Student Assessment
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 science...
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, math,...
Download detailed background on provincial assessment results: PowerPoint or PDF
Provincial assessments are conducted each year to measure how well students are meeting expectations set out in the provincial curriculum. Students write provincial...
Download the highlights and final report of the Review of PEI's Provincial Common Assessment Program
PEI teachers contribute to the creation of Provincial Common Assessments that are based on curriculum used in Island schools. Assessment results tell...
Highlights from the Review of Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Common Assessment Program.
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
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