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The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Sunday November 18, 2001 - 5 Catholic board pleased by test results (Continued from page 1) In writing tests, 67% scored a grade of three or four, compared to 55% provincially. In math, 72% scored a grade of three or four, compared to 65% provincially. The Grade 6 students were similarly above provincial aver ages, with 65% receiving scores of 3 or 4 in reading, compared to 56% provincially. In writing, 66% of Halton's Catholic students received a grade of 3 or 4, compared to 54% provincially. In math, 63% scored a grade of 3 or 4, compared to 56% provincially. However, possibly more important is the fact that fewer than 7% of students on any test received a grade of 1, which would signify that their skills were significantly behind their grade level. On the Grade 3 writing test, only 1% of Halton's Catholic students received the lowest grade. Remedial programs and resources are made available to students, who do score below grade expectations, says board superintendent Elaine Hine. However, she says that the provincial tests alone may not provide a true measure of a stu dent's abilities. A student may be ill or dis tracted, or otherwise just not performing up to par on the day or days of the provincial tests. "Provincial assessments con tinue to be just one of a number of indicators which we consider in conjunction with the teacher's assessment of student work," said Hine. She adds that the board is continuing to work to improve student achievement, through the development of new assess ment tools and the purchase of new learning resources. A total of 1,903 Grade 3 stu dents and 1,740 Grade 6 stu dents at 32 schools across the board participated in last year's tests. Data on the test results for individual schools is expected to be available on Dec. 10, after parents and teachers have been provided with results. Each Catholic elementary school will then use the data to develop an action plan to improve the specific learning needs of the school. "This is one more way that we can look at trends that are happening, because our overall thrust is to improve student achievement," says Hine. Up to 30% savings· for those young drivers who... MAKE THE GRADE S ta te F arm I n s u ra n c e R e w a rd s Y oung D riv ers! *Young drivers can save up to 30% off their Auto Insurance with these discounts: · Good Student Discount · Driver Training · Multicar Discount · Multiline Discount Call m y office or email m e for m ore details on our Discounts for Young Drivers. CARP wants students' stories about grandparents The third Annual Intergenerational Contest sponsored by the Halton Chapter of Canada's Association For The Fifty Plus (CARP) has been announced to the schools. The contest is open to all students attending a Secondary School within Halton. Students are requested to write an essay relating an experience, or conversation she/he had with a grandparent or other mature person. Each school may submit what the staff has determined to be the best essay to represent their school. Entries are to be submit ted by March 31, 2002. The judges will choose the first, second and third best entries and prizes of $300, $200, and $100 respectively, will be awarded to the three students who wrote these essays. The three students will be invited to the month ly meeting of the Chapter on May 22, when prizes will be awarded and the students invited to read their essay to the members and guests. The objective of the contest is to promote com munication and relationship between high school students or teens and their grandparents of other mature people. For information, call Harry Bowers at 905335-5717. Andrew Heideman, Agent 2828 Kingsway Drive 2nd Floor Oakville, ON 905-829-0018 andrew.heideman.bdus@statefaiin.coni Like a g o o d neighbour, State Farm is there.' ttiite fd r m S t . l l. I .irI I I com I. M u tu .it FREE GAS FIREPLACE SEMINAR P r e s e n te d b y Bar-B-Q Gas Grill & Fireplace a n d Dr. George A. Painvin M.D. is pleased to announce the opening of his stress counselling practice in O A K V IL L E ^ R e g e n c y " Im portant questions to ask when choosing a gas fireplace. Speak w ith our Regency Manufacturer's representative and Gas Fitter. Service & Maintenance tips. Date: Thursday, November 22nd Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: B ar-B-Q G as G rill & F ireplace 490 Speers Road Oakville CALL: 905-844-3224 L IM IT E D S P A C E A V A IL A B L E - P L E A SE C A L L T O RESERVE SPACE B y app oin tm e n t 416-714-6201 stresstherapy@canada.com B a r -B -Q G a s G r il l & F ir e p l a c e ?r,*