Manitoba stands firm on percentage grades. Confusing lingo like “progressing” and “emerging” fails students and families

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Percentages have been a staple on Manitoba report cards for many years. The former NDP government did the right thing when it introduced a provincial report card in 2012 that mandated percentage marks for all Grade 7 to 12 students.

Percentages are easily understood by parents, students, post-secondary institutions and employers. Virtually everyone knows the difference between a mark of 40 and a mark of 95. The numbers say a lot, and no further explanation is needed.

Percentages also allow for a wide range of performance. By using a 0–100 scale, teachers can accurately report that some levels of academic excellence are higher than others. For example, while 99 per cent and 91 per cent are both good grades, there’s no question that 99 per cent is better. Report cards should reflect this subtle difference.

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