Provincial Student Assessment Program
The ministry manages an assessment program that systematically gathers information from a variety of sources to determine the extent to which BC students are achieving the knowledge, skills and understanding prescribed in the provincial curriculum.
BC students participate in three types of assessments:
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The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) is administered annually to all BC students in grades 4 and 7. It tests student ability in Reading Comprehension, Writing and Numeracy.
FSA 2009-2010 Administration Dates
The dates for Grade 4 and 7 Foundation Skills Assessment administration will be:
- For 2009: February 2-27
- For 2010: February 1-26
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National and International Assessments test a variety of subject areas. Samples of BC students in various age ranges write these tests which compare student achievement relative to other provinces and countries. |
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Grade 10, 11 and 12 Provincial Examinations certify the performance of BC students graduating from Grade 12. |
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