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Research Reports

Winter EQAO #DataInAction Symposium

The winter 2026 #DataInAction symposium report shows the importance of research partnerships and how data can support student well‑being.

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OSSLT

Symposium

Research Brief

Tracking Pathways in Mathematics Achievement: EQAO Cohort Results from 2021–2022 to 2024–2025

Students’ pathways in mathematics achievement based on attendance at a priority or non-priority school.

Grade 3

Grade 6

Grade 9

Research Reports

Strengths and Growth Opportunities for Grade 3 Students Who Achieved Level 2 on the Math Component in 2022–2023

Information on students’ math strengths and growth opportunities.

Grade 3

Strands and Skills

Research Reports

Strengths and Growth Opportunities for Grade 6 Students Who Achieved Level 2 on the Math Component in 2022–2023

Information regarding mathematical strength and growth opportunities.

Grade 6

Strands and Skills

Research Reports

Strengths and Growth Opportunities for Grade 9 Students Who Achieved Level 2 on the 2022–2023 Assessment

Information regarding mathematical strength and growth opportunities.

Grade 9

Strands and Skills

Research Reports

Tracking Pathways in Mathematics Achievement: EQAO Cohort Results from 2021–2022 to 2024–2025

The study analyzes how students are faring in math as they progress through school.

Grade 6

Grade 9

Trends

Research Reports

Making Gains: Insight from Ontario School Boards with Consistent Improvement in EQAO Mathematics Achievement

School boards share plans that contributed to their students’ improved math results.

Assessments

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Grade 6

Grade 9

Publications

Grade 3 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2024–2025

Students in English-Language Schools, 2024–2025

Grade 3

Publications

Grade 6 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2024–2025

Students in English-Language Schools, 2024–2025

Grade 6

Publications

Grade 9 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2024–2025

Students in English-Language Schools, 2024–2025

Grade 9

Publications

OSSLT Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2024–2025

Students in English-Language Schools, 2024–2025

OSSLT

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2024–2025, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle primaire (3e année)

Students in French-Language Schools, 2024–2025

Grade 3

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2024–2025, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle moyen (6e année)

Students in French-Language Schools, 2024–2025

Grade 6

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2024–2025, Test de mathématiques (9e année)

Students in French-Language Schools, 2024–2025

Grade 9

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2024–2025, Test provincial de compétences linguistiques (TPCL)

Students in French-Language Schools, 2024–2025

OSSLT

Research Reports

Spring 2025 EQAO #DataInAction Symposium

The May 2025 #DataInAction symposium explores how data can drive equity-focused action. Read this summary to learn more.

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Grade 9

OSSLT

Symposium

Infographics: Tips

How Educators Can Use EQAO Data

Learn how EQAO data can be used to better understand student learning.

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Grade 6

Grade 9

OSSLT

Infographics: Tips

From Questions to Scores: How Item Response Theory (IRT) Enhances EQAO Assessments

Learn how EQAO data can be used to better understand student learning.

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Grade 6

Grade 9

OSSLT

Publications

EQAO: A Guide for Parents and Guardians

Learn how EQAO data can be used to better understand student learning.

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Grade 6

Grade 9

OSSLT

Infographics: Assessments

Permitted Items for the Primary- and Junior-Division Assessments

Learn how EQAO data can be used to better understand student learning.

Assessments

Grade 3

Grade 6

Infographics: Assessments

At a Glance: EQAO Frameworks

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights about the EQAO Frameworks.

Assessments

Infographics: Assessments

At a Glance: Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights into the Grade 3, Primary Division assessment.

Grade 3

Infographics: Assessments

At a Glance: Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Junior Division

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights into the Grade 6, Junior Division assessment.

Grade 6

Infographics: Assessments

At a Glance: Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights into the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics.

Grade 9

Infographics: Assessments

At a Glance: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights into the OSSLT.

OSSLT

Infographics: Assessments

Permitted Items for the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics

Are you about to participate in the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics? Here’s a list of common items you can use in addition to the supports and tools built into our e-assessment platform.

Assessments

Grade 9

Infographics: Research

Highlights from EQAO’s Teacher Questionnaire, 2023–2024

Take a look at feedback from teachers on their education practices, use of EQAO data and professional experiences in schools.

Data

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Grade 6

Grade 9

OSSLT

Infographics: Research

Highlights from EQAO’s Principal Questionnaire, 2023–2024

Take a look at questionnaire feedback from principals on their education practices, use of EQAO data and professional experiences in schools.

Data

Grade 3

Grade 6

Grade 9

OSSLT

Infographics: Research

Mathematics Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, English-Language Schools

Explore trends in mathematics among students in English-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.

