student assessment

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China’s PISA success—less than meets the eye

The urbanized region represents only 13 per cent of the country's total population.


9:02AM
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Western provinces see steep declines in PISA results

Among the provinces, B.C. had the second-largest decline in science.


10:36AM
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Politicians made horrific error closing schools during COVID

In Ontario, schools were closed for a cumulative 29 weeks during the pandemic.


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Nine out of 10 parents in Atlantic Canada support standardized testing

Standardized testing provides an objective assessment of student progress and proficiency in core subjects.


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Student assessments can help kids succeed—but it depends where you liveStudent assessments can help kids succeed—but it depends where you live

During the pandemic, most provinces suspended their testing programs.


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Saskatchewan only province that rejects provincewide student testing

Provincewide assessments allow the public to see how students are doing in school.


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B.C. government should revitalize standardized testing in schools

Students in the province now write numeracy and literacy assessments that don’t count towards their final marks.