EQAO Accommodations and Special Provisions 2

Question 1

Which document is the primary source that determines what accommodations a student receives during EQAO assessments?

Accepted Answer

The student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Answer

A student's IEP is the authoritative document that lists their entitled accommodations, which must be mirrored during EQAO testing.

Question 2

Under EQAO policy, which of the following is considered a 'special provision' rather than a standard accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Exemption from the assessment

Answer

Exemption from the assessment is a special provision requiring specific eligibility criteria, whereas extended time and scribes are standard accommodations.

Question 3

A student using a word processor during EQAO must have this accommodation documented in their IEP and must also ensure which condition is met?

Accepted Answer

Spell-check and grammar-check tools are disabled

Answer

EQAO requires that spell-check and grammar-check be disabled when a word processor is used so the tool does not provide an unfair advantage.

Question 4

How must schools submit accommodation information for EQAO assessments?

Accepted Answer

By entering the information into the EQAO online portal

Answer

Schools use EQAO's secure online system to register students and document their accommodations before the assessment window.

Question 5

Which group of students may be eligible to receive their EQAO assessment materials in a language other than English or French as a special provision?

Accepted Answer

English Language Learners (ELLs) within their first year of enrollment in an English program

Answer

Recently arrived ELLs in their first year may access certain supports, though full translation is limited; specific provisions depend on current EQAO policy cycles.

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EQAO Accommodations and Special Provisions 2