New Saskatchewan Minister of Education Everett Hindley is looking at how the province will be testing kids in new ways.
The province released details of a plan this week to develop a Saskatchewan student assessment program that will provide data on how students are doing in core subject areas.
It is part of what they're calling a renewed focus on getting back to basics in education.
"We want our students to receive the foundational skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a growing province," Hindley said. "A provincial assessment program will help us identify how kids are doing in the classroom so we can provide teachers and students with the building blocks needed to have the best learning experience. We look forward to working with the education sector to get back to basics with a renewed focus on K-3 reading."
The government said goals of assessment are to provide a fair and objective measure of how students are doing, help guide instruction and assist schools, divisions and government in improving student achievement.
The province noted assessments will be implemented in a staggered approach. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Grade 5 and 9 students will participate in an annual mathematics assessment, and Grades 4, 7 and 10 students will participate in an English language arts assessment.