We believe that assessment is a critical part of the learning process, rather than a way to judge success or failure. We design assessments to:
Help students evaluate their own progress so that they may celebrate their successes and identify the areas that still need work.
Help educators assess the progress and needs of individual students in order to tailor instruction and experiences to meet those needs, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of their curricula and teaching techniques.
Determine whether students have mastered specific skills and knowledge.
Document the learning that takes place at Watershed School for prospective colleges, for students and parents, and for other professionals in the field of education interested in improving the quality of education in their schools.
At Watershed, we also believe that learning is deepened through communicating ones’ understanding and that students are empowered when they become comfortable presenting their understanding to an audience of their peers and adults.
Enter SHEDTalks!
Several times a year students prepare and deliver SHEDTalks to an audience of students, educators, and parents. These presentations highlight academic work that the student is proud of, work they connect with, work that has made a difference in their lives or the lives of others.
Click the image below to see what SHEDTalks are all about!
