The Public Document Outcomes specifically define what students are expected to know and be able to do at certain stages of their schooling. An emphasis on outcomes provides a strong basis for evaluating student achievement and determining the effectiveness of the curriculum. This document makes available to the public a synopsis of those outcomes which students are expected to achieve at end of Grades three, six, and nine. Student performance in achieving these outcomes is governed by performance standards and expectations. Outcomes ensure consistency of expectations and common reference points for students, educators, and parents.
Outcomes provide the basis for reporting to parents.
In general, a focus on outcomes is intended to bring increased stringency and structure to the entire evaluation process as the education system becomes more accountable to society. It is recognized that high levels of educational achievement are essential to the social and economic well-being of the Province. Clearly identified outcomes brings us closer to becoming a province whose achievement levels can rank with the best in the nation. The curriculum working groups functioned as sounding boards for other groups whose mandates impacted upon curriculum issues. They frequently responded to and prepared position papers for those groups.