School Report for 2003-2004 Lambton Kent District School Board

Grade 9

Explanation of Terms
All Students	Results are reported for all students in the program (formerly Method 1). The number of students in each reporting category is reported as a percentage of all students in the program (i.e., students at the four levels of achievement and those in the exempt, no data, NEIS and Below Level 1 categories described below).
Participating Students	Results are reported only for those students who took part in the assessment (formerly Method 2). The number of students in each reporting category is reported as a percentage of only those students who took part in the assessment (i.e., students in the exempt and no data categories are excluded).
Provincial Standard	The Ministry of Education, in The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: Mathematics, has set Level 3 as the provincial standard.
Levels 1-4	The levels of achievement and the corresponding percentage grade ranges are as follows: Level 4 (80-100%): The student has demonstrated a very high to outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard. Level 3 (70-79%): The student has demonstrated a high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard. Level 2 (60-69%): The student has demonstrated some of the required knowledge and skills. Achievement is below, but approaching, the provincial standard. Level 1 (50-59%): The student has demonstrated a passable level of achievement. Achievement is below the provincial standard.

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For additional information contact:

Paul Millman, Chair of the Board, (519) 337-5675

Gayle Stucke, Director of Education, (519) 336-1500, Ext 297

Ruth Mattingley, Superintendent of Business, (519) 336-1500, Ext. 263

Peter Robinson, Manager of Secondary Program, (519) 336-1500, Ext. 466

For reference information contact:

Trish Johnston, Executive Assistant and Communications Officer (519) 336-1530, Ext. 230

November 25, 2004

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