Ontario’s education minister says he is going to appoint advisers to review the province’s approach to standardized testing, as results are not showing enough improvement, particularly in math.
We now have the results of the Education Quality and Accountability Office standardized tests, and overall Niagara students are exceeding the provincial average.
When it comes to grade 3 test results for math, Niagara students are scoring higher than province-wide results.
76 per cent of Niagara Catholic students, and 79 per cent of DSBN students met the standard, compared with the provincial average of 64 per cent.
For reading, also a good showing, with 84 per cent of Catholic, and 87 per cent of public students meeting the standard, compared with 74 per cent across Ontario.
In writing, also a positive story, 77 per cent of Niagara Catholic, and 80 per cent of DSBN students meeting the standard, compared to 65 per cent province-wide.
Grade 6 students were also tested on the three subjects, and all exceeded provincial averages.
In math, 61 per cent of Niagara Catholic students and 71 per cent of DSBN students hit the mark, compared with the provincial success rate of 51 per cent.
In reading, a great showing for Niagara, 92 per cent of Catholic students, and 94 per cent of DSBN students successful, compared with the provincial average of 86 per cent.
In writing; 91 per cent of Catholic, 94 per cent public, compared to 85 per cent across Ontario.
Grade nine students were graded on math, and the DSBN came out on top.
66 per cent of public students met the standard in Niagara, 59 per cent of Catholic, compared to 58 per cent across the province.
“Niagara Catholic continues to make student success a priority, and the board’s 2024-2025 EQAO results are a testament to this commitment,” said Director Cipriano. “I am grateful for the hard work and collaboration shown by our teachers, principals, and staff in our Program and Innovation Department, whose willingness to embrace new concepts, lead with enthusiasm, and create and adopt dynamic teaching strategies, engaged students in learning. We will continue to build upon this strong foundation to ensure that students graduate from our schools prepared to enter post secondary education, embark on an apprenticeship, or enter the workforce.”
Story/image credit: Bonnie Heslop
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