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Key Facts: BC GLA 12 Exam
3 parts
GLA 12 is delivered online in Part A, Part B and an unscored self-reflection
B.C. Curriculum - Grade 12 Literacy Assessment
Grade 12
Written during the Grade 12 year as a provincial graduation requirement
B.C. Curriculum - Grade 12 Literacy Assessment
About 2 hours
Designed completion time, with additional time available as needed
B.C. Curriculum - Grade 12 Literacy Assessment
4-point scale
Results reported as Emerging, Developing, Proficient or Extending
Government of B.C. - Graduation Assessments
No pass mark
There is no pass or fail; the assessment must be written to graduate
Government of B.C. - Graduation Assessments
Cross-curricular
Based on literacy skills from K-12, not a single subject or course
B.C. Curriculum - Grade 12 Literacy Assessment
Selected-response + written
Combines selected-response questions with graphic-organizer and extended written responses
B.C. Curriculum - Grade 12 Literacy Assessment Specifications
No fee
Free for B.C. students as part of the graduation program
Government of B.C. - Graduation Assessments
The Graduation Literacy Assessment 12 (GLA 12) is a British Columbia provincial graduation requirement written during Grade 12. It is delivered online in three parts: Part A (comprehend and analyze texts) and Part B (go beyond the texts) combine selected-response questions with written responses, and a final self-reflection is unscored. There is no time limit beyond a roughly two-hour design and no pass or fail mark; results are reported on the four-point scale of Emerging, Developing, Proficient and Extending. The assessment is cross-curricular and free for B.C. students. This 100-question bank provides original selected-response reading-comprehension and analysis practice modelled on GLA 12 skills.
Sample BC GLA 12 Practice Questions
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1Read: 'The harbour town had changed beyond recognition. Where fishing boats once crowded the docks, glass cafes now caught the morning light, and the only nets to be seen hung as decoration on the walls.' What is the main idea of this passage?
2A passage states: 'Devon checked his phone for the fourth time in a minute, then shoved it deep into his pocket as if hiding it from himself.' What can you infer about Devon?
3In the sentence 'The committee's response was tepid, offering neither support nor outright rejection,' the word 'tepid' most nearly means:
4An article begins: 'Plastic that takes five hundred years to break down is used, on average, for twelve minutes.' Why does the writer pair these two numbers?
5Read this line from a poem: 'Grief is a guest who arrives without knocking / and stays long after the lamps are out.' What does this comparison suggest about grief?
6A passage describes: 'First, gather your materials. Next, measure twice before cutting. Finally, sand each edge until it is smooth.' How is this passage organized?
7Read: 'The editorial argued that the new bylaw would protect green space, though it offered no data and relied mostly on the writer's personal feelings about the park.' Which statement is an opinion from the editorial rather than a fact?
8Two texts discuss remote work. Text 1 emphasizes flexibility and saved commute time; Text 2 emphasizes isolation and blurred work-life boundaries. What is the main difference between the two texts?
9A speaker claims: 'Everyone I know loves this app, so it must be the best one available.' What is the main weakness in this argument?
10Read: 'By the time the volunteers arrived, the riverbank was already lined with neighbours holding shovels, sandbags stacked taller than the children who had carried them.' What does this detail mainly convey?
About the BC GLA 12 Exam
The Graduation Literacy Assessment 12 (GLA 12) is a provincial graduation requirement in British Columbia, written by students during their Grade 12 year. It is delivered online and is cross-curricular, drawing on literacy skills students build across kindergarten to Grade 12 rather than on a single subject or course. The assessment has three parts: Part A asks students to comprehend and analyze a diverse array of texts using selected-response questions and a graphic-organizer written response; Part B asks students to go beyond the texts with further selected-response questions and an extended written response chosen from two prompts tied to an essential question; and a final self-reflection component is included but not scored. GLA 12 measures critical and reflective thinking, comprehension, inference, analysis and the ability to communicate ideas drawn from texts. Results are reported on the four-point proficiency scale (Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Extending) with no simple pass mark.
Assessment
Delivered online in three parts: Part A (comprehend and analyze texts) with selected-response questions and a graphic-organizer written response; Part B (go beyond the texts) with selected-response questions and an extended written response chosen from two prompts; and an unscored self-reflection. It is cross-curricular and not tied to a single course.
Time Limit
No strict time limit. The assessment is designed to take about two hours, and students may take additional time if they need it.
Passing Score
No pass or fail mark. Results are reported on the four-point provincial proficiency scale (Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Extending) and recorded on the student transcript; the assessment must be written to satisfy graduation requirements.
Exam Fee
There is no fee for B.C. students; the Graduation Literacy Assessment 12 is provided at no cost as a provincial graduation requirement. (Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Education and Child Care)
BC GLA 12 Exam Content Outline
Part A: Comprehend and Analyze Texts
Official assessment: selected-response questions plus a graphic-organizer written response based on a diverse array of texts. Practice here focuses on main idea, supporting detail, inference, vocabulary in context, author's purpose, tone, text structure, point of view and how literary and informational texts create meaning.
Part B: Go Beyond the Texts
Official assessment: further selected-response questions and an extended written response chosen from two prompts tied to an essential question. Practice here focuses on synthesizing ideas across texts, comparing perspectives, evaluating arguments and evidence, connecting texts to broader ideas and identifying the most relevant support for an interpretation.
Self-Reflection and Test Strategy
Official assessment includes an unscored self-reflection. Practice here builds reading strategy: locating evidence in a passage, eliminating unsupported options, recognising fact versus opinion, and reading the question stem carefully so the selected answer is grounded in the text.
How to Pass the BC GLA 12 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No pass or fail mark. Results are reported on the four-point provincial proficiency scale (Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Extending) and recorded on the student transcript; the assessment must be written to satisfy graduation requirements.
- Assessment: Delivered online in three parts: Part A (comprehend and analyze texts) with selected-response questions and a graphic-organizer written response; Part B (go beyond the texts) with selected-response questions and an extended written response chosen from two prompts; and an unscored self-reflection. It is cross-curricular and not tied to a single course.
- Time limit: No strict time limit. The assessment is designed to take about two hours, and students may take additional time if they need it.
- Exam fee: There is no fee for B.C. students; the Graduation Literacy Assessment 12 is provided at no cost as a provincial graduation requirement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BC Graduation Literacy Assessment 12 (GLA 12)?
GLA 12 is a British Columbia provincial graduation requirement written during Grade 12. It is an online, cross-curricular assessment of literacy skills (comprehension, analysis and communication) built across K-12, not based on a single subject or course.
How is the GLA 12 structured?
It is delivered online in three parts: Part A (comprehend and analyze texts) and Part B (go beyond the texts), which combine selected-response questions with written responses, plus a final self-reflection that is not scored.
Is there a pass mark on the GLA 12?
No. There is no pass or fail mark. Results are reported on the four-point provincial proficiency scale of Emerging, Developing, Proficient and Extending and recorded on the student transcript.
How long does the GLA 12 take?
There is no strict time limit. The assessment is designed to be completed in about two hours, and students may take additional time if they need it.
Is the GLA 12 required to graduate in B.C.?
Yes. Writing the Graduation Literacy Assessment 12 is a graduation requirement. Students must also complete the Graduation Numeracy Assessment 10 to satisfy the provincial graduation program.
Are these official B.C. Ministry questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions modelled on GLA 12 selected-response skills. The B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care provides official sample assessments and specifications separately.