Term: Absent

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

For students who were supposed to write a standards exam, an outcome of "absent" was assigned when the students were absent on the day or days of the exam (for example, due to illness or medical condition).

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)