Grade 8 Provincial Literacy Assessment - General Resources:

• English Language Arts 8 Curriculum Document

  • 1. • Click here for the 2020-21 - 7-9 Foundational Literacy Learning

• PLANS Reading, Writing, and Mathematics/Mathématiques in Grade 8 RWM8 website - Provides all the information and documents for the RWM8, including the following key resources:

  • 1. • Nova Scotia Assessment: Reading and Writing in Grade 8 – Lessons Learned

       • Nova Scotia Assessments Information Guide

       • Teacher Checklist for the 2021–2022 Nova Scotia RWM8

       • Link to RWM8 Sample Questions and Instructions (located on the secure "Educators" area website: choose “GNSPES/SEPNE” from the dropdown list and click “select”, teachers can enter their logon credentials, and click on the assessment folder)

Background Information

2021–2022 Nova Scotia Assessment: The Grade 8 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics/Mathématiques (RWM8-EN/RWM8-IM) will be administered between May 24 and June 3, 2022.

Provincial assessments provide a snapshot of student performance relative to selected curriculum outcomes in English Language Arts. They support learning by providing feedback to students, teachers and parents about student learning. Provincial assessments can also provide system-wide information that assists in identifying educational trends and making decisions about resources and support.

The RWM8 was cancelled during the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years as a result of COVID-19.