This document was last revised in 2000 and, while may still be useful in a general sense, should not be depended on for the most up-to-date information concerning ministry policy.

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Reporting on Student Progress

Reporting involves communication among educators, students, and parents about student learning. Teachers gather evidence of what students know and are able to do in each subject or course. This evidence may take various forms: student portfolios, observations, work samples, student self-evaluations, presentations, performances and projects as well as more traditional methods such as paper-and-pencil tests. Teachers use this evidence to evaluate students' progress and report this to students and parents.

Teachers and parents work with students to decide what action is needed to help them succeed. In schools, this may mean providing learning assistance, extra time, different materials, or a different form of instruction. Similarly, it may mean providing additional challenges for students who are achieving excellence and exceeding expectations. In either case it may involve adjustments in the school, in the home, or on the part of the student.