For immediate release
February 26, 2001
EQAO to release Grade 10 test results
This week, the Education
Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO)is expected to start releasing
the results of the literacy test administered to all Grade 10 students
in the province this past October. This is the first time secondary students
have participated in province-wide assessments conducted by EQAO and the
results of the test will not be part of a student's requirements for graduation.
Beginning next year, however, the province is requiring that all students
pass the Grade 10 Literacy Test to receive secondary school diploma.
Individual student results
are scheduled to be released beginning February 28. These results are expected
to indicate an overall pass/fail for the student. Students are considered
to have successfully completed the test only if they have passed both the
reading and writing components of the test. Any students who were unsuccessful
on either or both parts will receive additional assessment information
indicating areas needed for improvement.
"This kind of information
will be very valuable in developing programs to support improved achievement
for those students," said Linda Wilson, Curriculum Co-ordinator.
On March 8, EQAO will also
be releasing board results from across the province. The news release will
be posted later on its website at www.eqao.com. Information will include
pass/fail percentages for both the reading and writing components individually
and the components combined.
The EQAO requires that all
boards make their school results public by no later than April 9, 2001.
The full report of results for the Hastings and Prince Edward District
School Board will be presented to the public at the regular Board meeting
on Monday, March 26. This report will include additional contextual data
collected from the Student Information Forms and Student Questionnaires,
and preliminary analysis of school and board results.
For information contact:
Linda Wilson, Curriculum Co-ordinator 966-1170 ext. 2134