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Draft K-6 curriculum

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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 two subjects and one key learning theme that underpin the draft curriculum.... 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 two subjects and one key learning theme that underpin the draft curriculum. The two subjects are: fine arts and social studies. The one key learning theme in Alberta’s draft K-6 curriculum is citizenship.

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New K-6 curriculum

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This series of fact sheets was created to support an understanding of Alberta's new K-6 curriculum by explaining the six subjects and three key learning themes that are applied across all subjects... More ≫

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This series of fact sheets was created to support an understanding of Alberta's new K-6 curriculum by explaining the six subjects and three key learning themes that are applied across all subjects and grades. The six subjects are: English language arts and literature, mathematics, physical education and wellness, French first language and literature, French immersion language arts and literature and science. The three key learning themes that span all grades in the final K-6 curriculum are: literacy, numeracy and practical skills. More fact sheets will be added as the new K-6 curriculum is finalized.

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What we heard report, Alberta draft K-6 curriculum virtual feedback sessions

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In January and February 2022, nearly 600 participants shared diverse viewpoints on each draft kindergarten to Grade 6 subject area and the draft social studies design blueprint during virtual... More ≫

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In January and February 2022, nearly 600 participants shared diverse viewpoints on each draft kindergarten to Grade 6 subject area and the draft social studies design blueprint during virtual engagement sessions. This report details the feedback received during the engagement sessions.

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Draft K-6 curriculum - public feedback survey : detailed report

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Between March 2021 and February 2022, Albertans provided feedback on the draft kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) curriculum through an online survey offered in English and French. This report presents... More ≫

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Between March 2021 and February 2022, Albertans provided feedback on the draft kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) curriculum through an online survey offered in English and French. This report presents an analysis and key findings of the survey.

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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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