BC Curriculum Support
The BC curriculum is learner-centred and flexible, focuses on literacy and numeracy, and supports deep learning through concept-based and competency-driven approaches. It is designed to respond to the demanding world our students are entering.
Key Features of the B.C. Curriculum:
- “Know-Do-Understand” model
- Flexible and personalized
- A focus on Literacy and Numeracy
- An emphasis on Indigenous perspectives and First People’s Principles of Learning
- A focus on inclusive practice and accessible learning
- Competency-based approach
- Assessment of curricular competencies as well as content
- Priority on formative assessment (Assessment for Learning) and descriptive feedback
- Student self-assessment, goal setting and ownership of learning
- Emphasis on student proficiency and growth and less on grades or percentages
- Provincial assessments that prioritize higher-order thinking, personalized learning, and strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Student reporting practices align with BC’s curriculum
- Provincial Proficiency Scale Grade K-9
- Letter grades and percentages Grades 10-12
- Written descriptive feedback to accompany scale or letter grade and percentage.
- 5 communications of student learning; 3 written and 2 of flexible format
- Graduation Status Updates Grades 10-12
- Student self-assessment of Core Competencies and goal-setting