PYP Books :
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Age Group: 3-12 years
Focus: Inquiry-based learning, conceptual understanding, and holistic development
1. Curriculum Structure
The PYP curriculum is transdisciplinary and focuses on six key themes:
- Who we are
- Where we are in place and time
- How we express ourselves
- How the world works
- How we organize ourselves
- Sharing the planet
These themes are explored through six subject areas:
- Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Arts
- Physical, Social, and Personal Education
2. Assessment in PYP
- PYP uses formative and summative assessments to monitor progress.
- Portfolios document student progress.
- Exhibition: In the final year of PYP, students work on a collaborative research project showcasing their understanding of a real-world issue.
3. Teaching and Learning Tools
- Inquiry-based learning
- Concept-based curriculum
- Transdisciplinary approach
- Self-reflection and student agency
Primary Years Programme (PYP) Grading System
1. Assessment Approach
The PYP does not use traditional grades (A-F or numerical scores). Instead, it employs a criterion-based assessment approach that evaluates students’ progress against set learning objectives.
2. Reporting Student Progress
Teachers assess students through:
- Formative assessments: Ongoing activities such as projects, reflections, presentations, and teacher observations.
- Summative assessments: End-of-unit tasks that evaluate students’ overall understanding.
3. Assessment Criteria in PYP
Instead of grades, PYP students are assessed using descriptive feedback based on the following:
- Emerging: Student is beginning to understand the concept.
- Developing: Student demonstrates partial understanding and requires some support.
- Demonstrating: Student shows solid understanding and can apply knowledge independently.
- Extending: Student demonstrates advanced understanding and applies knowledge creatively.
4. PYP Exhibition (Final Year Assessment)
- In the final year of PYP, students participate in the PYP Exhibition, a collaborative research project that showcases their learning across multiple subjects.
- This is internally assessed by teachers based on presentation, research skills, critical thinking, and creativity.
📌 Final Reporting:
- Schools provide progress reports based on qualitative descriptions rather than numerical grades.
- Some schools may use rubrics or progress indicators to show student development.