Assessment

A variety of assessment strategies are used to inform teaching and learning at FBCS. We use STAR math and reading assessments throughout the year, which are skills-based test items, learning progressions, and in-depth reports. It provides teachers with reliable and valid data instantly so that they can target instruction, monitor progress, provide students with the most appropriate instructional materials, and intervene with at-risk students. Administrators use real-time data from STAR to make decisions about curriculum, assessment, and instruction at the classroom and school levels. Standardized tests called Terra Nova 3, are given annually in the spring, which allow us to compare our students’ results and growth to other Christian schools, as well as other International schools.  When paired with the In View tests it allows us to match the anticipated score of the student and class with what was scored. This helps us determine if students are working within, above or below their potential.  In the classroom teachers use formative and summative assessments to measure attainment and report on in Parent-Teacher conferences. We  use Developmental Reading Assessments (DRA) which are administered twice a year to students to assess their reading capabilities. Student portfolios are used to help students track their progress and set goals for learning. Overall, we are a data driven school which strives to use evidence to guide our teaching and learning practice.