EQAO EQAO Reporting and Communication 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of EQAO's interactive data tool available on its website?

Accepted Answer

To let educators and the public explore trends in school and board results over time

Answer

EQAO's interactive data tool allows users to examine historical trends and compare school, board, and provincial results over multiple years.

Question 2

When EQAO reports that a student is 'at' the provincial standard, which achievement level does this correspond to?

Accepted Answer

Level 3

Answer

Level 3 is considered the provincial standard on EQAO assessments, indicating the expected level of achievement.

Question 3

Which of the following pieces of information is NOT included in an EQAO individual student results booklet?

Accepted Answer

The student's specific answers to each test question

Answer

EQAO individual results booklets show performance levels and provincial comparisons but do not return the student's item-by-item answers.

Question 4

How does EQAO protect student privacy when publishing school and board results?

Accepted Answer

By suppressing data for small groups to prevent identification of individuals

Answer

EQAO suppresses results for small subgroups (typically fewer than 10 students) to protect individual student privacy.

Question 5

What does EQAO's 'Contextual Information' report provide alongside assessment results?

Accepted Answer

Demographic and socioeconomic factors about school communities

Answer

EQAO's contextual information reports pair assessment results with demographic data to help interpret outcomes within community context.

(EQAO) Education Quality and Accountability Office Practice Test