What does EQAO stand for?

Education Quality and Accountability Office
The letters EQAO stand for Education Quality and Accountability Office. They are an arm’s-length agency of the provincial government. They are responsible for testing students in Ontario in Grades 3, 6, 9 and 10.

Is EQAO still a thing?

The EQAO tests were on hiatus last year, but set to return for the 2021-2022 school year. Before the pandemic, the tests were done in the spring for elementary students and at various times throughout the year for high schoolers, board staff said in a report to trustees.

Why is EQAO important?

EQAO leads Ontario’s participation in national and international assessments. EQAO promotes research in best practices in assessment and accountability. EQAO reports to the Minister, the public and the education community on assessment and education issues and makes recommendations for improvement.

Does Ontario still do EQAO?

The Ontario government says schools across the province will resume EQAO standardized testing this spring after a two-year hiatus, and that an online learning option will be offered for at least one more additional school year.

Who created EQAO?

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is a Crown agency of the Government of Ontario in Canada. It was legislated into creation in 1996 in response to recommendations made by the Royal Commission on Learning in February 1995.

Do you do EQAO in Grade 12?

EQAO’s provincial tests assess students’ literacy (reading and writing) and math skills at key points in their kindergarten to Grade 12 education. coordinating Ontario’s participation in national and international assessments, on behalf of the Government of Ontario.

What math do 9th graders learn?

9th grade math usually focuses on Algebra I, but can include other advanced mathematics such as Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry. This is the year when they formalize and extend their understanding and application of quadratic and exponential functions as well as other advanced mathematical concepts.

How long is the EQAO test?

The language component of the assessment is divided into four sessions requiring a total of approximately two hours. Each session is designed to be completed in 15 to 35 minutes. The mathematics component of the assessment contains four stages requiring a total of approximately two hours.