How are children evaluated?
Teachers and students develop criteria to evaluate their learning during the school year. These criteria are usually developed for particular projects or specific assignments. Students self-assess their progress as well as the quality of their performance against these criteria. Teachers also document student learning through their careful observations, analysis of student work, and interviews with students. Based on MPI’s schoolwide learning expectations (expectations our students should be able to meet by the time they move on to middle school), students select products of learning that best illustrate their achievements of these learning expectations. These products are organized in a portfolio of learning. Students also write statements of reflection explaining what they learned, how they learned, and why they selected each item. Students are prepared to talk about their learning during the conference, adding yet another element of articulation to their education. At the end of eac
