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Testing
At Glendale both formal and standardized testing are part of ongoing assessment and evaluation. Observation, teacher-made tests, skills checklists, an anecdotal records, work-sample collections, self/and peer evaluation as well as criterion and norm-referenced tests assist teachers in making informal judgement and decisions about student progress and growth.
Standardized testing is carried out in all Peel schools in Grades 4, 6 and 9. Our Grade four participate in the Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test and The Canadian Achievement Tests (CCAT and CAT) during the second and third school terms.
Provincial testing is carried out in Grade 3. This test is administered throughout the Province and usually takes place in the spring. The tests will measure student knowledge in Language and Mathematics. In certain instances, students may be given an exemption from writing the test. Parents would be asked for permission for exemption in these instances. All results are shared with the parents. The test is carried out by the Educational Quality and Assessment Organization (EQAO) an agency mandated by government to conduct the analysis.
As indicated, considerable data is collected and used in making decisions concerning appropriate programming and the placement of our students. If you have any questions regarding your child's progress and the programme being administered, do not hesitate to seek clarification.
Students with Special Needs
I.S.R.C. (In-School Review Committee)
A small number of students with academic, social or behavioural concerns may be brought to the ISRC by the classroom teacher. It is here that the classroom teacher can draw upon the experience and expertise of colleagues to ensure that a child's needs are being addressed. The child's parent(s) will be advised of the committee's decisions after the meeting.
The ISRC is comprised of Special Education teachers, classroom teachers, the Principal, and the Peel Board support staff (Psychologist, Social Worker, Speech and Language pathologist and a Resource teacher).
The committee may make a variety of recommendations such as possible in-class programme modifications, withdrawal help with the Special Education teacher in a small-group setting, in-class assistance from the Special Education teacher If there is a need, the committee may recommend an Educational Assessment by the Psychologist or Speech and Language Pathologist or counseling with the Social Worker. A variety of alternative programmes/classes to meet the needs of students with exceptional needs.
Homework and Remedial Assignments:
Homework in a junior school (K-5 i.e. Glendale) is not usually assigned on its own. Generally work not completed in class in the time allocated is to be completed at home and is often referred to as "homework". In the Junior grades (grades 4&5), long term projects may require some additional work outside the classroom such as research at the public library, etc . There may be some studying needed for tests and , in the case of younger children, reading to and with your child is an excellent way to reinforce the importance of the academic program. We encourage parents to speak to the teacher id they are uncertain of the method of skill teaching or if their child either has too little or too much homework on a consistent basis.
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