School Grades: Identifying British Columbia's Best Schools

David Johnson ()

C.D. Howe Institute Commentary, 2008, issue 258

Abstract: Standardized testing is a controversial subject, particularly in British Columbia. However, as this Commentary argues, standardized test results can be a valuable resource as long as they are placed into the proper context. It is no surprise that students who have parents with more education or speak English as a first language do far better on standardized tests than otherwise disadvantaged students. This Commentary compares outcomes in British Columbia schools where students come from similar backgrounds.

Keywords: education papers; social policy; standardized testing; elementary schools; Foundation Skills Assessment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I2 I21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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