Thoughts on BC Politics and More

The Tyee dives into the debate about whether the new model is a necessity or a nuisance.   For many B.C. families with kids in kindergarten to Grade 9, report cards will look different this year. Instead of using letter grades or percentages, report cards will use a new four-point Provincial Proficiency Scale to convey what students know and where they still struggle. The four points — Emerging, Developing, Proficient and Extending — are meant to convey where a student’s learning is from initial learning to beginning to grasp a concept, to understanding it (which is where B.C. wants all students to be), to a deeper understanding beyond what’s expected of them...   CLICK HERE for the full story