Term: Exempt

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Students were exempted from writing a standards exam for reasons such as: substantial modifications had to be made to the exam in order for the student to write it, or the student was an English as a Second Language student.

Related terms 

• Standards Tests / Achievement Tests

References 

• Brownell M, Roos NP, Fransoo R, Guevremont A, MacWilliam L, Derksen S, Dik N, Bogdanovic B, Sirski M. How Do Educational Outcomes Vary With Socioeconomic Status? Key Findings from the Manitoba Child Health Atlas 2004. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)