Why is more prominence and emphasis being given to learning skills and work habits?
Research shows students need to learn more than just facts if they want to succeed in postsecondary education and the world of work. Ontario’s students are also learning to take initiative, work independently, be self-reliant and work in a team. Schools are teaching critical thinking and problem solving skills in order to give your child the ability to seize every opportunity for jobs and growth in the new knowledge economy. Why did the government introduce a new assessment, evaluation and reporting policy? The purpose of assessment, evaluation and reporting is to improve student learning. New approaches present educators with new challenges and new opportunities to benefit students. Reflecting this new knowledge, Growing Success updates and clarifies the best practices and techniques teachers use to collect and share information with parents and students. Fundamental Principles Ontario’s teachers will use assessment and evaluation practices and procedures that: are fair, transparent a
