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 ...
Business Insider

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 ...
Newswire

Numeracy skill development, assessment in Ontario higher education doesn't add up

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2014 /CNW/ - At a time when numeracy is an essential skill for work and life in general, the development and assessment of numeracy skills in Ontario's college and university ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

VCE students to face minimum literacy, numeracy standards under proposed shake-up

Victorian students could face another test in order to finish secondary school, with the State Government considering introducing minimum standards for literacy and numeracy. Education Minister James ...
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 ...