Grade 3

Grade 6

Grade 9

Trends

Infographics: Research

Mathematics Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, French-Language Schools

Explore trends in mathematics among students in French-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.

Grade 3

Grade 6

Grade 9

Trends

Infographics: Research

Literacy Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, English-Language Schools

Explore trends in literacy among students in English-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.

Grade 3

Grade 6

OSSLT

Trends

Infographics: Research

Literacy Trends at a Glance: A Look at Three Years of EQAO Data, French-Language Schools

Explore trends in literacy among students in French-language schools from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024.

Grade 3

Grade 6

OSSLT

Trends

Infographics: Assessments

Handy Guide to Items Permitted for the OSSLT

Are you about to complete the OSSLT? Here’s a list of common items you can use in addition to the supports and tools built in to our e-assessment platform.

OSSLT

Infographics: Assessments

Two Assessment Types for a Fuller Picture

Considering EQAO results alongside classroom observations, conversations and results from others assessments offers a fuller picture of how students are meeting the expectations of The Ontario Curriculum.

Assessments

Publication

Released Mathematics Questions, 2024: Primary Division

This resource is provided to support educators with the mathematics component of the EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division.

Grade 3

Publication

Released Mathematics Questions, 2024: Junior Division

This resource is provided to support educators with the mathematics component of the EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Junior Division.

Grade 6

Research Reports

EQAO Fall #DataInAction Symposium 2024

School board staff from across the province joined EQAO for its fourth #DataInAction symposium to discuss key trends in mathematics achievement.  Learn more in this summary

Grade 9

Symposium

Publication

Released Mathematics Questions, 2024: Grade 9

This resource is provided to support educators with the EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics.

Grade 9

Research Brief

Multilingual Student Achievement in Ontario’s English-Language Boards

This research brief explores the academic achievement of multilingual students in Ontario’s English-language boards between the 2009– 2010 and 2018 – 2019 school years.

Research

Research Brief

Reciprocal Relationship Between Math Self-Concept and Math Achievement Over Time

Research has consistently shown a strong connection between students’ academic self-concept and their academic achievement.

Trends

Research Brief

Planning for Mathematics Learning Renewal Amongst Ontario’s Elementary Students: Comparing Item-Level Student Performance Pre- and Post-Pandemic

How were Ontario students faring in their mathematics learning?

Data

Research Brief

EQAO’s Online Assessment Platform: Student Comfort, Achievement and Perceptions

EQAO investigated these questions using the 2022–2023 EQAO assessment and student questionnaire data.

Student Perceptions

Infographics: Research

Grade 9 Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 9

Publications

OSSLT Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024

Students in English-Language Schools

OSSLT

Infographics: Research

OSSLT Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024

Students in English-Language Schools

OSSLT

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle primaire (3e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 3

Infographics: Research

Grade 9 Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 9

Publications

OSSLT Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024

Students in English-Language Schools

OSSLT

Infographics: Research

OSSLT Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024

Students in English-Language Schools

OSSLT

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle primaire (3e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 3

Infographics: Research

Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle primaire (3e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 3

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle primaire (6e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 6

Infographics: Research

Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle primaire (6e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 6

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024, Test de mathématiques (9e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 9

Infographics: Research

Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024, Test de mathématiques (9e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 9

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024, Test provincial de compétences linguistiques (TPCL)

Students in French-Language Schools

OSSLT

Infographics: Research

Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024, Test provincial de compétences linguistiques (TPCL)

Students in French-Language Schools

OSSLT

Infographics: Assessments

Behind the Scenes of an EQAO Assessment: Questions, Questions, Questions!

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you insights into how questions are created for an online EQAO assessment.

Assessments

Infographics: Assessments

At a Glance: EQAO Frameworks

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you insights into how questions are created for an online EQAO assessment.

Assessments

Infographics: Assessments

Understanding the provincial standard and the levels of achievement

EQAO’s assessments measure the literacy and mathematics skills that students are expected to have learned at specific times in their kindergarten to Grade 12 education.

Assessments

Infographics: Research

What Predicts a Sense of School Connectedness?

Secondary school student well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

Student Perceptions

Infographics: Research

Exploring Demographic Factors That Are Related to Belonging

Perceptions of belonging and inclusion among students in French-language secondary schools in Ontario

Student Perceptions

Research Reports

EQAO #DataInAction Spring Symposium

On May 22, 2024, EQAO welcomed school board staff to its third #DataInAction symposium. EQAO presented research focused on students who achieved Level 2 on EQAO’s 2022–2023 Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics, as well as presentations from various school board teams.

Symposium

Publications

Released Questions 2023 – Primary Division

This resource is provided to support educators with the mathematics component of the EQAO assessment.

