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Academic
Focus
- Assessment & Evaluation
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In
conventional schools, marks or grades scored are the
sole parameters to judge a student's progress. At Oakridge
however, evaluation focuses on the child's all-round
development.
In addition to end-of-topic tests and term-end trials
(for classes IV to X), every child's contribution and
achievements in doing project work and producing study
material is also assessed.
Evaluation is done with our unique Touchstone system,
which is designed to ensure that students are prepared
for success in the exam called Life as well.
The
Oakridge Touchstone System
The
Oakridge Touchstone describes the progress that the
student is making with regard to his/her learning and
identifies areas for growth. It is a tool to enable
parents, teachers, pupils and school administrators
to reflect on strengths and challenges in a variety
of learning areas.
The Touchstone focuses on skills, aptitude and attitudes
required for the general all round development of a
child's personality as well as achieving excellence
in specific subjects and activities.
The
Touchstone rating is supported by a continuous formative
assessment done during the period. Students are also
encouraged to do self-assessment and peer assessment
in the primary segment. The 5point rating scale is denoted
by colours as below:
Performance Standards:
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Advanced |
The
student demonstrates outstanding competence
beyond what is expected for the class level
at this time of the year. He/She can perform
independently and apply his/her learning to
new and different situations. |
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Proficient |
The
student is competent and performs slightly
above expected class level. He/She
exhibits higher levels of skill and effort.
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Standard |
The
student is competent and performs to the expected
class level. He/She can maintain his/her performance
with little assistance from the teacher. |
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Emerging |
The
student demonstrates limited ability and understanding
of the concept/skill. He/She is dependent
on the teacher and needs direct instructions. |
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Below
standard |
The
student's skills, effort
and attitude are below class level expectation. |
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Though
the Touchstone evaluation is time-consuming, it has
the potential of reflecting where exactly a child stands
in terms of individual academic subjects, individual
co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and also
overall personality development. The Touchstone is made
available on CD and the internet too.
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