Provincial Guides for Grading

Level

Definition

Letter Grade
(Grades 1 to 6)

Percentage Mark
(Grades 7 and 8)

Level 4

The student has demonstrated the required knowledge and skills. Achievement exceeds the provincial standard.

A+ A A–

90–100 85–89 80–84

Level 3

The student has demonstrated most of the required knowledge and skills. Achievement meets the provincial standard.

B+ B B–

77–79 73–76 70–72

Level 2

The student has demonstrated some of the required knowledge and skills. Achievement approaches the provincial standard.

C+ C C–

67–69 63–66 60–62

Level 1

The student has demonstrated some of the required knowledge and skills in limited ways. Achievement falls much below the provincial standard.

D+ D D –

57–59 53–56 50–52

R or Below 50

The student has not demonstrated the required knowledge and skills. Extensive remediation is required.

R

Below 50