Provincial Assessment Information
2023/2024 Grade 10 Numeracy and Grade 10 & 12 Literacy Assessments
The BC Graduation Program requires all grade 10-12 students to write the following Graduation Assessments:
- Grade 10 Graduation Numeracy Assessment
- Grade 10 Graduation Literacy Assessment
- Grade 12 Graduation Literacy Assessment
These assessments are mandatory for graduation. Therefore, students will write their Numeracy 10 and Literacy 10 and 12 Assessments this year at Burnaby Mountain as listed below:
PROVINCIAL GRADUATION ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE |
October 31st – November 2, 2023 |
| Literacy 12 Assessment – ALL Grade 12 students |
January 22 – 25, 2024 |
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Literacy 10 Assessment – ALL Grade 10 students & any Grade 11s or 12s who have not yet written the assessment Numeracy 10 Assessment – ALL Grade 10 students & any Grade 11s or 12s who have not yet written the assessment Literacy 12 Assessment – Any Grade 12s who have not yet written the assessment or who want to re-write the assessment |
April 15 – 18, 2024 |
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Numeracy 10 Assessment – Any grade 10, 11, or 12 students who have not yet written the assessment Literacy 10 Assessment – Any grade 10, 11, or 12 students who have not yet written the assessment Literacy 12 Assessment – Any Grade 12s who have not yet written the assessment or who want to re-write the assessment |
June 10 – 13, 2023 |
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Numeracy 10 Assessment – Any grade 10, 11, or 12 students who have not yet written the assessment Literacy 10 Assessment – Any grade 10, 11, or 12 students who have not yet written the assessment Literacy 12 Assessment – Any Grade 12s who have not yet written the assessment or who want to re-write the assessment |
What is the purpose of the Provincial Assessments?
The purpose of these assessments is to measure the extent to which students are literate and numerate and to provide students with information about their proficiency. Overall, the new provincial graduation assessments require students to apply their numeracy and literacy skills in realistic contexts. Rather than assess specific course curricula, the graduation assessments measure the application of numeracy and literacy skills to realistic situations, requiring students to employ the knowledge and skills considered to be essential for future success. The graduation assessments look at students’ ability to apply their knowledge and skills and to analyze, reason, and communicate effectively as they examine, interpret, and solve problems. Graduation assessments also emphasize the importance of the context in which students should be able to use their skills (e.g., home, employment, society) (BC Ministry of Education).
The following policies are associated with the new Graduation Assessments:
- Assessments are required for graduation.
- Assessments are cross-curricular and stand-alone (not tied to a specific course).
- Students are expected to take the Grade 10 Graduation Numeracy Assessment in their Grade 10 year.
- Students are expected to take the Grade 10 Graduation Literacy Assessment in their Grade 10 year.
- Students are expected to take the Grade 12 Graduation Literacy Assessment in their Grade 12 year. This has been postponed to 2021/22.
- Students must complete all 3 assessments (Literacy 10, Numeracy 10, Literacy 12) for graduation. Students have up to three opportunities to write the assessments: an initial write (required) and up to two rewrites (optional).
- Assessments are scored on a proficiency scale.
- The student’s best outcome for each of the Provincial Graduation Assessments will be recorded on their final transcript (BC Ministry of Education).
What do I need to know for Assessment day?
Students must aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of their scheduled exam session. There is no extra time if students are late. The sessions are scheduled to start at either 8:30 am or 12:30 pm. The exams are two hours long with up to an extra hour if needed. Details of the session and venue can be found on the notice board outside the main office. Ensure that you are familiar with the calculator policy and have the correct calculator. If in doubt, check with math teachers in our building.
Student Instructions for prepping for exam day.pdf
What do the Assessments Entail?
Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment
Numeracy Assessment Q and A.pdf
For more details of the format of Numeracy 10 Assessment visit: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/assessment/grade-10-numeracy-assessment
To try an online sample of the assessment visit: https://www.awinfosys.com/eassessment/eexams_sample.htm
To try print samples of the assessment:
Grad_Numeracy_Sample_Assessment.pdf
Graduation_Numeracy_Assessment_Key.pdf
Grad_Numeracy_Sample_Assessment_B.pdf
Graduation_Numeracy_Assessment_Key_B.pdf
Grade 10 Literacy Assessment
Grade 10 Literacy Assessment Parent Letter March 8, 2021
Literacy 10 Assessment- what to expect.pdf
Student Instructions for prepping for exam day.pdf
Literacy 10 Assessment Q and A.pdf
For more details of the format of Literacy 10 Assessment visit: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/assessment/literacy-assessment/grade-10-literacy-assessment
To try a sample Literacy 10 exam online visit: https://www.awinfosys.com/eassessment/eexams_sample.htm
Please continue to review the school calendar and this page for information (time, location, etc.) with regards to assessment times when they are being administered. The Examination Rules largely follow guidelines established by the Examination Branch of the Ministry of Education. They are in place at Burnaby Mountain to maintain the integrity of exam results and the validity of the exam process.
The Ministry of Education provides online access to student data through its student secure website www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/student/welcome.jsp
Students must create an account which requires their Personal Education Number (PEN) which can be found on their report card.
