We believe that success builds upon success. When students master all
the learning objectives in one unit, they move onto the next unit. Learning
at a level that is too easy may lead to boredom, and learning at a level
that is too difficult often leads to frustrations. When students come to
a QSI school for the first time, they will take placement assessments
in mathematics, reading, and writing. After our initial placement
assessment, it may be necessary to do follow up assessments. This
process helps the school ensure that students are placed at the right
level for successful learning. Teachers use a variety of instructional
strategies to ENGAGE all students as they explore the content within each
unit.
Instruction at the Appropriate Level
Traditional education systems often identify the gaps without any plan
or process to fill them. Mastery learning adheres to the principle that
students must demonstrate proficiency or mastery in knowledge,
content, and skills. If a student is not able to demonstrate mastery,
he or she is provided with additional and differentiated support to first
re-learn the material and is then reassessed on it. This cycle continues,
similar to one-on-one tutoring until the learner has achieved true
mastery. In this way, QSI uses assessment FOR learning, rather than just
assessment OF learning.
Assessment FOR Learning