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Assessment: The Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary and Junior Divisions; the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics; and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Location: Online (remote work)
Each EQAO assessment program (Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division [Grades 1–3]; Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Junior Division [Grades 4–6]; Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics and the OSSLT) has a Content Development Committee in English and French to ensure that all assessment or test items are equitable, fair and accessible.
Committee members are paid for a specific number of days determined by EQAO. The number of days is based on the assessment and the length of the assignment. It can range from a minimum of two days to a maximum of x days. Each day is equivalent to 7.25 hours of work. The maximum number of days will be communicated to committee members before they accept the position.
Each member is provided with their own item development assignment, and all items must be developed according to the criteria provided. Committee members are paid for training, item development and item revision. Item development work must be completed outside members’ normal work hours. Members are required to review all training materials. For the language component, items may need to be developed in relation to a reading selection. In order to ensure all items are appropriate for the specified large-scale assessment, EQAO education officers review the items and provide feedback for revision. All items must be approved by EQAO prior to the completion of the assignment. All items must be developed with consideration of an equity, diversity and inclusion perspective and must be aligned with The Ontario Curriculum to ensure all items are equitable, fair and accessible for all students.
Role of Members
Members will
- review all training materials.
- attend synchronous training meetings as required.
- develop a set of assessment items for an EQAO assessment based on the assignment provided.
- develop various types of assessment items, including single- and multiple-selection, drop down, drag and drop and open-response, according to the specifications in the item development assignment.
- submit items and then review feedback from EQAO.
- revise items as necessary.
All items must be developed to ensure that the items for a particular assessment are
- equitable, inclusive and respectful of the diversity of all students,
- age and grade appropriate,
- aligned to the curriculum expectations being measured and aligned to the categories of knowledge and skills and strands they are mapped to (mathematics items) or
- aligned to the literacy skills as outlined in the OSSLT Framework.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be considered for a position, you must
- have an EQAO profile.
- have secure access to the Internet.
- have a device that meets the requirements in the Browser Compatibility document.
Participation in EQAO Activities—Terms, Conditions and Notice of Collection of Personal Information:
By agreeing to perform committee activities, you agree that you have read, understood and will comply with the Terms, Conditions and Notice of Collection of Personal Information.
Professional Qualifications
For All Assessments
- Excellent written communication skills
- Skills using computer word-processing programs and/or mathematics software
- Knowledge of and experience with large-scale assessments (e.g., previous work with EQAO)
- Knowledge of the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
- A track record of working collaboratively with others and accepting instruction and feedback
- Experience developing learning or assessment materials for students
- Access to grade and subject classrooms for trials of developed assessment materials
- Expertise and experience in the application of rubrics
Additional Qualifications
Primary and Junior Divisions—Language
- Experience with the Ontario primary- or junior-division language curriculum (2023) and teaching primary or junior students
- Expertise and recent classroom experience in literacy education
Primary and Junior Divisions—Mathematics
- Experience with the Ontario primary- or junior-division mathematics curriculum (2020) and teaching primary or junior students
- Expertise and recent classroom experience in mathematics education
Grade 9—Mathematics
- Experience with the Grade 9 Ontario mathematics curriculum (2021), and teaching mathematics to students in the intermediate division (Grades 7 to 10)
- Expertise and recent classroom experience in mathematics education
OSSLT—Literacy
- Experience with literacy across the curriculum and teaching students in the intermediate or senior division (Grades 7 to 12)
- Expertise and recent classroom experience in literacy education
Additional Information and Requirements
Interested candidates must indicate their experience in education and participation preferences by completing or updating their EQAO profile at eqao.com. A résumé must also be submitted. The selection of candidates will be guided by the need for expertise with assessment and evaluation practices and large-scale assessments as well as balanced reflection of the following:
- Extensive equity, diversity and inclusion expertise
- Curriculum knowledge and experience
- Geographical representation (north, south, east, west, rural and urban)
- Experience as teachers, administrators, subject experts and consultants
If you are not selected, EQAO will ensure that your profile remains active for consideration for other opportunities throughout the year.