The latest standardized test results for Bluewater District School Board are in.
Grade 3 reading tests showed an increase to 62% of students meeting or exceeding the provincial standard, while 63% made the grade in writing.
53% of students met the mark in Grade 3 math tests, which resembled a province wide decline.
74% of Grade 6 students were meeting or exceeding standards in reading, while 70% met the grade in writing.
35% of Grade 6 students met the standard in math assessments, while the provincial average was 50%.
In Grade 9 applied math, 49% were working at expectations, compared to a 45% average. In academic classes, 78% were performing up to the provincial standard.
74% of participants passed the Grade 10 Literacy test.
Bluewater graduation rates have continued to increase over time.
“The latest EQAO results will help to inform our next steps. We have seen steady growth over the years in primary reading, and junior reading and writing, and are pleased with the gains we have made in Grade 9 mathematics. We will continue to dedicate resources to support increased achievement in mathematics and literacy across the grades. We are encouraged by the newly introduced Renewed Mathematics Strategy by the Ministry of Education, which will help us to move forward,” says Superintendent of Education Wendy Kolohon.
