Fremont International Academy
Assessment Policy
At Fremont International Academy, assessments are used as a tool to identify and understand the needs of all learners. Summative and formative assessments are both used to assess student learning. All stakeholders (students, teachers, and families) work in collaboration with one another to promote student growth and learning which is reported out on a regular basis. Students become invested by learning to take ownership of creating their own goals and evaluating their academic progress.
The process of assessment is a continuous cycle where each stage is informed by the results of the previous cycle. Based on the results, adjustments are made to determine next instructional steps and how to support students going forward. Students are given both oral and written feedback, which can happen in a group or individual setting. This feedback plays a vital role in academic achievement and allows each student to see his or her growth and reach their full potential.
Types of Assessment:
Formative
- Frequent, classroom-based assessment of student learning
- Identifies and immediately addresses student needs
- Leads to adjustment of teaching in real time
Summative
- happen at end of year instructional unit
- Measures attainment of standards
- Fulfills federal and state requirements
- Identifies underperforming areas or schools
Progress Monitoring
- Used for frequent measurement or observation
- Determines if students are benefiting from intervention
- Identifies students needing more support
Screening: DIBELS/STAR
- Administered at the beginning of the school year or upon entry
- Determines whether a student is at or below grade level
- Quick and easy to administer
- Provides a snapshot of student’s abilities
Diagnostic: DIBELS/STAR/i-Ready
- Identifies strengths and needs for students below grade level
- Administered one on one
- Pinpoint skill gaps students need to work on to meet grade level standards
- May be administered more than once to track progress
Benchmark: NWEA-MAP
- Aligned to District Curriculum and State Standards
- Assesses Progress Towards Meeting Grade-Level Standards
- Administered 6-8 Weeks, Three Times Per Year, or Quarterly
District Assessments:
Fremont International Academy follows the Battle Creek Public Schools district assessment calendar for state and district wide assessments across the range of academic areas.
Further information can be found here: BCPS Balanced Assessment System 22-23
This policy is in compliance with the Battle Creek Public Schools Board Policy Section 7000, 7650-R. Approved: August 17, 2009
LEGAL REF: MCL 380.1172; 380.1204a; 380.1278; 380.1279; 380.1279b; 380.1279c;
R 340.1101-1107; OAG, 1983-1984, No 6148, p 107 (April 15, 1983)
This assessment policy will be collaboratively reviewed annually. The most recent date of review was November 2022.