An Alberta MLA wants to scrap mandatory testing for Grade 3 students, a move that has garnered some support among teachers and parents. A motion from a Conservative member asking that the tests be ended and alternatives considered will be up for debate in the Alberta legislature next week.
"Parents out there aren't happy. Teachers out there aren't happy. And maybe it's time to seriously look at alternative forms of assessment," said Bonnyville-Cold Lake MLA and former teacher Genia Leskiw, who introduced the motionClick here to read the full article on CBC.ca.
My daughter worked very hard in grade three to achieve the best outcome in her exams. As a result, her math and language arts skills improved over the course of the year. She developed a strong foundation in those subjects for subsequent years. The exams acted as a real incentive to learn these subjects better.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more Roxane - it was the same with us and I'm looking forward to my son going through the same process.
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