PEP Performance Task exam cancelled

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PEP Performance Task exam cancelled

The Ministry of Education is reporting that the administration of the Performance Task component of the Grade 6 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) has been cancelled. The exam was scheduled for March 22 and 24. And the Ability Test, which was set for next...

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