Standardized Tests

• Manitoba government revises provincial exam system to better prepare students

  The Manitoba government has revised its provincial exam system to better prepare students. This means it is pumping the breaks on some of its exams next year. 

  Education

  Mar 5
  
• BC Teachers’ Federation calls on parents to withdraw kids from Foundation Skills Assessment

  All grades 4 and 7 students in B.C. are required to write the standardized tests.

  Education

  Feb 16, 2021
  
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• Why standardized tests are a controversial subject for Alberta schools

  Not every Canadian province administers standardized tests at the elementary school level.

  Education

  Sep 3, 2019
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• Tackling the grade ‘inflation’ problem

  We must find ways to effectively prepare teachers — so that they are better able to make fair assessment and grading decisions, two Canadian education professors say.

  Commentary

  Oct 27, 2018
• Manitoba students perform worst in Canada in science, reading, math

  Standardized testing of Grade 8 students across Canada found Manitoba kids’ results were the worst in all three areas tested.

  Education

  Oct 7, 2014
• Ontario to move standardized tests online, agency says

  Ontario is moving its standardized tests online in an effort to better engage students who have grown up in a digital world.

  Education

  Sep 10, 2014