Provincial Assessment Information

2024/2025 Grade 10 Numeracy and Grade 10 & 12 Literacy Assessments

The BC Graduation Program requires all grade 10-12 students to write the following Graduation Assessments:

These assessments are mandatory for graduation.

What is the purpose of the Provincial Assessments?

The purpose of these assessments is to measure the extent to which students are literate and numerate and to provide students with information about their proficiency. Overall, the new provincial graduation assessments require students to apply their numeracy and literacy skills in realistic contexts. Rather than assess specific course curricula, the graduation assessments measure the application of numeracy and literacy skills to realistic situations, requiring students to employ the knowledge and skills considered to be essential for future success. The graduation assessments look at students’ ability to apply their knowledge and skills and to analyze, reason, and communicate effectively as they examine, interpret, and solve problems. Graduation assessments also emphasize the importance of the context in which students should be able to use their skills (e.g., home, employment, society) (BC Ministry of Education).

The following policies are associated with the new Graduation Assessments:

Assessments are required for graduation.
Assessments are cross-curricular and stand-alone (not tied to a specific course).
Students are expected to take the Grade 10 Graduation Numeracy Assessment in their Grade 10 year.
Students are expected to take the Grade 10 Graduation Literacy Assessment in their Grade 10 year.
Students are expected to take the Grade 12 Graduation Literacy Assessment in their Grade 12 year.
Students must complete all 3 assessments (Literacy 10, Numeracy 10, Literacy 12) for graduation. Students have up to three opportunities to write the assessments: an initial write (required) and up to two rewrites (optional).
Assessments are scored on a proficiency scale.
The student’s best outcome for each of the Provincial Graduation Assessments will be recorded on their final transcript (BC Ministry of Education).

What do I need to know for Assessment day?

Students are recommended to arrive at 15 minutes before the start of their scheduled exam session. There is no extra time if students are late. The exams are two hours long with up to an extra hour if needed. Students must stay for a minimum of 1 hour during the assessment. Details of the session and venue can be found on the notice board outside the main office.

Things to bring:

Pen or pencil to make notes on provided paper during the assessment
School ID
An approved calculator is allowed if it follows the BC Ministry of Education Calculator Policy: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/assessment/bc-calculator-policy.pdf , however the online assessment does provide a calculator for students to use.
Your Personal Education Number (PEN). Your PEN is NOT your (MyEd) student number, however you can find your PEN by signing into MyEd. If you do not know your PEN, it can be looked up by the invigilator at the beginning of the exam.

How to prepare for an Assessment?

Go to the appropriate assessment page, read through it, watch the videos and do some of the example assessments and activities.