Science 30 Diploma Examination Results. Examiners' Report for June 1998.

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Title: Science 30 Diploma Examination Results. Examiners' Report for June 1998.
Language: English
Authors: Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Student Evaluation Branch.
Availability: Alberta Education, Student Evaluation Branch, 11160 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0L2, Canada.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 1998
Document Type: Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Foreign Countries, General Science, High Schools, Science Education, Student Evaluation, Test Results
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Alberta Grade Twelve Diploma Examinations
Abstract: The summary information contained in this report provides teachers, school administrators, students, and the general public with an overview of the results from the June 1998 administration of the Science 30 Diploma Examination by the Alberta Department of Education in Canada. This information is most helpful when used with the detailed school and jurisdiction reports that are provided to schools and school jurisdiction offices. Findings indicate that 91.5% of the 811 students who took the test achieved the acceptable standard, and 7.5% of those students achieved the standard of excellence. Topics discussed include a description of the examination, achievement of standards, results and examiners' comments, multiple-choice and numerical-response questions, and written-response questions. (ASK)
Entry Date: 1999
Accession Number: ED425923
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The summary information contained in this report provides teachers, school administrators, students, and the general public with an overview of the results from the June 1998 administration of the Science 30 Diploma Examination by the Alberta Department of Education in Canada. This information is most helpful when used with the detailed school and jurisdiction reports that are provided to schools and school jurisdiction offices. Findings indicate that 91.5% of the 811 students who took the test achieved the acceptable standard, and 7.5% of those students achieved the standard of excellence. Topics discussed include a description of the examination, achievement of standards, results and examiners' comments, multiple-choice and numerical-response questions, and written-response questions. (ASK)