student assessment

8:50AM
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Schools shouldn’t abandon tests and exams

There’s a close link between background knowledge and reading comprehension.


8:30AM
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PISA results reveal similarities between some provinces and European countries

In science, Alberta outscored highly-ranked countries including Estonia and Finland.


9:25AM
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COVID school closures dealt predictable blow to student learning

Canada should finally create an expanded program of national testing of students.


8:08AM
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Canada’s PISA scores—good news, bad news

In each subject, the country's average scores have been declining over time.


8:31AM
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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.


9:13AM
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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.