January 2023
Dear parents and guardians:
Re: Upcoming EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
On Monday, January 23rd, 2023 and Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, students currently enrolled in the Grade 9 mathematics course (MTH1W) will be taking part in the online Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics administered by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). This assessment is administered province-wide and has been developed by Ontario teachers and assessment experts. It is designed to allow students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge relating to mathematics as described in The Ontario Curriculum, Grade 9: Mathematics (2021).
Students will complete the assessment in two sessions (Session A and Session B). Each session will be completed in one sitting and will take approximately 60 minutes to complete, with additional time if needed.
The assessment uses a multi-stage computer adaptive testing model that adapts to the individual student’s performance as the student progresses through each session. Students will also be presented with a questionnaire. Students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), will be given access to Google Read and Write.
After the assessment sessions are complete, teachers will receive an Individual Student Report for each student. Results from this assessment will be included as part of a student’s final course mark.
Students will have an opportunity to become familiar with the online test and its platform through EQAO’s online sample and practice test with their Math teacher during class time. Alternatively, students can access the online sample test using the following link:
Grade 9 EQAO Math Sample Test
Students will have the opportunity to become familiar with the types of questions on the online assessment and its platform through EQAO’s online sample test.
For more information about EQAO, visit EQAO’s website, www.eqao.com.
Sincerely,
Sandra Abate – Principal
Dina Monaco – Vice Principal