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Draft K-6 curriculum [Urdu]

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This series of fact sheets was created to support an understanding of Alberta's draft K-6 curriculum by explaining the eight subjects and five key learning themes that underpin the curriculum. The... More ≫

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This series of fact sheets was created to support an understanding of Alberta's draft K-6 curriculum by explaining the eight subjects and five key learning themes that underpin the curriculum. The eight subjects are: English language arts and literature, fine arts, French first language and literature, French immersion language arts and literature, mathematics, physical education and wellness, science, and social studies. The five key learning themes that span all grades are: knowledge, literacy, numeracy, practical skills and diversity.

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Alberta's student learning assessment program : an integrated evaluation

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In 2013, the Government of Alberta announced that it was ending the Grade 3 Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) program and that beginning in the 2014/15 school year a new Student Learning... More ≫

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In 2013, the Government of Alberta announced that it was ending the Grade 3 Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) program and that beginning in the 2014/15 school year a new Student Learning Assessment (SLA) program would take its place. Alberta Education chose to develop the SLA program through a series of pilots. In conjunction with the 2016 pilot this study was commissioned to examine the effectiveness of the SLA program.

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Numeracy : Performance Task Exemplars: Zoo

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The Sample Performance Task is an example of the type of performance task that will be administered in the 2015 Pilot Student Learning Assessment (SLA3).

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Framework for student learning : competencies for engaged thinkers and ethical citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit

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This framework is the result of a review of educational literature and research and other provincial and international frameworks for learning, and online consultations and face-to-face... More ≫

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This framework is the result of a review of educational literature and research and other provincial and international frameworks for learning, and online consultations and face-to-face engagements with educators, parent groups, students, teachers, school administrators, researchers, employers and non-governmental organizations. These activities confirmed among other things, general support for the competencies, described in Inspiring Action on Education (2010), that contribute to an inclusive education system and success for all students. Embedding competencies in curriculum will enable educators to develop engaging and relevant learning experiences for Alberta students.

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