What does the periodic assessment of primary school students refer to? What are the learning rights of primary school students in Vietnam?

What does the periodic assessment of primary school students in Vietnam refer to?

Under Article 2 of the Assessment of Primary School Students issued together with Circular 27/2020/TT-BGDDT:

Term interpretation

1. “assessment of primary school students” refers to the process of collecting and processing information via observation, monitor, discussion, examination and commentary on studying and training progress of students; consulting, guiding and motivating students; interpreting quantitative or qualitative information on studying, training results, formation and development of traits and capacities of primary school students.

2. “regular assessment” refers to assessment carried out during teaching process for requirements and specific display of capacities of each subject, education activities and traits, capacities of students.   Regular assessment provides feedback for teachers and students to promptly adjust teaching process, assist and promote student’s progression according to education goals of primary schools.

3. “periodic assessment” refers to assessment of education results of students after a period of studying and training to identify level of completion of studying and training tasks of students according to requirements and specific display of capacities in each subject and education activities prescribed under formal primary education programs and formation, development of traits and capacities of students.

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Thus, under the above provision, the periodic assessment of primary school students refers to the assessment of education results of students after a period of studying and training to identify the level of completion of studying and training tasks of students according to requirements and specific display of capacities in each subject.

What does the periodic assessment of primary school students refer to? What are the learning rights of primary school students in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)

What are the learning rights of primary school students in Vietnam?

Under Article 35 of the Primary School Charter issued together with Circular 28/2020/TT-BGDDT, primary school students have the following rights:

[1] Right to Education

- Primary school students are educated and learn for comprehensive development and best unleash their potential; attend a school or class that implements the national primary education program for convenient access from their residence.

- Students can choose their school or transfer to another school outside their residence if the school can accommodate them.

- Primary-aged students returning from abroad, children of foreigners studying or working in Vietnam, and children facing difficulties who haven't attended school, if desiring to join a primary school, will be evaluated by the principal to be placed in an appropriate class.

- Disabled students can integrate into a primary school environment; they are ensured conditions for learning and practicing; they are taught and assessed according to their educational plans.

- Students can shorten the time to complete the program, study beyond the prescribed age, extend study time, or repeat grades.

- Students with good physical health and intellectual development may advance to a higher grade within the school level. Specific case procedures are conducted as follows:

The student's parents or guardians submit a petition to the school.

The school principal forms an assessment and advisory council, including the principal or vice principal, the parents' representative board of the school, the student's current teacher, the teacher of the next grade, medical staff, and the team leader in charge.

Based on the advisory council's assessment results, the principal completes the dossier and reports to the Education and Training department for consideration and decision.

- Students with limited academic performance, who have been directly guided and helped by teachers, parents, or guardians but still haven't completed their tasks, depending on the level of incompletion in study and practice tasks, teachers report to the principal for a decision on promotion or retention, and together with the family, decide on appropriate educational measures.

[2] Right to Protection, Care, Respect, and Equitable, Democratic Treatment; to have their legitimate rights and interests ensured; to be fully informed about their own learning and training process; to have conditions regarding time, infrastructure, hygiene, and safety ensured for learning and training.

[3] Right to Participate in Activities to Develop Individual Abilities; to express personal opinions and wishes.

[4] Right to Receive Scholarships and Benefit from Social Policies According to Regulations.

[5] Right to enjoy other rights as prescribed by law.

What are the regulations on the manners of primary school students in Vietnam?

Under Article 37 of the Primary School Charter issued together with Circular 28/2020/TT-BGDDT, primary school students are required to:

- Follow behavior rules and dress codes as prescribed by the sector and the law, paying attention to:

- Maintain diligence, honesty in study, testing, evaluation, and activities.

- Do not disrupt class, school, or public place activities.

- Do not endanger themselves or others during play activities.