ISASC Standardized Assessments 爱莎科学城标准化评估体系-上海美国外籍人员子女学校

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ISASC Standardized Assessments 爱莎科学城标准化评估体系

发布者：ISA Science City爱莎科学城 2023-11-01 15:25:55

Standardized Assessments

标准化评估

Understanding the Importance of Standardized Assessments: A Holistic View of Your Child's Progress

理解标准化评估的重要性：您孩子学习进展的整体视图

As a school community, we all want the best for our students when it comes to their education. It is our goal to help them learn, grow, and succeed in their academic journey. The Standardized Assessments system in ISA Science City allows us to keep track of the progress of our students and the strength of our academic programmes, helping us ensure our students are getting the education they need and deserve.

作为一个学校社区，我们都希望为我们的学生提供最好的教育。我们的目标是帮助他们学习、成长，以及在他们的学术之旅中取得成功。爱莎科学城的标准化评估系统使我们能够跟踪学生的进展以及我们学术计划的强度，帮助我们确保学生能够获得他们所需和应得的教育。

Why Are Standardized Assessments Important?

标准化评估的重要性何在？

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Standardized assessments play a pivotal role in the education system, helping us evaluate the quality of our school's programs and objectively measure our students' progress. These assessments are designed to provide a comprehensive view of our student's abilities and readiness, guiding teachers in personalizing their teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

标准化评估在教育体系中有着举足轻重的地位，它不仅能够帮助我们评估学校课程的质量，还可以客观地衡量学生的进展。这些评估旨在提供对学生能力和学业准备情况的全面了解，让教师可以根据学生的个性调整教学策略，以满足每一个学生的需求。

At ISA Science City, we recognize the significance of these assessments in shaping the educational journey of our students. By gathering important information about our students' learning, we can establish baselines and develop a deep understanding of the levels of differentiation and support required in every classroom.

在爱莎科学城，我们认识到这些评估在教学过程中对于塑造学生的重要性。通过收集有关学生学习的重要信息，我们可以建立基准，并深入了解每个班级需要怎样进行分层教学，以及给予学生怎样的学术支持。

These assessments not only serve as tools for measuring individual student progress but also help us evaluate the effectiveness of our programs, teaching practices, resources, and systems. They allow us to proactively align and respond to identified trends, ensuring we meet the ever-changing needs of our students.

这些评估不仅用于衡量个别学生的进展，还能够帮助教师评估现有的课程、教学实践、资源和系统的有效性，使我们能够做出主动调整，并根据现在的教学趋势，确保我们满足学生不断变化的需求。

Brayan Munoz

Head of the Academic Centre

学术中心主任

ISA Science City

Standardized Assessments Overview

爱莎科学城标准化评估概述

Our commitment to student growth and improvement is evident in the range of standardized assessments we have implemented, which are described in detail below:

我们致力于学生的成长与进步，这一承诺在我们实施的多种标准化评估手段中得以体现，下面将一一为您详解：

Oxford Placement Test (OPT)

牛津分级测试（OPT）

The OPT is an English proficiency assessment administered to potential new students as part of the admissions procedure. It quickly determines a student's English level, informing us of their ability to access our curriculum and the level of support they may need if admitted. The test is computer adaptive, ensuring precise measurements.

OPT是一项英语水平评估，用于学校招生录取新生阶段。它能够迅速确定申请入读学生的英语水平，让学校了解其是否有能力学习我们的课程，以及录取之后需要怎样的学术支持。测试采用计算机自适应方式，确保评估的精确性。

The OPT assesses two critical areas:

OPT评估的两个关键领域：

Use of English: Evaluates grammatical form and vocabulary knowledge.
英语的运用：评估语法形式和词汇知识
Listening: Assesses general listening ability.
听力：评估一般听力能力

The results provide us with valuable insights into a student's language proficiency and readiness.

其测试结果可为学校提供了宝贵的信息，了解学生的语言能力和学习准备情况。

Cognitive Abilities Test 4 (CAT4)

认知能力测试4（CAT4）

CAT4 assesses developed abilities in areas critical to learning and achievement. It offers a rounded profile of student ability, helping us provide targeted support, appropriate challenges, and informed decisions about progress. The test assesses four key areas:

CAT4测试主要用于评估学生学习和成绩的能力发展，它能够全面反映学生的当前能力，帮助学校对其提供有针对性的支持、布置合理挑战性的任务，并针对学生的进步做出智能化的建议。该测试评估四个关键领域：

Verbal Reasoning: Evaluates the ability to express ideas and reason through words.
语言推理：评估通过语言表达思想和推理的能力。
Non-verbal Reasoning: Focuses on problem-solving using pictures and diagrams.
非语言推理：侧重于使用图片和图示解决问题。
Spatial Reasoning: Measures the capacity to think and draw conclusions in three dimensions.
空间推理：衡量以三维方式思考和得出结论的能力。
Quantitative Reasoning: Assesses the ability to use numerical skills to solve problems.
数量推理：评估使用数字技能解决问题的能力。

CAT4 results help us understand our students at an individual level, including their natural learning abilities and preferred learning styles.

