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Rainbow District School Board 2016-2017 EQAO results
Rainbow District School Board’s year over year EQAO results increased or remained the same in a number of areas. Significant gains were made in Grade 3 reading and writing, while scores were maintained in Grade 3 math and Grade 6 reading, writing and math.
A total of 66 per cent of Grade 3 students achieved at or above the provincial average in reading (up by six percentage points) and 68 per cent of students achieved at or above the provincial average in writing (up by six percentage points). While provincial math results in Grade 3 declined by one percentage point, results for Rainbow District School Board remained the same at 54 per cent.
A total of 77 per cent of Grade 6 students achieved at or above the provincial average in reading, 74 per cent in writing, and 42 per cent in math. While provincial writing results declined by one percentage point, Grade 6 results for Rainbow District School Board remained the same. Provincial results in Grade 6 reading and math were also stable.
In both Primary and Junior EQAO assessments, Rainbow District School Board recorded marked increases in results for students identified with a learning disability. Most significant were the Grade 3 reading and writing results, up by six percentage points and nine percentage points respectively.
EQAO results in Grade 9 mathematics remained the same in applied (33 per cent) and declined slightly in academic (77 per cent). Academic math results remained stable provincially, but declined slightly at the applied level. In Grade 9 applied math, Rainbow District School Board recorded marked increases in results for students identified with a learning disability, up by nine percentage points from last year.
A larger number of students was successful on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), which is a requirement for graduation. A total of 77 percent of students passed the test, up five percentage points from last year.
“In a number of areas, Rainbow District School Board’s year over year growth was higher than the provincial trend where most results either declined or remained the same,” said Director of Education Norm Blaseg. He added: “We are particularly pleased with the gains made in Grade 3 reading and writing, the foundation for all learning. We will continue to use EQAO trend data over time to identify areas for continuous improvement.”
EQAO results provide a measure of how well students understand the expectations outlined in The Ontario Curriculum. Student assessment is most effective when data is interpreted in context, examined over time to determine trends in performance, and used to inform professional dialogue and school improvement planning.
Director Blaseg thanked educators for their ongoing efforts and congratulated students on their achievement. He added: “Assessment results are used to enhance student learning. The data helps us determine areas of focus in literacy and numeracy for school and board improvement planning by answering two important questions: How are we doing? and What can we do next to improve student learning? As always, we will build on our efforts.”
Primary and Junior reading, writing and mathematics tests were written in late May and early June 2017. A total of 868 students participated in the Primary assessment and 830 students participated in the Junior assessment. Very few students were exempt from the assessments.
The Grade 9 math assessments were completed in January 2017 (Semester 1) and June 2017 (Semester 2). A total of 853 students participated in the Grade 9 math assessments.
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) was written on October 20, 2016 (online trial) and March 30, 2017. A total of 954 students wrote the OSSLT.
The Ministry of Education has set Level 3 as the provincial standard. Students in Level 4 have demonstrated a very high to outstanding level of achievement (80% to 100%). Achievement is above the provincial standard. Students in Level 3 have demonstrated a high level of achievement (70% to 79%).
Copies of EQAO results are available at www.eqao.com.
PRIMARY DIVISION (GRADES 1 TO 3) READING, WRITING AND MATHEMATICS
2016-2017 Assessment Results
Percentage at Levels 3 or 4
| Reading | Writing | Math | |
| All students RDSB | 66% | 68% | 54% |
RDSB Results from 2012-2017
Percentage at Levels 3 or 4
| 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | |
| Reading | 60% | 60% | 66% | n/a | 60% | 66% |
| Writing | 69% | 68% | 76% | n/a | 62% | 68% |
| Math | 60% | 59% | 61% | n/a | 54% | 54% |
JUNIOR DIVISION (GRADES 4 TO 6) READING, WRITING AND MATHEMATICS
2016-2017 Assessment Results
Percentage at Levels 3 or 4
| Reading | Writing | Math | |
| All students RDSB | 77% | 74% | 42% |
RDSB Results from 2012-2017
Percentage at Levels 3 or 4
| 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | |
| Reading | 68% | 71% | 75% | n/a | 77% | 77% |
| Writing | 64% | 68% | 69% | n/a | 74% | 74% |
| Math | 52% | 49% | 49% | n/a | 42% | 42% |
GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS
2012-2017 Assessment Results
Percentage at Levels 3 or 4 – Academic
All students RDSB
| 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
| 73% | 75% | 78% | n/a | 80% | 77% |
2012-2017 Assessment Results
Percentage at Levels 3 or 4 – Applied
All students RDSB
| 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
| 41% | 43% | 37% | n/a | 33% | 33% |
2012-2017 Assessment Results
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
All students RDSB
| 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
| 76% | 74% | 75% | 76% | 72% | 77% |
EQAO assessment results are reported in two ways – “All Students” and “Participating Students”. The “All Students” method reports results that are based on all students registered in the program. The “Participating Students” method excludes students in the “exempt” and “no data” categories of the assessment.
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Media Contact:
Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705.674.3171, ext. 7217.