demonstrate learning over time (p 29);
• provide regular, descriptive feedback to support student self-knowledge and promote
student success (pp 29, 32, 34);
• take steps to avoid and address late and missing assignments (see Late and Missed
Assignments);
• emphasize the learning skills and work habits including the importance of timeliness as a
life skill.
Student’s Responsibilities
Students will:
• demonstrate their learning by providing evidence of their understanding, knowledge and
skills within established assessment and evaluation timelines (p 42);
• participate in the process of assessment and evaluation to support their development as
self-directed learners and informed decision-makers (p 42);
• self-assess and self-evaluate when appropriate to check, track and deepen their
understanding.
• meet assessment deadlines (p 42) (see Late and Missed Assignments);
• take the initiative to seek extra assistance when needed and in a timely manner;
• submit their own work (see Academic Honesty);
• seek to improve their learning skills and work habits.