CAT4的评估结果，能够帮助教师有效了解学生的个体水平，包括他们的自然学习能力以及倾向的学习风格/模式。

Progress Tests (PTs)

进展测试（PTs）

The Progress Test Series assesses student performance in English, math, and science, both within the school year and year-on-year. PTs provide detailed reports that analyze key dimensions of learning in each subject and offer question-by-question breakdowns to identify students who may require more challenging targets or additional support.

进展测试系列评估学生在英语、数学和科学方面的表现，包括学年内和年度表现。PTs提供详细的报告，分析每个科目学习的关键维度，并提供每一个问题的分解，以识别可能需要更具挑战性目标或额外支持的学生。

These assessments measure knowledge, understanding, and application of core subjects in English, math, and science.

这些评估衡量学生对英语、数学和科学这些核心科目的知识、理解和应用能力。

The Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS)

学生对自我和学校的态度（PASS）

This comprehensive survey is a valuable tool that provides insights into students' attitudes and mindsets, which can impact their academic performance. It helps us develop practical actions and interventions to improve student outcomes.

PASS这项综合调查是一个非常实用的手段，它可以让我们深入了解学生对学习的态度和心态，有助于我们制定切实可行的行动和干预措施，以提高学生的学术水平。

This digital survey includes measures related to students' attitudes in various areas:

这项数字化调查包括与学生在各个领域的态度相关的测量：

Feelings about school: Explores students' sense of security, confidence, and inclusion within their learning community.
对学校的感受：探讨学生对学习社区的安全感、信心和融入感。
Perceived learning capability: Provides insights into a student's self-efficacy and can detect early signs of demoralization and disaffection.
感知的学习能力：提供学生的自我效能感，并可以检测到情绪低落和不满的早期迹象。
Self-regard: Focuses on self-awareness as a learner, indicating motivation and determination.
自我认知：关注作为学习者的自我意识，指示动力和决心。
Preparedness for learning: Covers study skills, attentiveness, and concentration, revealing the student's determination and openness to learning.
学习准备：涵盖学习技能、专注力和集中注意力，体现学生的决心以及对学习的开放心态。
Attitudes to teachers: Measures a student's perception of their relationships with adults in school, potentially flagging issues with respect.
对教师的态度：衡量学生对学校成年人关系的看法，涵盖尊重方面的问题。
General work ethic: Highlights a student's aspirations and motivation for success in various aspects of life, not just in school.
整体学习动力：强调学生在生活各方面取得成功的愿望和动力，而不仅仅是在学校。
Confidence in learning: Identifies a student's ability to think independently and persevere when facing challenges.
对学习的信心：衡量学生在面对挑战时能够独立思考和坚持不懈的能力。
Attitudes to attendance: Correlates strongly with actual attendance, helping teachers address truancy risks earlier.
出勤的态度：与实际出勤强相关，帮助教师更早地应对逃学风险。
Response to curriculum demands: Focuses on school-based motivation for curriculum-related tasks, indicating the student's approach to communication and collaboration.
对课程需求的反应：侧重于与课程相关任务的学校动机，指示学生对沟通和协作的态度。

The PASS survey provides a comprehensive understanding of students' attitudes, enabling educators to tailor interventions and support to enhance their overall well-being and academic success.

PASS调查提供了对学生态度的综合了解，使教育工作者能够量身定制干预和支持，以增强他们的整体幸福感，助力学术成功。

Triangulating Data for a Holistic Understanding

全面了解三角测量数据

At ISA Science City, we don't rely on a single assessment to understand your child's progress. We use a data dashboard that combines information from these standardized assessments and various other sources to create a holistic view of your child's academic journey. This approach enables us to strategically target our support and enrichment efforts to meet your child's unique needs.

在爱莎科学城，我们不依赖单一的评估来了解您孩子的进展，而是通过数据库，结合来自这些标准化评估手段和其他各种来源的信息，创建对您孩子学术之旅的整体评估视图。这种方法使我们能够有针对性地支持、丰富您孩子的独特需求。

By triangulating data from these assessments, we can identify strengths and areas for improvement in your child's education. This holistic approach ensures that we provide the best support and resources to help your child thrive in our community and their academic endeavors.

通过三角测量这些评估的数据，我们可以确定您孩子在当前学习阶段的优势，以及有待改进的地方。这种整体方法确保我们提供最佳的支持和资源，以帮助您孩子在我们社区和他们的学术努力中蓬勃发展。

We want you to know that your child's education is our priority. Through our standardized assessments systems and our comprehensive continuous data tracking, we gain valuable insights that help us make informed decisions. Your child's progress matters to us, and we're dedicated to providing them with the tools and support they need to excel.

作为学校，我们希望家长明白，孩子的教育是我们的首要任务。通过我们的标准化评估系统和全面的持续数据跟踪，教师能够获得非常有价值的信息，并根据这些信息做出明智的决策。每个孩子的进步，对于学校而言都是值得骄傲的，未来，爱莎科学城学校也将持续不断地为我们的学生提供全面、专业的评估手段以及学术支持。

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