Toronto, ON, September 15, 2010 – Results released today by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) reveal an overall positive improvement in all subjects and all subgroups for the TDSB. This indicates that the programs and resources in place to support literacy and mathematics at the TDSB are working, as student achievement continues to improve over the long-term.
The EQAO requires annual assessments of Ontario students in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics in the primary division (Grades 1–3) and junior division (Grades 4–6) and the Grade 9 assessment of mathematics.
“I am very proud of the hard work shown by students, staff and everyone in our schools as we continue to work together to close the achievement gap and move forward with our Vision of Hope,” said Chris Spence, Director of Education. “These encouraging results add to the continued improvement the TDSB has seen over the past few years.”
Grade 3 Results
In 2009-2010, the percentage of Grade 3 students who performed at or above the provincial standard increased 2% in reading (58-60%); 4% in writing (66-70%) and 2% in mathematics (69-71%) compared to last year..
Over the past five years, the percentage of Grade 3 students who performed at or above the provincial standard:
- Increased 1%, from 59% to 60% in reading;
- Increased 6%, from 64% to 70%, in writing;
- Increased 5%, from 66% to 71%, in mathematics.
- Grade 3 English Language Learners (ELL) student results have improved 10% in reading (24-34%), 18% in writing (32-50%) and 16% in mathematics (39-55%).
- Grade 3 special education needs student results have improved by 2% in reading (20-22%), 15% in writing (21-36%) and 7% in mathematics (27-34%).
Grade 6 Results
In 2009-2010, the percentage of Grade 6 students who performed at or above the provincial standard increased 2% in reading (67-69%); 4% in writing (67-71%) and remained the same in mathematics (63%) compared to last year.
Over the past five years, the percentage of Grade 6 students who performed at or above the provincial standard:
- Increased 8%, from 61% to 69%, in reading;
- Increased 10%, from 61% to 71%, in writing;
- Increased 3% from 60% to 63%, in mathematics.
- Grade 6 English Language Learners (ELL) student results have improved 10% in reading (20-30%), 14% in writing (24-38%) and 10% in mathematics (38-48%).
- Grade 6 special education needs student results have improved 10% in reading (21-31%), 13% in writing (19-32%) and 3% in mathematics (19-22%).
Grade 9 Results
In 2009-2010, the percentage of Grade 9 students who performed at or above the provincial standard increased 3% in applied mathematics (23-26%) and 6% in academic mathematics (75-81%) compared to last year.
Over the past five years, the percentage of Grade 9 students who performed at or above the provincial standard:
- Increased 16% (65%-81%), in academic mathematics and 6% (20%-26%) in applied mathematics.
- English Language Learners (ELL) student results have improved 25% in academic mathematics (51-76%) and 5% in applied mathematics (16-21%).
- Special education needs student results have improved 27% in academic mathematics (39-66%) and 8% in applied mathematics (14-22%).
“We continue to work hard to improve student achievement and we are pleased that more and more of our students are meeting with success in these essential skills,” said Donna Quan, Deputy Director, Academic. “Our students’ results continue to gradually trend upwards. EQAO tests and their results are only part of the student achievement story and are not the only measure of success. EQAO data is used in combination with a range of other data and indicators available to fully evaluate student performance, identify areas that require additional support and implement the necessary programs.”
The TDSB EQAO results are posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at www.tdsb.on.ca for parents, students, stakeholders, and community partners to review.