As part of EQAO’s commitment to providing objective, reliable and useful data about student achievement, the agency has an active research program that undertakes a number of original projects.
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Research Framework
EQAO Statistical Standards
EQAO’s Data Quality Framework
Research Partners
EQAO is pleased to partner with the following organizations:
Research Reports
Symposium
Mathematics Strands and Skills
These reports take a look at Grades 3, 6 and 9 Ontario students’ achievement on the mathematics curriculum strands and skills, in addition to providing information on students’ strengths and needs in mathematics.
Multi-Stage Computer Adaptive Tests (msCATs)
Classrooms increasingly rely on digital tools for teaching and learning. To reflect these realities, EQAO is digitalizing Ontario’s large-scale assessment program. Computer adaptive testing is an important component of EQAO’s modernized assessments and a useful tool to meet students where they are in their learning development.
Multi-stage computer adaptive tests (msCATs) present many benefits to students, parents and guardians, and educators. These include adapting to student proficiency, offering flexibility in assessment scheduling while maintaining security, and providing automated reports, which allow for timely and detailed feedback. Check out these additional resources on msCATs:
Student Voices
A Close Look at Mathematics Series—Volume 1
This research volume provides an in-depth review and compilation of EQAO data and insights from 2011 to 2019, demonstrating the importance of examining learning contexts to gain a better understanding of mathematics achievement in Ontario.
Data Access
EQAO makes available the following data definitions for each type of data file for public use:
EQAO Data Portal Access
After downloading and completing the appropriate application form from below, please e-mail it to [email protected]. Once the application is approved by EQAO, you will receive an e-mail with instructions to access the posted data files.
- Application Form for Access to EQAO Data Portal: Researchers [PDF] | Revised 03.29.23
- Application Form for Access to EQAO Data Portal: News Media and Other Requestors [PDF] | Revised 03.29.23