EQAO Parent Information EveningFebruary 16th 2010

Welcome and IntroductionsMrs. Nardi-AddesaOverview of EQAOMrs. BowkerThe ProcessMme CheungMath (Numeracy) Questions Ms. Miles

Literacy Questions Mrs. Caulfield & Ms. PillonMultiple Choice QuestionsMlle Chow +Mlle Lebelle

Parent HandbookMme CheungQuestions & AnswersMme Cheung + Ms. Miles

EQAO = "Education Quality and Accountability Office"Assessment administered during months of May/June in grades 3, 6, and 9Primary Division assessment consists of 6 days of activities in Reading, Writing and MathematicsA snapshot based upon student achievement during the 6 days

Provides additional information for teachers, in addition to classroom assessments, daily observations, etc.

Gives valuable information about strengths and weaknesses in student learningResults do not count toward student's regular gradesIndividual results are kept confidential; school results are reported to public

Student results are provided in the fall

All students will do the assessment in English

Each day has about 2 hours of activities plannedAll teachers are required to follow the instructions provided in the teacher manual; individual instruction for students is not permittedAccommodations can be made for some students (such as extra time, scribing, repeating instructions, assistive technology).

All students are expected (by EQAO) to participate

School uses the results to develop an action plan for improved student learning, and to focus professional development of teachers

Results are not used to rank the school versus other schools

Results are not used to evaluate teaching staff

Dorset has achieved at or above board and provincial averages

Emphasis needs to be kept on the "big picture" that we want students to achieve to their best capability through the whole school year not just during EQAOStudents should not feel pressured to "perform" during the EQAO days they should feel supported that they are prepared and capable of achieving their best

Just like any other school day, students should be sure to have had sufficient rest each night before school, and to have had a healthy breakfast before school

We will now provide you with a closer look at samples from the assessment in reading, writing and mathematics.

We will now provide you with a closer look at the process, samples from the assessment in reading, writing and mathematics.

The ProcessMath (Numeracy) QuestionsLiteracy QuestionsMultiple Choices Questions

Mme Cheung

Ms. Miles

Problem-Solving StrategiesGuess and checkLook for a patternDraw a pictureChoose an operationMake a table or a graphBrainstorm.

Problem-Solving StrategiesUnderstand the problemMake a planCarry out the planLook backCommunicate.

Mrs. Caulfield and Ms. Pillon

Reread the questionReread parts of the reading passage if you need toWrite as clearly as you canInclude as much information as you canWhen you are asked to explain your thinkingWhen you are asked how you have solved a problemMove on if you don't know the answer. You can come back to the question laterIdentify (circle, highlight or underline) key words.

Mlle Chow and Mlle Lebelle

You must use a pencilTry to answer every question, even if you're not sure of the answerChoose the best answer for questionUse any extra time to check your answer choicesFill in only one bubble for each question.

Mme Cheung

Mme Cheung and Ms. Miles

Be sure to pick up your copy of theDorset Drive EQAO Parent Handbook before you leave.

EQAO and Ministry of Education websites for more information and sample activities:www.eqao.com http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum