Multiple Choice Exams for Math/Science Diploma

From the Key Communique Newsletter for November:

Removal of Written Response in Math/Science Diploma Exams:

In Alberta, the mathematics and science diploma exams will no longer include a written component. The exams in these subjects will be composed of multiple choice and numerical response questions. Students in math and science 30 classes this year will be affected by this change.

Here is a facebook response organized by some students, and here is some feedback on the Alberta Education 'speak out' site.