“I decided everything was going to be a learning experience, and I was going to make good use of every single moment of every single day.”
—
@terrycrews
, actor
New math resources for teachers are here! Multiple-choice & open-response questions sorted by strand for teachers to use in their lesson planning and delivery in classrooms across the province.
Primary:
Junior:
EQAO assessment conditions should be as close as possible to the regular assessment environment students experience throughout the year. To better align our assessments with today’s classroom, we’re excited to announce key policy updates! Read more here:
“The challenge with mathematics in Ontario may be less about students ‘knowing’ math and more about their ability to apply math knowledge and to engage in related critical thinking.”
#AERA19
#MathSuperpowers
Learn more in our informational report:
EQAO continues to oppose the ranking of schools. This practice not only distracts from conversations about improving learning outcomes but also invites oversimplified comparisons between schools and boards.
#OntEd
Students can now use headphones to listen to white noise or music when they write EQAO assessments. No IEP is required.
Learn more about this and other changes to EQAO’s accommodation and assessment policies:
EQAO research shows that Ontario students in Grades 3 and 6 have stronger knowledge and understanding of fundamental math skills than they have the ability to apply their skills and to think critically about them.
Learn more in our informational report:
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Dan Koenig as Chief Executive Officer of EQAO, effective Sept. 1, 2021. Dan was the associate director of academic affairs and chief operating officer at
@TCDSB
. Welcome to the team!
Are you a student in an Ontario public school between Grade 7 and 12? Do you want to make a difference in the work of EQAO?
If yes, apply to become a member of EQAO’s Student Advisory Committee! More info:
#OntEdu
#StudentVoice
All K-12 EQAO assessments for the 2019–2020 school year have been cancelled, as per direction from the Ministry of Education, due to the extraordinary circumstances facing the province.
Teachers should feel confident about leaving up classroom resources, tips and student work that are non-instructional in nature during EQAO assessments. What is non-instructional? Here are some guidelines for the Grade 9 classroom:
Grade 9 students can now use virtual manipulatives via Internet tools and math applications when they write EQAO assessments. No IEP would be required.
Learn more about this and other changes to EQAO’s accommodation and assessment policies:
"Including [a diversity of] writers and fictional characters ... is a way to increase the chances that students will find … books that reflect their lives, and ones that give them insight into the lives and experiences of people who aren’t like them."
“The challenge with mathematics in Ontario may be less about students ‘knowing’ math and more about their ability to apply math knowledge and to engage in related critical thinking.”
Learn more in our informational report:
#CanYouAnswerThis
?
EQAO releases examples of actual questions from its previous test booklets to help students, parents and educators get familiar with the format of the test and the type of questions asked. Check out our Web site to learn more!
Looking for math resources to help support student learning? Our online booklets contain multiple-choice and open-response questions from the primary and junior assessments sorted by strand:
“Every child in Ontario, regardless of background or circumstance, should have a sense of belonging, the opportunity to excel in school and supports to close opportunity gaps.”
—Norah Marsh, Chief Executive Officer, EQAO
Last week, EQAO CAO
@DrStevenReid
updated our Board of Directors on EQAO’s Equity and Inclusion Strategy. Staff are researching accommodations, exemptions and teacher & student choice, as well as reviewing resources to reflect all Ontarians.
The best way to assess a student’s full range of skills and knowledge is to consider EQAO results alongside achievement information provided by the teacher, such as report cards, assignments and classroom assessments.
We’re wearing orange as we reflect on the impact of Canada’s residential school system on Indigenous peoples and every other person living in Canada.
#OrangeShirtDay
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."
—Pelé, footballer
We are experiencing technical difficulties that affect users’ ability to access the e-assessment platform. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve the issue. Please continue to visit our website for updates.
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."
—Martin Luther King Jr., human rights activist
#EducationWeek
It's
#EducationWeek
!
EQAO is celebrating teaching excellence and student achievement this year by recognizing schools in Ontario that have effectively used data to support student learning.
Stay tuned on Thursday to learn more!
