A new study published by the Fraser Institute today finds that one out of every two Grade 10 students in British Columbia failed to meet the proficiency standard in math.
And participation rates in provincewide assessments have declined significantly.
The most recent B.C. Grade 10 numeracy assessment had a 77.7% participation rate, with only 48.2% of students meeting the proficiency standards.
By contrast: in 2015/16, 62.4% of students were proficient and the math exam was mandatory.
Check out the full study here, and be sure to help us spread the news on social media
The BC NDP turning its attention, from BC United, to BC Conservatives was reported over the weekend from a variety of sources. It is the result of the surge in the BC Conservative's polling numbers and the subsequent collapse of BC United. The NDP has largely ignored the BC Conservatives, instead they opt to talk about issues directly or attack their old foes BC United. Practical politics says that parties closer to the centre tend to ultimately prevail over the long haul. They do wane but often make comebacks. A good example is the federal Liberals going from third party to government in 2015. Centrism has a lot of appeal on voting day. The NDP shifting its fire from United to Conservative is a reflection of reality. BC United did buy advertising online and radio over the last few months. Did that shift the polls back to them? Nope. The reality is today, the BC Conservatives are the party of the Opposition, and day by day the Conservatives are looking like a party not ready to fig
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