student testing

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Data refute claims of ‘white supremacy’ in standardized testing

Ninety-two per cent of immigrant parents of K-12 children support standardized testing in schools.


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PISA results—a breakdown by province

Manitoba, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick are among the lowest-scoring provinces on both assessments.


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Schools shouldn’t abandon tests and exams

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


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Western provinces see steep declines in PISA results

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


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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.