Term: Earned Eight or More Credits in Grade 9

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2015-06-23

Definition:

This is a measure of academic achievement for a student in grade 9. The completion of eight or more credits (each course is worth a credit) in a student's first year of grade 9 is the required number of credits to successfully complete grade 9.

Related concepts 

• Children in Care (CIC) and Educational Outcomes
• Grade 9 Achievement Index

Related terms 

• Grade 9 Achievement Index

References 

• Brownell M, Chartier M, Au W, MacWilliam L, Schultz J, Guenette W, Valdivia J. The Educational Outcomes of Children in Care in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2015. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)