Curriculum and Learning

Definition of Learning

Learning is the lifelong, dynamic process of acquiring and reflecting on knowledge and skills to make meaning in novel and authentic situations.

What does learning look like at AISCT?

Inspires curiosity
Actively engages learners
Connects previous learning with new learning
Facilitates student agency

Beliefs about learning

We believe that everybody can learn, and we learn best when we:

feel safe, supported and connected to each other
have a clear purpose for learning
set clear and high expectations
engage in rich, relevant and authentic experiences
take responsibility and set goals for our own learning
collaborate and communicate
are challenged and take appropriate risks
receive on-going, quality feedback
reflect on ourselves as learners

Assessment

Assessment of student learning at AISCT involves teachers, students, and parents. The primary purposes of assessment and grading include providing feedback to students for self-assessment and growth and encouraging student progress and self-monitoring of learning. The focus is always on the learning first and not the score or mark.

Definition of Assessment at AISCT

Assessment is the continuous process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting evidence to identify a student’s progress towards and attainment of specific learning standards. This allows for students and teachers to make informed decisions that enhance student learning.

At AISCT, we believe that seven key principles define effective assessment.
Effective assessment:

Benefits students
Involves students.
Supports teaching and learning goals
Is planned and communicated to the students
Is suited to the purpose
Is valid and fair
Is embedded in the school ethos

For more information about Assessment at AISCT, download this overview.

Curriculum

AISCT provides a rigorous, university-prep program using research-based standards and benchmarks out of the United States that are aligned to meet our school curricular needs. The curriculum used at AISCT is similar to thousands of other prestigious public and private schools in the United States and around the world. Click here for an overview of our core standards.