This release was issued under a previous government.

Alberta high school students once again posted very strong results in science courses, with some of the highest levels of achievement in the past five years in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students in Grades 6 and 9 Science also performed very well.

“Students have shown that Alberta’s future as a leader in science and technology is in safe hands. With the help of high quality curriculum, teachers and school leaders, Alberta students are leaving high school well prepared for an economic future powered by the sciences.”

David Eggen, Minister of Education

Results tend to vary year-to-year in some subject areas. The 2014-15 results were positive overall. One exception was Grade 6 mathematics, which showed a decline at the excellence level. The Ministry has taken steps to strengthen the math program and is working to provide supports for teachers that will improve student success.

The release of Diploma and PAT results is part of the Ministry’s Accountability Pillar report, which includes information on the public’s satisfaction of the education system, high school graduation rates, and the rate at which students are entering post-secondary studies.

Alberta Education is currently in the second year of piloting the digital Grade 3 Student Learning Assessment, during which there will be no reporting of public results. This new assessment will help to better identify student learning needs for teachers and parents at the beginning of the school year.