EQAO Assessment Administration and Format 3

Question 1

Under EQAO policy, which document must be on file to grant a student special education accommodations during an assessment?

Accepted Answer

An Individual Education Plan (IEP) that identifies the accommodation

Answer

Accommodations provided during EQAO assessments must be documented in the student's IEP and must be accommodations the student regularly uses in classroom instruction and assessment.

Question 2

A student with an IEP receives extended time in classroom assessments. How should this be handled for EQAO?

Accepted Answer

Extended time may be provided as it is an allowable accommodation consistent with the student's IEP

Answer

Extended time is an allowable EQAO accommodation when it is already documented in the student's IEP as a regular classroom accommodation.

Question 3

Which group of students may be deferred from writing the OSSLT?

Accepted Answer

Students who have not yet accumulated enough credits to be likely to benefit from the assessment

Answer

Principals may defer students who have not accumulated sufficient credits, as they may not yet have the literacy skills that the OSSLT is designed to assess.

Question 4

What option is available for students who were absent on all EQAO assessment days within the window?

Accepted Answer

A makeup administration is typically available during the same or a subsequent window

Answer

EQAO provides makeup opportunities within the administration period or in a subsequent session for students who were absent during the primary window.

Question 5

How does EQAO classify students who are English Language Learners (ELLs) for reporting purposes?

Accepted Answer

ELL results are included in reporting with a separate subcategory to track this population's progress

Answer

EQAO includes ELL student results in overall reporting and also tracks their performance separately to monitor progress and equity over time.

(EQAO) Education Quality and Accountability Office Practice Test

(EQAO) Education Quality and Accountability Office Practice Test

EQAO Assessment Administration and Format 3