As educational research indicates, learning is enhanced when a student works within their level of readiness, or zone, and are encouraged to go just beyond their level, to feel an enticing challenge, with the support of peers or others. Meaningful assessment guides learning. In order to be meaningful, assessment must be consistent, specific, and timely. Rather than reducing student work to a composite score, number or letter, 3D assessment provides a multi-dimensional picture that communicates a students competencies and challenges, clearly and non judgmentally. A students' process, progress or product may be assessed.
Learners thrive within a structure of supportive feedback.
This comprehensive system of assessments at Five Winds Charter School completes our model of learning and teaching, and is integrated throughout the program. Learning Process Five Winds Charter School acknowledges the difference between high standards and high expectations. High standards are reflected in high quality work, at the appropriate level of challenge, and students going beyond expectations to produce their best. Mistakes are evidence of learning, and each person is accepted wherever they are in a developmental range of achievement. Learning takes place when students are motivated to know.