REGINA — Student performance in core subject areas is the focus of a Provincial Education Plan (PEP) and Government of Saskatchewan initiative to develop a Saskatchewan student assessment program.
The goals of assessment are to provide a fair and objective measure of how students are doing, help guide instruction and assist schools, divisions and government in improving student achievement.
The ministry will be collaborating with PEP partners to further develop the assessment approach for Saskatchewan. This includes exploring a common approach to reading.
Learning and assessment is one of four priorities in the , along with Indigenous education, mental health and wellbeing and student transitions.
The PEP was developed with the education sector, Indigenous organizations, post-secondary education institutions and School Community Councils representing parents.
Assessments will be implemented in a staggered approach. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Grade 5 and 9 students will participate in an annual mathematics assessment, and Grades 4, 7 and 10 students will participate in an English language arts assessment.
All other Canadian provinces currently have their own assessment programs, based on their respective curricula.
