Assessment:
Assessment is the systematic gathering of
evidence of what students know, understand, and
can do with their knowledge. Assessment should
be formative, continuous, collaborative, and based
on an agreed set of criteria in relation to the
learning standards. Teacher assessment can help
students redirect their efforts, improve proficiency,
and establish learning goals.
Evaluation in the Classroom:
From information collected through assessment
activities, teachers evaluate student learning.
Teachers use their professional expertise,
knowledge about learning, and experience with
students, along with specific criteria, to make
informed decisions about student proficiency in
relation to the learning standards.
The Provincial Proficiency Scale:
The four-point Provincial Proficiency Scale is used to communicate student learning in all areas of
learning. It is a requirement for student reporting in Grades K-9. The four points on the scale are
Emerging, Developing, Proficient, and Extending.
Letter Grades and Percentages:
Letter grades and percentages are used in Grades 10-12 to indicate a student’s
learning in relation to the learning standards. The process for letter grade
symbols and corresponding percentages and definitions are set out in the
Provincial Letter Grades Order.
