EQAO Practice Test: Sample Questions and Prep
EZ-Teach has noticed that many people want to learn more about Ontario’s EQAO testing and wonder how to prepare for an EQAO practice test. In this blog, we’ll outline some helpful resources, including EQAO practice tests.
Click on the links above or keep scrolling to learn more. EZ-Teach will help make your preparations easy.
Prepare for EQAO assessments with an EQAO prep guide and an EQAO practice test.
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EQAO Practice Tests & Prep
1. Prep Guides
EQAO stands for Education Quality and Accountability Office. This is an agency of the Government of Ontario responsible for the assessment of education in Ontario public schools. Each year, the government arranges for testing to be done at the following levels in the following subjects:
Primary-Division Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics
Junior-Division Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics
Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) (Note: This is usually taken in Grade 10)
In this section, we’ve outlined the EQAO prep guides we recommend and that are available for the levels/subjects as outlined above.
a) Primary-Division Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics
Includes 10 tests to prompt students to read sentences, paragraphs, and stories, and then comment on what they understood. There is additional writing practice covering a variety of writing styles. Also available as an enhanced e-book.
Includes 5 tests focused on key skills such as number sense, geometry, probability and more, plus another 5 tests featuring mixed problems that combine a variety of skills together. Also available as an enhanced e-book.
Save money with this double-length e-book containing both the 10 language and 10 math tests featured above. This is also available as an enhanced e-book.
b) Junior-Division Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics
Includes 10 tests to get students to read fiction, nonfiction, a newspaper article, a poem, and more, and then explain what they understood. There are also questions involving writing practice to cover a variety of styles. Also available as an enhanced e-book.
Includes 5 tests focused on key skills such as number sense, geometry, probability and more, plus 5 more tests which combine a variety of math skills together. Also available as an enhanced e-book.
Save money with this double-length e-book containing both 10 language and 10 math tests featured above. Also available as an enhanced e-book.
c) Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
While we don’t help provide the Grade 9 prep guides like the ones we recommend and featured above, Study.com has a course available for students who want to review for the Gr. 9 Math Assessment. The lessons cover the following subjects:
Basic algebra
Geometry (expressions, graphs and slopes, linear relations, nonlinear functions)
Perimeter, area and volume
Problem solving methods
Proportions, rates and percent
Ratio calculations
This course is self-paced and has 85 lessons that are an average of 8 minutes in length. There is also an exam. For more information about what the curriculum standards are for Mathematics in Ontario, click here.
d) Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
The Toronto District School Board provides a helpful prep guide for the OSSLT. You can find it here: Preparation Workbook Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. The guide covers what to expect, reading strategies, test tips, and sample reading and writing tasks.
By engaging in practice tests, students will feel less test anxiety and parents will know firsthand how their children are progressing in relation to Ontario standards.
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2. Practice Tests
Below you’ll find a list of some practice tests available for students in the Primary, Junior and Secondary divisions. There are sample and practice tests available, with the majority of these coming directly from the EQAO website itself.
a) Primary-Division Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics
Here are some resources that Grade 3 students and teachers can check out for EQAO practice tests:
b) Junior-Division Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics
Next are some EQAO resources to help you find practice tests for Grade 6 students:
c) Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Here are 2 resources available online for the Grade 9 Mathematics assessment:
d) Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Finally, here is a link to a practice test for the OSSLT. Please note that there are other sites that offer sample tests, but the majority of them are past sample tests available through the EQAO website.
The more practice students get, the more confident they’ll be. Plus, as a parent you’ll have better insight into the skills your son or daughter has already developed and/or still needs to develop.
Prepare your children for EQAO assessments with a prep guide and practice test. Boost their confidence and reduce fear!
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3. Sample Questions
Below we’ve included some sample questions to help students get an idea of what to expect in an EQAO practice test as well as the real assessments!
a) Primary Language & Math Examples:
Here is a sample of some of the types of questions that grade 3 students could encounter on their EQAO tests:
b) Junior Language & Math Examples:
Here is a sample of some of the types of questions that grade 6 students could encounter on their EQAO tests:
c) Secondary Literacy & Math Examples:
Secondary students taking the EQAO assessments might be asked questions similar to the following examples:
Literacy:
Example: Which words best complete the sentence below? Choose the answer from the options provided.
The hikers stayed (as soon as, as, until) the sun set, but the picnickers left as soon as it started getting cold.
Mathematics:
Example: Which value of x makes this equation true? 6𝑥 − 1 = 3𝑥 + 5
a) 3 b) 2 c) 10 d) 8
Wondering what else to expect? We’ve included the EQAO video below that outlines what you can expect on the EQAO Primary ad Junior Division Assessments. Keep scrolling and you’ll also find a video about what to expect on the EQAO Grade 9 Math Assessment and the OSSLT.
Watch the video above from EQAO and learn what to expect on the EQAO Primary and Junior Assessments.
4. What is EQAO?
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) in Ontario, Canada, is an independent agency responsible for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of education in the province. EQAO administers standardized tests to students in Ontario's publicly funded schools. These tests assess student achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics at key stages of their education:
Primary Division (Grade 3) Assessment: Tests reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
Junior Division (Grade 6) Assessment: Similar to the Grade 3 assessment, it evaluates students' abilities in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics: Measures students' math skills and is administered to all students in Grade 9.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT): Usually taken in Grade 10, this test assesses the literacy (reading and writing) skills of students.
The results from these assessments are used to provide feedback to educators, parents, and policymakers to help improve the education system in Ontario.
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