US EditionOntario to review learning, testing after ‘insufficient progress’ in EQAO results: Calandra
An external advisory panel will investigate low math scores where only 51% of Grade 6 and 58% of Grade 9 students met standards, prompting a system-wide review.
- On Wednesday, Education Minister Paul Calandra authorized releasing withheld EQAO scores and launched a province-wide review led by a two-member advisory body.
- In the 2024-25 school year, the tests show 64 per cent of Grade 3, 51 per cent of Grade 6 and 58 per cent of Grade 9 Ontario students met the math standard, while half of Grade 6 and 42 per cent of Grade 9 students did not.
- Opposition figures blasted the delay, with John Fraser and Marit Stiles saying families lost two months without timely help and calling the panel a delay tactic.
- Calandra said the review will examine alignment and data use, tying poor results to "dysfunctional trustee performance" and placing the Near North District School Board under supervision on Monday.
- The union responded by renewing calls to end EQAO and reallocate funds, while Calandra said the two-member advisory panel will be paid $1,500 per day and named in 2026.
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Ontario orders review after weak standardized test scores
Disappointing standardized test results have sparked a province-wide two-person review of student learning ordered by Education Minister Paul Calandra, who delayed releasing the scores by several weeks.
thetrillium.ca
Education minister launches review of curriculum, EQAO tests after 'insufficient progress' in scores
Education Minister Paul Calandra says he is appointing an expert advisory body to lead a “thorough review” of how Ontario supports student learning following disappointing standardized test results for students and to also examine the province’s standardized testing.
Ontario to review learning, testing after ‘insufficient progress’ in EQAO results: Calandra
Education Minister Paul Calandra says he is appointing an expert advisory body to lead a “thorough review” of how Ontario supports student learning following disappointing standardized test results for students and to also examine the province’s standardized testing.
The Toronto Star
The Hamilton SpectatorEQAO scores reveal insufficient progress, Ontario education minister says as he announces new plan
Test results released Wednesday after months-long delay show slight gains in reading, writing and math among elementary and secondary students.
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