APSA offers Standards- Based Assessment (SBA) from Preschool to Senior High School
The Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 stating that the “State shall create a functional basic
education system that will develop productive and responsible citizens equipped with essential competencies,
skills and values for both life-long learning and employment”, strengthens the Department of Education’s serious resolve
to improve the quality of basic education in our country.
The Asian Psychological Services and Assessment, a leading organization in test development in the country is one with DepEd’s mission
in giving students equal opportunity to receive quality education that is at par with international standards and in providing
students better career opportunities and preparation for college education in a globally competitive world.
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APSA recognizes United International Private School of Dubai
The Asian Psychological Services and Assessment (APSA) recognizes
United International Private School (UIPS) of Dubai for subscribing to
the APSA’s Standards- Based Assessment for three years now, and for implementing a
Standards- Based Assessment Program to attain the highest level
of excellence in student achievement. MME. Badria Ali, Deputy Managing Director
together with Dr. Maria Jolit Angeline P. Malaya, School Psychologist
and Ms. Maricris L. Quero, Assistant Principal received the award
last September 30, 2017. True to its mission of providing quality
education, the UIPS took a big step in improving student achievement by
partnering with Asian Psychological Services and Assessment in 2015.
UIPS is the first Filipino school in UAE to subscribe to APSA’s Standards-Based
Assessment. The only ISO certified testing company in the country, APSA is the
leading organization in test development and the pioneer in the development of
Standards-Based Assessment
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Newsletter Vol. XXII Issue 1
APSA Welcomes 2017 with a Blast
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Standards-Based Assessment for Senior High School
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APSA President Dr. Clemeña talks on 21st Century Learners
At this time and age, many changes have occurred in our world, including technological advances that have shaped
the course of our relentless thirst for knowledge. Many years ago, students relied on encyclopedias, almanacs, and
everything they could find in the school library. Sheets of Manila paper were utilized in all ways possible for
subject presentations. Teachers explained lessons with their entire prowess through writing and verbal explanations.
Personal computers and the internet were not a big thing until the late 90’s. Powerpoint presentations were then introduced to
replace writing on Manila paper, blackboard, or whiteboard. Google took charge of all the inquiries the world could ever have… And so on.
Such transformation of the methods of acquiring information has greatly affected the educational setting, particularly the learning styles of students in every school around the globe.
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