Exams

Diploma Exams

The weighting of diploma exams is 30%.

Diploma Exams are administered annually in January, April, June, August and November according to the schedule posted in the Alberta Education website. 

Alberta Education Diploma Exams

• Major Works Data Sheet Diploma Exam Review Part A
• English 30-1 Diploma Part A Exam Rubric #1:  Personal Response
• English 30-1 Diploma Part A Exam Rubric #2: Critical/Analytical Response
• English 30-1 Diploma Part A Exam Rubric #3: Persuasive Writing in Context Assignment
• English 30-2 Diploma Part A Exam Rubric #1: Visual Reflection
• English 30-2 Diploma Part A Exam Rubric #2: Literary Explorations Assignment
• English 30-2 Diploma Part A Exam Rubric #3: Persuasive Writing in Context
• Study Tool for Diploma Exam Part B:  Literary Glossary

Diploma Rewrites

If you are planning to rewrite a diploma exam in January or June, you must register and pay for your exam through MyPass, and give a copy of your receipt to Mr Thompson.

SAT Test Resource

Students who are interested in taking the SAT test should refer to this website. The site has test dates for numerous exams (all in one location), and even has practice questions and SAT math review videos, which are really helpful.

Exam Bank

One of the most effective ways to prepare for exams is to practice taking past versions and use Alberta Education released exams or the exam bank. This helps you get used to the format of the questions, and–if you time yourself–can also be good practice for making sure you spend the right amount of time on each section.

STUDENT  INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAM BANK LOGIN

***See your teacher or Library for Login/Password (remove any autofill)***

Students must access the site, click on grade level or area they wish to practice at top of the page, then "Start Test" to the left of the practice exam, then login with the login and password as given by staff/Library.  Answer questions, click "Submit" and test will be marked and any mistakes highlighted.