Learning & Growing Through Assessment
3PM-4PM EASTERN - Virtual (Zoom)
7PM-8PM EASTERN - Virtual (Zoom)
Overview
Assessment in IB World Schools is not merely a measurement tool but an integral part of the learning journey—providing evidence of growth, enhancing self‑efficacy, and informing both teaching and student agency. In this session—Learning & Growing Through Assessment—participants will explore the IB’s holistic vision for assessment: one that is varied, fit‑for‑purpose, and universally designed to support diverse learners. Grounded in IB Programme Standards and Practices 2020 (Approaches to Assessment 4.4; Culture 3.1 & 5.5), we’ll examine how assessment, teaching, and feedback form a dynamic cycle that promotes continuous improvement.
Session Description
We will:
Unpack IB assessment principles
Review how “learning, teaching and assessment should effectively inform and support one another” and the IB’s vision for a holistic assessment experience that builds student agencyIdentify quality assessment criteria
Analyze the six tenets—relevant, meaningful, authentic, stimulating, valid, and fit‑for‑purpose—as well as universal design considerations (varied, multimodal, fair, inclusive) that underpin authentic assessmentAnalyze scoring criteria & student examples
Work through real IB markschemes and student responses to uncover the key factors that elevate performance and deepen understanding of assessment descriptorsDesign meaningful, varied assessments
Practice crafting formative and summative tasks aligned to learning outcomes, ensuring each activity provides authentic, multimodal entry points for all studentsExplore dialogic feedback strategies
Experience question‑driven feedback techniques that prompt students to reason, self‑assess, and plan next steps—moving beyond marks to conversations that foster self‑regulated learning
Our hope is that by the end of this session, each school team will have developed a focused Assessment Action Plan to embed learning‑centered assessment practices that drive growth and agency across your Schoolwide IB programme(s).