1. Collaborative Assessment Tool (CAT)

Purpose: To describe and reflect how the curriculum framework is being implemented in practice.

Uses:

  • Identifies key features of curriculum-aligned provisions and practices.
  • Observes physical environment, interactions, and conversations.
  • Supports collaborative reflection and improvement.

Collaborative Assessment Tool (CAT)


2. Collaborative Assessment Tool Reflective Guide (CAT-RG)

Purpose: To support reflective practice and professional growth.

Uses:

  • Encourages ongoing reflection on pedagogical practices related to curriculum-aligned provisions and practices.
  • Provides prompts and guidance for deeper thinking.
  • Supports reflective journaling of thoughts, curiosities, and actions.

Collaborative Assessment Tool Reflective Guide (CAT-RG)

This short video will outline this resource and help you understand how to use it in your practice.
Exploring the CAT Reflective Guide


3. Collaborative Assessment Tool Validation (CAT-V)

Purpose: To measure and validate the implementation of the New Brunswick Curriculum Framework ~ English (NBCF~E).

Uses:

  • Focuses on key expectations from CAT and CAT-RG.
  • Used for facility-level evaluation in Early Learning Childcare and Early Learning Home facilities.

This short video will outline this resource and help you understand how to use it in your practice.
Exploring the CAT-V