K Assessments
All learners in Kindergarten are assessed by their classroom teachers using the EYE-DA (Early Years Evaluation - Direct Assessment). The EYE can be administered one-on-one at the end of August with caregiver present or during school hours in September. In May/June, the EYE is administered one-on-one during the school day. Please contact your school principal for more information about administration of the EYE-DA. |  |
EYE-DA Overview:
The Early Years Evaluation gathers data in four key domains:
- Awareness of Self & Environment – a child’s understanding the world and his or her ability to make connections with home and community experiences
- Cognitive Skills – a child’s basic math and pre-reading skills and his or her ability to solve problems
- Language & Communication – a child’s understanding of spoken language and his or her ability to express thoughts and feelings
- Fine & Gross Motor Skills – a child’s ability to perform small movements that require hand eye coordination and ability to perform large movements that involve arms, legs, and body.
The EYE is an age-normed assessment. Results from the EYE help to identify children who may be at risk for learning difficulties. It is not a test to be passed or failed.
Early identification using the EYE allows parents, schools, and communities the opportunity to support each child’s development.
Families may receive a copy of the feedback report, which lists each of the developmental areas, along with examples describing each area, and a colour-coded box illustrating their child’s results.