FSA Info - October and early November

Hi Grade 4 Parents,

The Grade 4s will be participating in the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) over the next few weeks. We will be doing some practice on chromebooks and in written form so the students gain confidence and familiarity with the process before doing the actual assessments. If you want to know more about the FSAs, please check out the attached parent brochure.

The sample assessments are viewable at the site below. Remember to look at the Grade 4 English versions (not the Grade 7 French!!!).

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/program-management/assessment/foundation-skills-assessment/fsa-samples

You are welcome to take a look and see what sorts of things your children may be asked to complete.

In class I will be using these tests as a tool to teach strategies to help lessen anxiety and ways to maintain positivity when difficulties arise. I see the FSAs as an opportunity for learning rather than an assessment of learning.

If you have any questions please send me an email.

Thanks for your support!

Mr. Mak