There s nothing standard about Ontario s provincewide high school math test this year. Some school boards are asking the province s permission to cancel the Education Quality and Accountability Office s Grade 9 Math Assessment, while others are acting without seeking the government s blessing.
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Educators are growing concerned about the impact of a hybrid remote and in-class learning approach for high-school students as early reports from several parts of the country suggest a drop in academic performance.
High-school education has shifted dramatically this academic year, involving less classroom time as students stay home and learn remotely and, in many cases, have to complete course material over a fewer number of weeks. Students’ marks and credit accumulation is an emerging worry among educators and parents as the pandemic’s toll becomes increasingly visible.