Semester 2 Reports

Our teachers are currently busy preparing the data and comments for our Semester 2 Reports. Whilst we operate a system of continuous reporting and feedback through SEQTA which provides timely information to parents regarding achievement and attitude, Semester Reports provide a useful periodic check-in on your son's progress and growth.

The MYP grading system can sometimes be quite difficult to interpret for parents who went through the A, B, C, D style of reporting when they were at school. To assist with interpreting your son's report I have provided the MYP Grade Descriptors document to this newsletter so that you can understand the knowledge, skills and understanding that your son is displaying in his work.

For example, if your son receives a final grade of 4 this would mean that he: "Produces good-quality work. Communicates basic understanding of most concepts and contexts with few misunderstandings and minor gaps. Often demonstrates basic critical and creative thinking. Uses knowledge and skills with some flexibility in familiar classroom situations, but requires support in unfamiliar situations."

If your son receives a 6 or a 7 for his final summative grade, this means he is working at an excellent level. The descriptor for a Grade 7 refers to high-quality, frequently innovative work and sophisticated levels of thinking.

Download MYP General Grade Descriptors (pdf) [322kb]

In our Semester Reports, you will also receive an assessment of your son's skill development against particular Approaches to Learning skills. These skills have been selected by his teachers to support learning in that subject and levels of achievement range from Novice through to Leader. These levels should be viewed in the context of that subject and your son's year level. For example, your son may be a Novice when displaying the skill in French, but a Learner when displaying the skill in Mathematics.

Finally, whilst the Semester Reports include a graph that allows you to compare your son's results with his cohort, I believe it's more valuable to view your son's results in terms of his personal growth and efforts made. I encourage you to sit with your son to read the Semester 2 Report together and take a moment to celebrate the successes he has achieved.

Mrs Sophie Berry
Dean of Teaching & Learning Middle School