Grade 3

Publications

Released Questions 2023 – Junior Division

This resource is provided to support educators with the mathematics component of the EQAO assessment.

Grade 6

Publications

Released Questions 2023 – Grade 9

This resource is provided to support educators with the EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics.

Grade 9

Infographics: Assessments

At a Glance: Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights into the Grade 3, Primary Division assessment.

Grade 3

Infographics: Assessments

At a Glance: Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Junior Division

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights into the Grade 6, Junior Division assessment.

Grade 6

Infographics: Assessments

At a Glance: Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights into the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics.

Grade 9

Infographics: Assessments

At a Glance: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

Check out this handy infographic, designed to give you key insights into the OSSLT.

OSSLT

Research Brief

Student Achievement on Mathematics Curriculum Strands, 2021–2022: Research Brief

In this research brief, EQAO takes a look at Grades 3, 6 and 9 Ontario students’ strengths and needs in mathematics, and how achievement on the curriculum strands relates to meeting the overall curriculum expectations.

Strands and Skills

Research Reports

Student Achievement on the Mathematics Curriculum Strands, 2021–2022: Implications for Instructional Planning

This document, based on the findings of EQAO’s study on student achievement on mathematics strands, provides information to educators on possible cross-strand connections and suggestions for implications for instruction that may impact planning. The research provides areas of focus within a grade or from grade to grade.

Strands and Skills

Research Reports

Student Achievement on the Mathematics Curriculum Strands: Results from the 2021–2022 Primary- and Junior-Division and Grade 9 Assessments

This EQAO study explores Ontario students’ achievement, particularly at Levels 2 and 3, on the mathematics curriculum strands as assessed by the mathematics components of the EQAO primary- and junior-division assessments and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics.

Strands and Skills

Research Reports

Student Achievement on Mathematics Categories of Knowledge and Skills, 2021–2022: Research Brief

EQAO takes a look at Grades 3, 6 and 9 Ontario students’ strengths and needs in mathematics, and how achievement on the curriculum categories of knowledge and skills relates to meeting the overall curriculum expectations.

Strands and Skills

Research Reports

Student Achievement on Mathematics Categories of Knowledge and Skills: Results from the 2021–2022 Primary- and Junior-Division and Grade 9 Assessments

This EQAO study explores Ontario students’ achievement, particularly at Levels 2 and 3, on the mathematics categories of knowledge and skills as assessed by the mathematics components of the EQAO primary- and junior-division assessments and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics.

Strands and Skills

Infographics: Tips

How Educators Can Use EQAO Data

Learn how EQAO data can be used to better understand student learning.

Grade 3

Grade 6

Grade 9

OSSLT

Infographics: Research

Literacy Trends in Ontario at a Glance

Some observations from EQAO’s 2018–2019 data

Trends

Infographics: Research

Math Trends in Ontario at a Glance

Some observations from EQAO’s 2018–2019 data

Trends

Research Reports

EQAO #DataInAction Symposium

On November 23, 2023, EQAO held its second virtual #DataInAction symposium for school board leads working in research and data analytics. Participants engaged in conversations dedicated to mathematics.

Symposium

Research Reports

EQAO #DataInAction Symposium

On May 25 and 30, 2023, EQAO held its first virtual #DataInAction symposium for school board leads working in research, data analytics and planning. Participants engaged in conversations about their work with education data, including EQAO data.

Symposium

Publications

Grade 3 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 3

Infographics: Research

Grade 3 Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 3

Publications

Grade 3 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2021–2022

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 3

Publications

Grade 6 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 6

Infographics: Research

Grade 6 Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 6

Publications

Grade 6 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2021–2022

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 6

Publications

Grade 9 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 9

Infographics: Research

Grade 9 Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 9

Publications

Grade 9 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2021–2022

Students in English-Language Schools

Grade 9

Publications

OSSLT Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023

Students in English-Language Schools

OSSLT

Infographics: Research

OSSLT Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023

Students in English-Language Schools

OSSLT

Publications

OSSLT Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2021–2022

Students in English-Language Schools

OSSLT

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2023–2024, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle primaire (3e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 3

Infographics: Research

Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle primaire (3e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 3

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle moyen (6e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 6

Infographics: Research

Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023, Test en lecture, écriture et mathématiques, cycle moyen (6e année)

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 6

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023, Test de mathématiques, 9e année

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 9

Infographics: Research

Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023, Test de mathématiques, 9e année

Students in French-Language Schools

Grade 9

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023, Test provincial de compétences linguistiques (TPCL)

Students in French-Language Schools

OSSLT

TPCL

Infographics: Research

Infographic of the Provincial Results, 2022–2023, Test provincial de compétences linguistiques (TPCL)

