Please don't hesitate to contact Kaylee Moerman if you have any questions regarding the Provincial Assessments.
Did You Know??
That there is a page on SOPHIE and a video on the Grad Orientation Week Page that answers FAQ's about the Provincial Assessments?
Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment Module
The Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment is a provincial assessment that assesses student proficiency in numeracy. It is a graduation requirement and students take the assessment in their Grade 10 year.
The Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment focuses on the application of mathematical concepts learned across multiple subjects from kindergarten to Grade 10. It requires students to solve problems by using five numeracy processes (different ways of thinking and working): interpret, apply, solve, analyze and communicate.
Click the link below to access practice assessments
https://bced.vretta.com/#/en/bced-landing/grad/sample/numeracy10
What is the Grade 10 Literacy Assessment?
Starting in the 2023/24 school year, the Grade 10 Literacy Assessment has a new design and format change in Part B. Students no longer choose a path at the beginning of Part B. Instead, they choose a writing pathway at the end of Part B. See samples below.
The Grade 10 Literacy Assessment is a provincial assessment that assesses student proficiency in literacy. It is a graduation requirement and students take the assessment in their Grade 10 year.
The Grade 10 Literacy Assessment assesses student ability to use critical thinking and analysis to make meaning from a diverse array of texts. It also assesses the ability of students to communicate their ideas. The Grade 10 Literacy Assessment is not based on a particular course, but on learning across multiple subjects, from kindergarten to Grade 10.
Click the link below to access a practice assessments:
https://bced.vretta.com/#/en/bced-landing/grad/sample/literacy10
What is the Grade 12 Literacy Assessment?
The Grade 12 Literacy Assessment is a provincial assessment that assesses student proficiency in literacy. It is a graduation requirement and completed during students’ Grade 12 year.
The Grade 12 Literacy Assessment assesses students’ ability to use critical and reflective thinking and analysis to make meaning from a diverse array of texts. It also assesses the ability of students to communicate their ideas, or those found in the texts.
The Grade 12 Literacy assessment is not based on a particular subject matter or course, but rather on learning across multiple subjects from kindergarten to Grade 12.
Click the link below to access a practice assessments:
https://bced.vretta.com/#/en/bced-landing/grad/sample/literacy12
Here are some specifics about the exam:
It must be written in Grade 10 for the first attempt.
It can be written up to three times, students are given a RM (requirements met) mark when they successfully complete the assessment.
It is entered as a separate line on a student’s transcript, not tied to any course in specific.
It is required for graduation.
It is marked on a rubric scale.