Today we wear orange to honour the victims & survivors of Canada’s residential school system, spread awareness of its impact on Indigenous people in Canada, recognize lessons learned from our past & come together in the spirit of reconciliation.
#OrangeShirtDay
#EveryChildMatters
November is Indigenous Education Month!
Many schools across Ontario are taking this opportunity to teach lessons on Indigenous people’s important historical and contemporary contributions to Canada, as well as the devastating history and continued legacy of residential schools.
"When children bully, they learn to use power and aggression to control and hurt others. … Adults must intervene and teach children how to connect with people respectfully, in positive, healthy ways."
@PREVNet
#OntEd
#BAW2018
A three-year Item Information Report analysis allows educators to see EQAO data trends in mathematics for their school and get a picture of how their students are accessing the curriculum. Learn more by watching our Deeper Dive into Data webinar:
What does a successful performance on the
#OSSLT
look like?
We asked literacy experts from across the province to review students’ work from past assessments and identify the common characteristics of success:
"Daily computational practice, like math games, is provided for students to consolidate their understanding of numbers and boost their confidence. I want students to enjoy math."
—Gr 6 educator
Learn more about the journey of learning at
@byronsouthwood
:
EQAO has officially launched the new
#DataInAction
research framework! We are expanding our research program to examine effective high-quality educational experiences that support student achievement.
Learn more:
📃 EQAO is pleased to introduce a new resource to support educators with understanding the types of questions on the mathematics component of the junior-division assessment! See the resource here:
In support of EQAO’s modernization,
@DrStevenReid
asks those attending
@LDatSchool
’s
#LDInstitute
to provide feedback on how to ensure that our writing tasks are authentic and connect to all students. If anyone else wishes to share their thoughts, please write to info
@eqao
.com.
Instead of pulling an all-nighter, it is recommend that students study throughout the semester, set up study sessions in the evening (the optimal time of alertness and concentration) and get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before exams.
All done! A big thank you to everyone who helped score the primary, junior and Grade 9 assessments this year!
Stay tuned: Highlights of the provincial results will be released August 28.
#OntEd
To inform the development of a teacher-candidate test in Ontario, the agency has compiled a report outlining existing research and key takeaways from other jurisdictions. Read about our findings here:
#OntEd
As part of the
#OntEd
public consultation, we’re excited to share some ideas on what improved and modernized assessments could look like—and how they could better support students, parents, guardians & educators!
Meet our newest representatives of
#StudentVoice
! EQAO's Student Advisory Committee brings together students from across the province to share insights & ideas about how we can improve assessments & initiatives, and increase student engagement. Learn more:
Don’t ask which school has higher EQAO scores; ask what can we learn from EQAO data to help improve student achievement at our school.
Tips for Parents and Guardians:
What can your classroom look like during the
#OSSLT
? We've developed a new resource to clarify which items can be displayed and which ones must be removed or covered during the administration of the test:
📚 Unveiling new support resources of released mathematics questions! Our dedicated staff had the pleasure to present the new EQAO mathematics resources to the central math team at
@PeelSchools
!
The schools recognized today supported students’ positive attitudes toward math, which led to academic success. Our research suggests that attitude and use of strategies are superpowers that support success in math. Read more:
The
#DayofPink
is the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Transmisogyny across the world.
Preventing Bullying and Harassment:
Developing a positive attitude toward mathematics and learning how to use math strategies early have a lasting positive effect on math achievement across the elementary and secondary grades.
#AERA19
#MathSuperpowers
Today we wear orange as a symbol of reflection on the impact of Canada’s residential school system on Indigenous peoples and as a reminder to consider the ways similar injustices continue today. We must all work together to ensure that every child truly matters.
#OrangeShirtDay
We had the pleasure of welcoming Minister Lecce to today's board meeting as we continued our collaborative work to support students so that they reach their full potential.
"It's not so much what we have in this life that matters, it's what we do with what we have. The alphabet is fine, but it's what we do with it that matters most. Making words like 'friend' and 'love'—that's what really matters."
—Fred Rogers, television personality
We've developed a new professional learning resource on how to use EQAO assessments and data to support educator practice and school improvement activities!
Visit our website to learn more: