HOW WE ASSESS OUR STUDENTS’ WORK
We use a variety of assessment techniques throughout lower Secondary School at BSB Shunyi, including peer- and self-assessment and teacher marking. In some subjects, teachers may also test students at the end of a topic (or a unit in their coursebook) to reinforce learning.
We also assess our students when they enrol. These assessments cover the core English National Curriculum subjects of Mathematics, English, and Science. Building from these baseline assessments, we can track individual progress throughout their educational journey.
To ensure success at our international lower Secondary School in Shunyi, Beijing, we don’t just track with simple ticks and crosses on a teacher’s scoring sheet. Instead, we’re proud to be at the forefront of British educational strategies, including Assessment for Learning (AFL) approaches. AFL provides structured, individualised feedback that guides a learner’s personal development. Through personalised comments and marking, we support our students to find the most effective ways to improve, grow, and thrive.