VSB: After The Bell
VSB: After The Bell
Vancouver School Board
Ep. 38 - After the Bell: LIVE! Discussing the Foundation Skills Assessments (FSAs)
1 hour Posted Sep 24, 2025 at 3:30 pm.
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Welcome to After the Bell: LIVE! In this episode, we are joined by Jackie Cummings, vice-principal at Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary, and Joe Maher, principal at Queen Alexandra Elementary.

This discussion covers the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), with clear information about the FSAs, common misconceptions, how it works, and what you can do to help your child understand the assessment.  


Hosted by Jiana Chow!


Additional Resources:

Sample FSA Question: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/program-management/assessment/foundation-skills-assessment/fsa-samples  

 

About the FSAs: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/administration/program-management/assessment/foundation-skills-assessment  

 

Ministry of Education FSA Parent Brochure: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/sites/curriculum.gov.bc.ca/files/pdf/assessment/fsa/en-foundation-skills-assessment-for-parents-and-caregivers.pdf