Assessment at SLA
Students at SLA are assessed through a variety of means with a focus on project-based learning and our five core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation, and reflection. Our students do not take the School District of Philadelphia benchmark exams; rather, they complete projects in every subject that are assessed based on the SLA rubric (see below). The descriptions in the empty boxes are filled in according to the subject and project nature.
SLA Rubric
| Exceeds Expectations 20-19 |
Meets Expectations 18-16 |
Approaches Expectations 15-13 |
Does Not Meet Expectations 12-1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design - Does student plan and structure the project thoughtfully and purposefully? | ||||
| Knowledge - Does student demonstrate the understanding of ideas through inquiry, research, analysis, or experience? | ||||
| Application - Does student use a variety of skills and strategies to apply knowledge to the problem or project? | ||||
| Process - Does student take the necessary steps to fully realize the project goals? | ||||
| Presentation - Does student effectively communicate the central ideas of the project? |
