Monitoring Student Progress in Mathematics and Science
At the end of Elementary Cycle III, the MEESR administers a compulsory examination in mathematics. Teachers score the examination using a scoring guide. The MEESR sometimes collects samples of student work in order to draw up a profile of student learning in mathematics.
To earn a diploma, students must pass uniform (i.e., standard) examinations in mathematics and science and technology (i.e., Science and Technology or Applied Science and Technology) at the end of Secondary IV. The MEESR scores the multiple-choice section of these examinations while schools score the short-answer and constructed response items using scoring guides provided by the MEESR. Schools are responsible for student evaluation and accordingly must adopt a local evaluation policy compliant with current ministerial frameworks.