The Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division, assesses the reading, writing and mathematics skills students are expected to have learned by the end of Grade 3.
Administration User Guide, 2022–2023
User Guides for the Administration of the Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary and Junior Divisions, 2022–2023
This online user guide provides direction and information to teachers, school administrators and IT professionals at schools and boards who are involved in the administration of the Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary and Junior Divisions.
- teachers, including accessing accounts, managing classes, preparing students for assessment sessions and administering sessions and stages.
- school administrators, including accessing and navigating accounts as well as managing student lists, teacher accounts and upcoming assessment sessions at the school.
- school board IT teams and representatives, including the technical readiness process, accessibility and accommodation options, bandwidth and connectivity requirements, security and domain allowed-list protocols as well as information on the configuration of devices.
For technical support, please e-mail our technical support team at [email protected] or call 1-888-327-7377.
Sample Test
This sample test also provides students with the opportunity to respond to the various types of questions, including drag-and-drop, drop-down menu and single- and multiple-selection questions, that may be included on the assessment.
The sample test consists of two sessions for the language component (which together contain a total of 10 or 11 questions) and two stages for the mathematics component (which together contain a total of 22 questions). At the end of each session or stage, students will be provided with a results page where they can view each question and see their answer and the correct response. This results page is not provided during the assessment.
Revised 02.22.23
Alternative Version of the Sample Test
These two formats of the alternative version of the sample test should be used for students who have special education needs or special circumstances and who require specific accommodations that are not compatible with the adaptive assessment. The alternative version of the sample test consists of two sessions for the language component (which together contain a total of 10 or 11 questions) and two stages for the mathematics component (which together contain a total of 22 questions).
This format of the alternative version is for students with a visual impairment (including students who require the Braille format) and who require audio with full descriptions of all mathematics graphics.
This format of the alternative version is for students who are able to respond only to single-selection questions, or who require the printable PDF, and who do not require audio with full descriptions of all mathematics graphics.
Published 02.22.23
English–French and French–English Glossaries
The glossaries are intended for French Immersion students to use during the mathematics component of the assessment. However, the glossaries are available in the e-assessment platform for all students. Students can also have access to a hard copy of the glossaries. Both the English–French and the French–English glossaries contain many common mathematical terms used in French and English on the assessment.
- Glossaries [PDF] Revised 02.22.23
- Glossaries: Large Print [PDF] Revised 02.22.23
Framework
Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division, Framework [PDF]
EQAO’s primary-division assessment covers student learning of the knowledge and skills that are defined in the expectations in The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1–8: Language (2006) and The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1–8: Mathematics (2020) up to the end of Grade 3. The Framework provides a detailed description of the assessment, including how the assessment is mapped to the Ontario language and mathematics curricula, the assessment process and design, and how the assessment is scored.Revised: 02.22.23
Frequently Asked Questions
Information Videos
Information for Parents and Guardians About the EQAO Primary- and Junior-Division Assessments
EQAO has created a short video for parents and guardians of primary- and junior-division students participating in the assessments.Live Webinars
Webinar for Principals: EQAO Primary and Junior Assessments
Register for this live webinar and learn the details of administering the Primary and Junior Assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The sessions are approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.
Webinar for Teachers: EQAO Primary and Junior Assessments
Register for this live webinar and learn the details of administering the Primary and Junior Assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The sessions are approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff.
Q&A Session for School Board IT Staff
Staff from EQAO and Vretta will be available to answer questions that school board IT staff may have about the network readiness requirements for the administration of EQAO assessments.
Webinar for Elementary School Principals & Consultants: Accessing EQAO Data
EQAO is introducing a new reporting tool that allows educators to visualize EQAO data in new ways. In this training session, you will learn how to access EQAO data reports that can inform school improvement planning. EQAO staff will be available to answer your questions.
Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students
Online Professional Learning Modules
Learning Module: Primary and Junior Assessments 2022-23
Register for this self-paced learning module and learn the details of administering the Primary and Junior Assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. This module takes approximately 45 minutes. Following your registration you will receive an invitation email to EQAO’s Virtual Learning Environment.