National and International Assessments Flashcards
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Which Ontario Ministry document provides the curriculum expectations that EQAO assessments are based on?
Answer: The Ontario Curriculum documents
EQAO assessments are designed to measure student achievement relative to the expectations outlined in the Ontario Curriculum documents.
What is the main difference between formative assessment and the type of large-scale assessment EQAO conducts?
Answer: Formative assessment informs ongoing instruction; EQAO is summative and evaluates achievement at a point in time
Formative assessment guides day-to-day teaching and learning, while EQAO conducts summative assessments that measure achievement at a specific point in time.
How are EQAO assessment results typically used by Ontario school boards?
Answer: To identify school improvement priorities and inform resource allocation
School boards use EQAO results to identify areas needing improvement and to guide decisions about professional development and resource allocation.
In PISA 2022 results, which domain showed a notable global decline that Canada also experienced?
Answer: Mathematics
PISA 2022 results showed a significant global decline in mathematics scores, partly attributed to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
What accommodation is typically available to students with identified special education needs during EQAO assessments?
Answer: They may receive accommodations consistent with their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Students with IEPs may receive accommodations (e.g., extra time, assistive technology) that are consistent with their documented support plan.
What does equity in large-scale assessments like EQAO refer to?
Answer: Ensuring all student groups have fair access and opportunity to demonstrate their learning
Equity in assessment means every student group has a fair and meaningful opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Which of the following best describes how Canada's provincial results compare in international assessments like PISA?
Answer: Canadian provinces typically perform at or above the OECD average, with some provinces ranking among the top performers globally
Canada's provinces generally perform at or above the OECD average on PISA, with provinces like British Columbia and Quebec often ranking among the top performers worldwide.
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