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    OUR OWN HIGH SCHOOL, DUBAI

    CIRCULAR TO PARENTS (Grades 3 to 9) 9th December 2020


    Circular No: PNT/132/2020-2021
    Subject: ASSET Assessment
    Dear Parents,

    Our Own High School will be conducting the online version of the mandatory international benchmarking assessment,
    Assessment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing (ASSET) in the month of February 2021.

    ASSET will be held in English, Math and Science for all students of Grades 3 to 9. The fees for this important
    benchmarking test will be borne by the School as per the GEMS policy for the year.

    Every year ASSET is conducted in school in the months of January/February. However, given the prevailing COVID-19
    pandemic situation, students will be permitted to take ASSET assessments from home under proper test conditions.
    Please note that this flexibility is being provided to be able to support students who have opted for distance learning.

    System requirements for the test:


     Stable and good internet/Wi-Fi connection
     Devices that may be used: Laptops, desktops or tablets (with minimum 10 inch screen)
     Latest browsers – Google Chrome, Internet Explorer (version 10 and above), Mozilla Firefox (version 42 and above)
     Google Chrome must be installed on the device, in case your ward is using an Apple iPad
     The test is not compatible with mobile phones/devices

    Kindly read the given guidelines carefully and ensure that they are strictly followed:
     The student must be seated in a comfortable, clutter-free area.
     The device is fully charged and is setup such that your ward joins the MS Teams call that his Class Teacher will
    initiate at least 20 minutes prior to the start time of the test.
     Students will be given general instructions and the test code by the teachers’ in-charge at this time.
     To begin the test, students must open one of the browsers listed in this circular and log in to :
    https://www.assetdynamic.com/
    Enter the Test Code given by the teacher in-charge and follow the instructions given by the teachers
     During the test, webcams and mics of the student must be turned on, in a manner that the student is clearly visible
    to the teacher.
     The student must be seated alone and not be supported in any manner.
     Please do not attempt to help your ward to understand the question or answer the question in any way.
     In case a student gets disconnected from the online call during the test, they should rejoin as soon as possible. Parents
    should note down such instances with time and communicate the same to the teachers over email after the test is
    over.
     Option to retest for absent students or for students who are not able to join for any technical reasons will NOT be
    available. Hence, they will miss the test and no retest will be permitted.

    Format of the ASSET test


    Questions in the ASSET test are multiple-choice questions with FOUR options and may include a few Technology Enhanced
    Items (TEIs), for example drop down, multiple selections, fill in the blanks etc.
    The duration of the tests is different for each class-subject combination and may vary from 45 minutes to 70 minutes.
    The number of questions in the paper may vary from 30 to 70 questions depending on the class-subject combination.

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    Please find below the test schedule for all classes:

    Monday Tuesday Wednesday


    Day & Date
    01-02-2021 02-02-2021 03-02-2021
    Time/Subject English Math Science
    Grade 7A - 7R Grade 7A - 7R Grade 7A - 7R
    8.30 a.m. - 9.45 a.m.
    Grade 8A - 8Q Grade 8A - 8Q Grade 8A - 8Q
    Grade 3A - 3E Grade 3A - 3E Grade 3A - 3E
    10.00 a.m. - 11.15 a.m. Grade 4A - 4C Grade 4A - 4C Grade 4A - 4C
    Grade 5A - 5L Grade 5A - 5L Grade 5A - 5L
    Grade 6A - 6R Grade 6A - 6R Grade 6A - 6R
    11.45 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
    Grade 9A - 9Q Grade 9A - 9Q Grade 9A - 9Q

    Students have been regularly attempting ASSET based questions in class and the online ASSET AQAD. Teachers of English,
    Math and Science have been uploading questions based on ASSET model on MS Teams and Phoenix Classroom to guide
    students further. These assessments will go a long way in further developing skills, which the subject curriculum aims to
    achieve due to focused interventions and the style of assessments.

    We request the support and cooperation of all parents in this venture by working with your ward/s at home to complete
    the daily tasks assigned by the teachers so that your ward performs to his potential in this assessment and benefits in the
    development of the 21st century skills of critical thinking, comparison, analysis and summation.

    We have planned a remote testing trial in the month of January to familiarize our students with the logistics of the test
    taking process. Your ward’s Class Teacher will share this date with the students.
    Kindly note that this demo is limited to checking logistics and in NOT a preparation for the ASSET test.

    We request each student to send a duly completed, signed and scanned copy of the acknowledgement below to the
    Class Teacher by email on or before, 6th January 2021.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    I ___________________________, student of Grade: _____ Section: _____, promise to answer the ASSET assessment
    with utmost honesty and sincerity with respect to academic integrity. By signing this acknowledgement, I promise to
    adhere to exam requirements and maintain the highest level of ethical conduct.

    Signature: ____________________ Date: _________

    We appreciate your continued partnership and collaboration in ensuring the progress of our children.

    With kind regards,

    Sanjeev K. Jolly
    Principal / CEO
    ‘Disseminating Educational Excellence since 1968’

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