Grade 10 Literacy Exam Information
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Grade 10 students will write their literacy exams the week of October 30th. We will run info sessions in the library with PE classes in October. If you are not enrolled in PE 10, or if you miss your day, please join any of the sessions below:
Tuesday, October 10 P2 - Urquhart P3 - Coghill P4 - Mahal Wednesday, October 11 P5 - Atkinson Thursday, October 12 P2 - Atkinson P3 - Urquhart Friday, October 13 P1 - Coghill Thursday, October 19 P5 - Urquhart |
Helpful Links
Exam Information (with videos)
This is the main site from the BC Ministry of Education regarding this examination. Here, you can find links to sample exams, answer keys, sample written responses, videos about the exam, etc.
Exam Sample (online)
Please note that this is the format that you will write so it is important to practice clicking through the online exam, typing, and selecting answers.
This is the main site from the BC Ministry of Education regarding this examination. Here, you can find links to sample exams, answer keys, sample written responses, videos about the exam, etc.
Exam Sample (online)
Please note that this is the format that you will write so it is important to practice clicking through the online exam, typing, and selecting answers.
Sample Answers - I highly recommend reading these samples to have an idea of the type of answers the markers want to see. Each sample has a "Rationale" at the bottom, which indicates why the mark was given.
Rubric/Key for Form A
Rubric/Key for Form B
Literacy Exam Terms for Students - an overview of key terms created by Vicci Halabi
Key Directions You May See - an overview of key directions on the exam created by Vicci Halabi. Consider how you might answer questions which begin with these prompts and how you have answered these types of questions in the past.
Graphic Organizers You May See - a sample of graphic organizers created by Vicci Halabi. Think about times you have used these types of graphic organizers in the past.
Handout - from the presentation in the library, introducing the exam format
Literacy Exam Prep Powerpoint
Infographic Samples - This link is NOT associated with the exam but contains lots of infographics; if you feel like you'd like additional practice reading and interpreting infographics, have a look here.
More infographic samples - This link is NOT associated with the exam but contains lots of infographics; if you feel like you'd like additional practice reading and interpreting infographics, have a look here.
Rubric/Key for Form A
Rubric/Key for Form B
Literacy Exam Terms for Students - an overview of key terms created by Vicci Halabi
Key Directions You May See - an overview of key directions on the exam created by Vicci Halabi. Consider how you might answer questions which begin with these prompts and how you have answered these types of questions in the past.
Graphic Organizers You May See - a sample of graphic organizers created by Vicci Halabi. Think about times you have used these types of graphic organizers in the past.
Handout - from the presentation in the library, introducing the exam format
Literacy Exam Prep Powerpoint
Infographic Samples - This link is NOT associated with the exam but contains lots of infographics; if you feel like you'd like additional practice reading and interpreting infographics, have a look here.
More infographic samples - This link is NOT associated with the exam but contains lots of infographics; if you feel like you'd like additional practice reading and interpreting infographics, have a look here.
TEST TAKING TIPS
Remember to:
- Arrive on time so you don't feel rushed
- Take your time reading so that you understand what each article says
- If you feel overwhelmed, stop, close your eyes, and focus on taking a deep breath while counting to three, then exhale while counting to five
- Remember that the exam's suggested times add up to two hours and then you have an extra (third) hour to complete it
- You can answer and "flag" a question so that you can return to it later if you have time
- Plan out your written work on a scrap piece of paper before you begin typing
- Refer to the texts you've read when you write about them
- Choose the best possible answer for multiple choice
- Provide examples and evidence in your writing
- Practice the exam online, and read sample answers, so you have a solid idea about what is expected and how to navigate the exam
- "Flag" a question if you would like to return to it later
