Assessment Policy - The International School of Azerbaijan

The International School of Azerbaijan
SECONDARY DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT POLICIES
ENGLISH A DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT POLICY
THE CRITERIA
Criterion A - Content
Criterion A is assessed through investigations and research, and critical reading and analysis set
in the class and as homework. Evidence of understanding is displayed through written and oral
articulation.
Criterion B - Organization
Criterion B is assessed through various assignments that require organization, supported
argumentation, and formal elements of writing.
Criterion C - Style and Language
Criterion C is assessed through assignments that require varied language usage including formal
language, informal language and dialect, dialogue and various narrative styles.
HOMEWORK POLICY - MYP
Classroom studies and work are rigorous and broad. Homework tasks are often continuations of
classroom work. Typical homework tasks would include further reading and research, publishing
of written work, and reflection. Regular reading is actively encouraged.
Certain homework and class activities may not be directly assessed by the criteria, but are
corrected and gone over in class or are a necessary step towards final summative assessment
marks.
All homework is to be checked or discussed to ensure student understanding, and teachers will
provide written feedback on homework, tests, etc, on a regular basis. Students who do not
complete homework activities need to make up the time or complete the work.
Students understand homework not completed will have an impact on their ability to succeed on
summative assessment tasks and will result in a - for that assignment.
It is expected that students will have homework ready at the beginning of class on the due date
unless otherwise negotiated with the teacher
Please refer to TISA general homework policy for quantity of homework (varies depending on
year level).
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