Assessment is a vital and inseparable component of the cycle of curriculum, teaching and learning and feedback, which promotes better learning. The assessment mode in our school consists of formative assessments and summative assessments, assessing students’ performance on their abilities and learning in a comprehensive manner. The following is the time-frame of academic assessment for P.1 to P.6:
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Month (s) |
Primary 1 -5 |
Month (s) |
Primary 6 |
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September – December |
Formative Assessments |
September – November |
Formative Assessments |
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January |
Summative Assessment (First-Term Examination) |
November |
Summative Assessment (First-Term Internal Examination for Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA)) |
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February – May |
Formative Assessments |
January – February |
Formative Assessments |
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June |
Summative Assessment for P.1 to P.4 (Second-Term Final Exam) |
March |
Summative Assessment (Second-Term Internal Examination for Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA)) |
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Summative Assessment for P.5 (Internal Examination for Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA)) |
April – May |
Formative Assessment |
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June |
Graduation Assessment |
We firmly believe that effective assessments can enhance learning and teaching. Therefore, apart from summative assessment, we adopt formative assessments. Through formative assessments, teachers can understand students’ learning progress in subjects such as Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, General Studies and Visual Art. From different assessments, teachers can analyze students’ strengths and weaknesses, and provide appropriate feedback and suggestions for improvement. Furthermore, students’ performance in assessments is continuously monitored for further improvement.。