The Fraser Institute released its controversial rankings Monday of B.C. and Yukon secondary schools…
The ratings are based on seven indicators, according to the report: the average exam mark in grade 10-12 courses that include a mandatory provincial exam; percentage of grade 10-12 mandatory provincial examinations failed; the average difference by which the school mark exceeds the exam mark in the above-mentioned courses; differences between male and female students in their exam marks in English 10 and Math 10; graduation rate and delayed advancement rate.
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- Fraser Institute report – Secondary schools – http://britishcolumbia.compareschoolrankings.org/secondary/SchoolsByRankLocationName.aspx
- Fraser Institute report – Elementary schools – http://britishcolumbia.compareschoolrankings.org/elementary/SchoolsByRankLocationName.aspx
Background information for parents on Foundation Skills Assessment and the Fraser Institute:
Note: the Fraser Institute reports are controversial. This information is being provided for solely for parent information, so that parents may be informed.
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