How can we make the assessment process less boring and stressful, especially when it comes to Grade 1 students? Regular formative assessment in the form of a “running dictation”, labelling, spelling games and a variety of group and pair work can surely reduce stress and develop students’ motivation.

Our Grade 1 students have absolutely loved the interactive way of assessment. They got to design their Dream House and describe it using “There is/there are” as well as the prepositions of place, thus becoming the owners of their learning.

With Grade 1 students we have also implemented self-assessment, which occurs when learners deliberately reflect on their work. This helps the children grow into more conscious learners and revise their learning based on these reflections.

А теперь к новостям погоды 🌨

На практической работе по географии гимназисты анализируют циркуляцию атмосферы, строят предположения о том, какой может быть температура и количество осадков на заданной территории.

Фантазируют, представляя себя экспертами сельскохозяйственного бизнеса и индустрии туризма, рассуждают, когда нужно готовить искусственные горнолыжные трассы, начинать посевную компанию и открывать пляжный сезон.