Sunday, May 1, 2016

EQAO Update

The EQAO is a provincial standardized test that is given to all elementary students in grade 3 and grade 6 in the province of Ontario. EQAO stands for Education Quality and Accountability Office.
This test assesses the English stream students in math and language (reading and writing). There is a different schedule for French stream students.
EQAO grade 3 testing will be June 1 - 8 this year. The principal has requested that any daytime appointments for grade three students be arranged for days outside of this time period.
Notes for parents:
1. The results of this test are not reflected in report card grades. 
2. The test is not marked by your child's classroom teacher. 
3. The test questions are different every year.
4. Your child's results will be forwarded to you at the end of the September of your child's grade four year.
Please know that your grade 3 child will have been taught the curriculum expectations targeted on this test throughout the grade 3 academic year. Therefore, there is no need to "study" for this test. The most difficult part of preparing children for the EQAO, is teaching the students how to write a standardized test
You can get more information from the EQAO website:
www.eqao.com
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me directly by email or a note in your child's agenda.

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