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Assessment & Reflection Spinners: IB PYP Concepts & Transdisciplinary Themes

Assessment & Reflection Spinners: IB PYP Concepts & Transdisciplinary Themes

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Assessment Spinners for Conceptual Understanding in IB PYP Inquiry & ATL Skills

Looking for a fun, interactive, and meaningful way to assess student learning in the IB PYP? These Assessment Spinners feature intentional question prompts designed to encourage conceptual thinking and reflection, helping students articulate their understanding . These reflection spinners align with SOLO Taxonomy (Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes) by progressively guiding students from surface-level understanding to deeper conceptual thinking. Each question in the spinners is strategically designed to support conceptual understanding and reflection at different levels of SOLO Taxonomy

Why Use Assessment Spinners?

Each reflection spinner encourages differentiated thinking, allowing students to progress at their own level while still engaging with key conceptual understandings. The spinners are designed to prompt student reflection, discussion, and deeper inquiry, making them a powerful tool for fostering conceptual thinking in the PYP classroom.

Assessment spinners provide a student-centered approach to formative assessment, encouraging learners to take ownership of their progress. We are inviting students to extend their thinking by transferring their understanding through conversation, using strategic guiding questions to prompt thinking. These versatile tools:

•Promote student agency – Empower learners to self-assess, engage in peer feedback, and lead reflective discussions on their conceptual understanding.
•Foster meaningful reflection – Encourage students to articulate their thinking, identify connections, and set personal learning goals.
•Develop communication skills – Support collaborative discussions, active listening, and critical thinking as students explain, justify, and refine their ideas.
•Encourage deeper inquiry – Align with IB PYP Concepts and Transdisciplinary Themes, prompting students to explore big ideas through multiple perspectives.
•Support the Learner Profile – Reinforce attributes like thinkers, communicators, reflective, and principled as students engage in respectful discussions and honest self-assessment.

 

How to Use These Spinners in Your IB PYP Classroom

These spinners can be integrated into any stage of the inquiry cycle, supporting concept-based assessment in various ways:

•Self-Assessment – Students reflect on their understanding and identify areas for growth using intentional prompts.
•Peer Assessment – Pairs or small groups use the spinners to offer constructive feedback and build on each other’s ideas.
•Whole-Class Reflection – Use in community circles or group discussions to foster shared inquiry and make connections across subjects.
•Exit Tickets & Check-Ins – Quick, engaging way to gauge student learning and encourage metacognition.
•Flexible Use –  they are  perfect for independent tasks, learning stations, or whole-class activities.
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What’s Included?

•Assessment spinners tailored to each IB PYP Transdisciplinary Theme
•Intentional question prompts designed to provoke conceptual thinking and inquiry
•Editable options to customize for your specific classroom needs
•Detailed teacher guide with ideas for implementation

Transform assessment into an engaging, student-driven experience while strengthening communication skills, collaboration, and deeper conceptual understanding in your IB PYP classroom!

 

You can find a set of spinners for the ATL Skills here and the Learner Profile attributes too.

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Enjoy!

Susan Powers

PYPteachingtools.com

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