International tests show B.C. student achievement has dropped in recent years, especially in math.
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October 6, 2023
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The more students know about a topic, the more likely they’ll be able to understand what they read.
September 11, 2023
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By December 2020, a large body of research showed that children represented two per cent or less of COVID.
August 30, 2023
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The province's Grade 4 students suffered learning losses due to pandemic disruptions.
August 21, 2023
10:04AM
Without systematic instruction in phonics, students are unlikely to become proficient readers.
May 14, 2023
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A recent poll found that 80 per cent of Ontario parents support standardized testing.
May 8, 2023
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Unfortunately, British Columbia's new curriculum focuses on the process of learning rather than on actual content.
February 23, 2023
10:41AM
In math, there’s a premium on efficiency and accuracy.
February 21, 2023
10:24AM
According to the school board, it scrapped exams to better support the mental health and well-being of students.
February 8, 2023
7:00AM
Tests are the best way to assess students on actual knowledge and skills acquired in a course.