Outcome Based Assessment

What is Outcome based Assessment?

In Alberta, the curriculum is based on learning outcomes. An outcome describes what your child is expected to know, understand and do in each subject area. Outcome based learning identifies a student’s strengths, areas requiring growth and next steps for continued learning. An example of a learning outcome in Grade 1 mathematics is  ‘Students interpret and explain quantity to 100’. 

In the past, assessment was used to provide a grade to students. Current research has taught us that assessment can also be used to improve student learning. Outcome based learning focuses on grades and reporting that is more accurate, fair, justified, meaningful, and supports progress in learning. For parents/guardians, it confirms a student’s achievement without comparison to others, while also providing a more realistic description of their learning.