Province Legislates Reading, Math Assessments of Young Alberta Students

Alberta to Legislate Early Math and Writing Screenings to Address ‘Classroom Complexity’

The Alberta government plans to introduce legislation requiring early math and reading assessments in schools, part of a strategy it says will help address classroom complexity by identifying students who need extra support as early as possible. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides made the announcement on Nov. 3, saying that as more students with learning needs, behavioural challenges, and language barriers join schools, the province’s class…

Education bill would make early years screening tests law for Alberta schools

A new bill would make provincially mandated screening tests in literacy and numeracy codified in law — a first for Alberta government assessments.

Alberta introduces bill to mandate early literacy, math tests in schools

The Alberta government has unveiled Bill 6, a proposed amendment to the Education Act that the province says aims to strengthen foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics for young learners across the province. If passed, the legislation would make literacy and numeracy screenings mandatory for all students from kindergarten to Grade 3. The goal […]

Alberta proposes changes to the Education Act to mandate math and reading assessments for students K-3

Nicolaides said the province is proposing to make the numeracy and literacy assessment law to ensure "standardization across the province."

Province legislates reading, math assessments of young Alberta students

The provincial government announced Monday it plans to legislate the requirement of assessments of the reading and math skills of young Alberta students.

Early reading and math screenings become mandatory in Alberta schools

Source: FacebookAuthor: Isaac LamoureuxAlberta is finally making sure the province’s youngest students get the education support they need with new mandatory reading and math screenings as classrooms grow “increasingly complex.”The Education (Prioritizing Literacy and Numeracy) Amendment Act, 2025 (Bill 6) mandates literacy and numeracy screenings for all public, separate, francophone, charter and accredited independent schools, as well as early…