The PYP Exhibition

What everyone needs to know

What is it?

� A showcase of student learners � A collaboration of work by students �  It addresses real life issues �  It gives students a chance to take action �  It encourages students to take

responsibility for their own education � A celebration of their time in the PYP � A transition into students’ higher

education

Non negotiable features…

�  The subject of the inquiry must be a real world issue.

�  Students MUST be involved in all stages of planning: Ø  the central idea and lines of inquiry Ø  the learning outcomes Ø  the activities Ø  the assessment.

�  The Exhibition should include: Ø  examples of written work Ø  oral presentations Ø  process displays Ø  performances in any medium – dance, drama, film, video, mixed

media.

Non negotiable features continued… �  Students must show an understanding of the key

concepts: form, function, causation, change, connection, perspective, responsibility, reflection.

�  Students must use transdisciplinary skills from all 5

areas: social, research, self management, communication, thinking.

�  Students must show and reflect on the learner profiles,

being; a thinker, reflective, balanced, principled, a communicator, open-minded, an inquirer, caring.

�  Students must show positive learner attitudes;

appreciation, commitment, confidence, cooperation, creativity, curiosity, empathy, enthusiasm, independence, integrity, respect, tolerance.

Student and

Group

Parents

Mentor

Teacher

The Roles

Our Approach to Exhibition • students choose a topic which they feel passionate and concern from any transdisciplinary theme • design the central idea and lines of inquiry for your topic (Key Concepts) • Participate in a whole class performance that celebrate the common themes of everyone’s work

How can parents help? Parents can: �  keep informed about the process by reading newsletters

and attending meetings �  support and encourage their children �  provide knowledge or areas of expertise to any of the

groups (if requested) �  help to locate resources – people, places, media and

information �  be mentors �  celebrate with their child’s learning by attending the final

the Exhibition.

How do we mark students work? “Exhibitions are the best way to measure learning because they put the kids right in the midst of their

learning” -Dennis Littky

�  We assess the process more than the product. �  The students should keep a journal throughout

exhibition that shows how their thinking and goals have developed.

�  This journal may include pictures, diagrams, poems,

timelines and writing. �  The mentors keep a record of group meetings,

discussions, ideas, goals and progress.

Assessment There will be a variety of assessment areas, each covering a different aspect of the Exhibition. These will be conducted throughout the entire exhibition journey and include formative and summative assessments of: � the Transdisciplinary Skills � the Learner Profiles and Attitudes � the Inquiry Process � the student journals � video journals � the final product � effort and participation

Who will mark the work? �  students will self-assess and peer-assess

using collaboratively designed assessment criteria.

�  the class teacher will also use the criteria to assess.

�  students will reflect throughout the entire

exhibition journey.

�  Parents and the community will reflect on the student’s work

Questions? Please feel free to ask any questions.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING.