Scoring and Achievement Levels Flashcards
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What types of questions are typically included in EQAO assessments?
Answer: Multiple-choice and open-response questions
EQAO assessments include both multiple-choice questions and open-response questions that require written answers.
How are open-response questions on EQAO assessments scored?
Answer: By trained markers using detailed scoring guides
Open-response questions are scored by trained markers who use detailed scoring guides (rubrics) developed by EQAO.
What score range generally corresponds to EQAO Level 3 performance?
Answer: 70–79%
Level 3, the provincial standard, generally corresponds to a score in the 70–79% range on EQAO assessments.
On EQAO multiple-choice questions, how are incorrect answers treated?
Answer: No points are awarded; there is no penalty for wrong answers
EQAO does not apply negative marking; each correct answer earns one point and incorrect or blank answers receive zero.
What score range generally corresponds to EQAO Level 4 performance?
Answer: 80–100%
Level 4 typically corresponds to a score of 80% or higher, indicating performance above the provincial standard.
Who develops the rubrics used to score EQAO open-response questions?
Answer: EQAO in collaboration with Ontario educators
EQAO develops its scoring rubrics in collaboration with Ontario educators to ensure they accurately reflect curriculum expectations.
What score range generally corresponds to EQAO Level 1 performance?
Answer: 50–59%
Level 1 generally corresponds to a score between 50% and 59%, indicating performance significantly below the provincial standard.
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