Student Assessment and Achievement

The Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP) was started in 2007 by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). PCAP is a test given to Grade 8 students in Canada every three years. It measures student performance in reading, math, and...

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) was started in 2000 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). PISA is a test given to 15-year-olds every three years. It measures student performance in reading...

Teachers use many assessment tools to measure a student’s individual learning. It is a good idea to communicate regularly with your child’s teacher to understand the full scope of your child’s academic performance. Provincial Assessments Provincial...