The Tyee

Math and Reading Scores Are Declining in BC. Why?

BC’s students generally have strong literacy and numeracy skills. But there’s work to be done, most experts say. Collage by The Tyee. Photo via Shutterstock. Worksheets via K5 Learning. [Editor’s note ...
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Only half of B.C. students wrote assessments—even fewer pass in numeracy

A study from Fraser Institute in B.C. found that only 52 per cent of students completed the literacy assessment, and only 47 per cent completed the numeracy assessment.Castanet / Fraser Institute Only ...
Yahoo Finance

Fraser Institute News Release: Student participation rates—and scores—in provincewide tests plummet in BC high schools; less than half of Grade 10 students met numeracy ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One out of every two Grade 10 students in British Columbia failed to meet the proficiency standard in math, and participation rates in ...
The Vancouver Sun

Paige MacPherson: B.C.’s changes to student testing deprive parents of high school rankings

The Fraser Institute’s report card on B.C.’s secondary schools — also known as the B.C. high school rankings — was a popular and valuable tool for parents, schools, teachers and policymakers since ...
The Australian

Teens outperform their grandparents on literacy, numeracy

TEENAGED Australians have better literacy and numeracy skills than those aged 50 and over, suggesting the emphasis on school retention and tertiary participation is paying off. Experts say new figures ...
Financial Post

Fraser Institute News Release: Student participation rates--and scores--in provincewide tests plummet in BC high schools; less than half of Grade 10 students met numeracy ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One out of every two Grade 10 students in British Columbia failed to meet the proficiency standard in math, and participation rates in ...