Written by Danielle Witteveen, Don Galbraith Award Recipient 2022, Brock University. In Ontario, the EQAO, an assessment of reading, writing and mathematics, is a well-known example of a high-stakes test. The intended purpose of the EQAO is to support student learning, improve student outcomes and ensure the quality and accountability of Ontario’s public education system […]
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