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By Lisa Chubbic, Assessment Program Manager 

School leaders should clearly communicate to the school community the purpose of administering the ACSI Bible Assessment (ABA). The ABA is a unique tool that may not be familiar to these groups. A thoughtful communication plan will increase support for the process and decrease misunderstandings. 


Teachers  

  • The ABA helps us to discover the effectiveness of our curriculum and pedagogy within our Bible programs. This aligns with our school’s purpose as a Christian school.  

  • The results of the ABA can help inform program improvement. 

  • Some curricular, resource, and instructional decisions may be affected by the results. We will ask ourselves, “How best can we teach our students?”  

  • You may be concerned about the results of your students’ testing; be assured that your responsibility regarding test results is not the focus when analyzing data and developing schoolwide improvement plans.  


Parents  

  • The ABA will help us to understand if we are reaching your child with critical Bible knowledge, which provides a foundation for their spiritual development and discipleship.  

  • The results of the ABA can help inform program improvement. Some curricular, resource, and instructional decisions may be affected by the results. We will ask ourselves, “How best can our school teach your child?”  

  • Consider a newsletter/email about the purpose, expected outcome, and school's vision about the testing and data.  


Students  

  • The ABA will help us understand if we are doing our part in helping you to grow in your Bible learning, which is an important part of your faith development.  

  • Help students understand that background matters. For example, stories in the New Testament often depend on your knowledge of what God did in the Old Testament. How do those things connect? Context is important.  


School Board/Community  

  • It is important to highlight the benefits: It is a way to help our school identify how well we are doing in Bible instruction, as well as how well the students have grasped it. This should include communication about the purpose, expected outcomes, and plans for data interpretation.  

  • The ABA will help our school discover the effectiveness of our curriculum and pedagogy within our Bible programs. This aligns with our purpose as a Christian school and will provide needed data for our key performance indicators (KPIs).  

  • The results of the ABA can help inform program improvement. Some curricular, resource, and instructional decisions may be affected by the results. We will ask ourselves, “How best can our school teach our children?”