Alberta Diploma Exam
standardized test in Canada
Alberta Diploma Exams are standardized tests taken by Alberta and Nunavut students in grade 12. The government instituted the examinations through Alberta Education to attain greater accountability and ensure its students were well regarded when applying to tertiary institutions. Tests may be administered in English or French. Alberta, out of all Canadian provinces has the most standardized testing procedure of any province.
The Diploma Examinations are taken by students enrolled in 30-1 and 30-2 level courses. Results of the diplomas are an important factor in admissions to universities and colleges across Canada as exam results make up 30% of the course grade for 30-level subjects.
Standardized testing is controversial in general, and Alberta is not an exception. The Alberta Teacher's Association is formally against standardized testing.
History
Diploma Examinations
1892 was the first time that students in, what is today Alberta, took provincial exams. At the time, Alberta had not been created as a province yet and was part of the North-West Territories.
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