student testing

9:53AM
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BCTF assault on student testing out-of-step with most B.C. parents

International tests show B.C. student achievement has dropped in recent years, especially in math.


9:33AM
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Student performance on the wane in B.C.

The more students know about a topic, the more likely they’ll be able to understand what they read.


6:30AM
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Ontario government closed schools even after reality of COVID became clear

By December 2020, a large body of research showed that children represented two per cent or less of COVID.


9:30AM
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B.C. teacher union wages wrongheaded war on student testing

The province's Grade 4 students suffered learning losses due to pandemic disruptions.


10:04AM
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Reading skills on the wane in Canadian schools

Without systematic instruction in phonics, students are unlikely to become proficient readers.


2:11PM
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Report cards should be clear, not confusing

Unfortunately, British Columbia's new curriculum focuses on the process of learning rather than on actual content.


10:41AM
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Marks and grades still matter in school

In math, there’s a premium on efficiency and accuracy.


10:24AM
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Don’t scrap final exams—some stress is good for students

According to the school board, it scrapped exams to better support the mental health and well-being of students.


7:00AM
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ChatGPT underscores importance of traditional education

Tests are the best way to assess students on actual knowledge and skills acquired in a course.