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This document provides an in-depth look at the Ontario EQAO Large-Scale Assessments for students in Grades 3 and 6, as well as Grade 9 and 10. It details the assessment structures focusing on Reading, Writing, and Mathematics for Grades 3 and 6, and the Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment for both Applied and Academic streams, while also highlighting the components of the Grade 10 OSSLT. The assessments evaluate students' use of strategies, understanding of concepts, and ability to communicate effectively. Preparation practices and test-taking guidelines are also discussed.
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Session 18 Large-Scale Assessment
EQAO: Grade 3 and 6 Assessments Reading:Assesses use of a variety of reading strategies and conventions, understanding concepts, making inferences and connecting ideas.Writing: Assesses use of writing strategies and language conventions, understanding assigned tasks, organizing ideas and communicating with the reader.Mathematics: Assesses demonstration of knowledge and skills across the various strands of mathematics.
EQAO: Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment Includes versions for Applied and Academic students. Assesses knowledge and skills of number sense and algebra, relationships, analytic geometry, measurement and geometry. Items require written responses and multiple-choice format.
EQAO: Grade 10 OSSLT Includes two components (Reading & Writing) Reading involves 12 reading selections (information, graphic, narrative) with 3 question formats (written short answer, written evaluation, multiple-choice). Writing includes 4 writing tasks (summary, opinion, news report, information).
Preparation Practices: Guidelines Test-Prep Practice Defensibility ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Previous Form No Current Form No Generalized Test-Taking Yes Same Format No Varied Format Yes