Students in French-Language Schools

TPCL

Publications

Provincial Report, 2018–2019 

2018–2019 Results

Grade 3

Publications

Highlights of Provincial Mathematics Results, 2018–2019 

2018–2019 Results

Grade 3

Publications

Highlights of Provincial Literacy Results, 2018–2019

2018–2019 Results

Grade 3

Publications

Principal Questionnaire Results, 2018–2019

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 3

Publications

Teacher Questionnaire Results, 2018–2019 

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 3

Publications

Provincial Report, 2017–2018

2017–2018 Results

Grade 3

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Mathematics Results, 2017–2018 

2017–2018 Results

Grade 3

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Literacy Results, 2017–2018

2017–2018 Results

Grade 3

Publications

Principal Questionnaire Results, 2017–2018

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 3

Publications

Teacher Questionnaire Results, 2017–2018 

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 3

Publications

Provincial Report, 2018–2019 

2018–2019 Results

Grade 6

Publications

Highlights of Provincial Mathematics Results, 2018–2019 

2018–2019 Results

Grade 6

Publications

Highlights of Provincial Literacy Results, 2018–2019

2018–2019 Results

Grade 6

Publications

Principal Questionnaire Results, 2018–2019

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 6

Publications

Principal Questionnaire Results, 2018–2019

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 6

Publications

Teacher Questionnaire Results, 2018–2019 

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 6

Publications

Provincial Report, 2017–2018

2017–2018 Results

Grade 6

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Mathematics Results, 2017–2018 

2017–2018 Results

Grade 6

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Literacy Results, 2017–2018

2017–2018 Results

Grade 6

Publications

Principal Questionnaire Results, 2017–2018

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 6

Publications

Teacher Questionnaire Results, 2017–2018 

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 6

Publications

Provincial Report, 2018–2019 

2018–2019 Results

Grade 9

Publications

Highlights of Provincial Mathematics Results, 2018–2019 

2018–2019 Results

Grade 9

Publications

Teacher Questionnaire Results, Grade 9 Applied Course, 2018–2019

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 9

Publications

Teacher Questionnaire Results, Grade 9 Applied Course, 2018–2019

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 9

Publications

Teacher Questionnaire Results, Grade 9 Academic Course, 2018–2019 

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 9

Publications

Provincial Report, 2017–2018

2017–2018 Results

Grade 9

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Literacy Results, 2017–2018

2017–2018 Results

OSSLT

Publications

Highlights of the Provincial Mathematics Results, 2017–2018 

2017–2018 Results

Grade 9

Publications

Teacher Questionnaire Results, Grade 9 Applied Course, 2017–2018

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 9

Publications

Teacher Questionnaire Results, Grade 9 Academic Course, 2017–2018

EQAO gathers contextual information about the learning environment, the use of instructional resources, and communication with parents.

Grade 9

Publications

Provincial Report, 2018–2019 

2018–2019 Results

OSSLT

Publications

Highlights of Provincial Literacy Results, 2018–2019

2018–2019 Results

OSSLT

Publications

Provincial Report, 2017–2018

2017–2018 Results

OSSLT

Publications

Provincial Report, 2017–2018

2017–2018 Results

OSSLT

Research Reports

Top Five Things to Know About msCAT

Multi-stage computer adaptive tests (msCATs) present many benefits to students, parents and guardians, and educators.

msCATs

Research Reports

Literature Review: Leveraging Multi-Stage Computer Adaptive Testing for Large-Scale Assessments

EQAO is transforming Ontario’s approach to large-scale assessments.

msCATs

Research Reports

What Engages Students, in Their Own Words

We can learn a lot about students and their perspectives by listening to their needs, wants and successes.

Student Voices

Research Reports

What Do You Want Next Year’s Teacher to Know About You?

EQAO asked students from across the province the question “What do you want next year’s teacher to know about you?” In the responses of 28 students, there is consensus on three key themes.

Student Voices

Research Reports

Lessons from EQAO Data on Fundamental Math Skills: How Are Ontario Students Doing?

This informational report provides an overview of provincial achievement of fundamental math skills among primary and junior students. The report draws from EQAO data gathered in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Student Voices

Research Reports

Math Superpowers

Is mathematics achievement all about the math, or can students advance their math achievement by empowering themselves as math students? EQAO research suggests that positive attitudes and strategies support success.

Student Voices

Research Reports

A Close Look at Mathematics—Highlights

A Close Look at Mathematics is a series that focuses on EQAO data and research on mathematics with the intent of fostering discussions about student supports and strategies for mathematics learning at the classroom, school, board and provincial levels.

Student Voices

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