Government of New Brunswick

Reports on Achievement 2023-2024

Reports on Achievement 2022-2023

  

2023-2024 Minister's Message

Each year, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development releases reports on achievement results to inform families and the public about student performance related to provincial education plan outcomes.

Provincial assessments provide important information about the education system in New Brunswick. For educators, they provide feedback about alignment with provincial curricular standards and the appropriateness of their expectations for students. For the public, it ensures transparency related to how the system is performing.

In 2023-24, our assessment program was delivered online.

Looking at the 2023-24 assessments results, we are pleased that ten of the 15 assessments showed improved results compared to the previous year. In particular, the continued growth in English reading is encouraging. Seventy-six percent of Grade 6 students and eighty-two percent of Grade 9 students were successful on these assessments. There were also gains in scientific literacy, where seventy-six percent of Grade 6 students and seventy-five percent of Grade 8 students were successful in these assessments. These are accomplishments worth celebrating and motivate us to keep working.

The results showed a decline in English reading assessments in Grade 4. While the decline was small – one percentage point across the province – we are concerned because we know how important literacy is. We continue to work tirelessly to ensure we can help our students develop those skills. Our efforts are illustrated by a six percent increase in assessment success for Grade 6 students, and an almost two percent increase in success on the Grade 9 English Language Proficiency Assessment, compared to last year.

On the organizational side, we have updated how we deliver our Anglophone Provincial Assessment Program over the last few years. The results are now available to teachers about their students specifically, rather than only at the school, district, or provincial level. Tracking results this way will facilitate cohort comparison and allow a deeper analysis of factors associated with academic achievement.

Education is a top priority for our government. New Brunswick students, educators, families, and those responsible for system supports have much to be proud of every day. We will continue to work to help our students develop the skills they need to be successful, both in the classroom and in the future.

Sincerely,

 


Hon. Claire Johnson, PhD
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development


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