Courneya Magnus

Earle, E Ochran

Gandhi Paterson

Jasquith Sung

Kanurkas Sutton

Lanarduzzi Kenefick

Bryan, C

STAGE

Thursday, March 26, 2015

8:20 a.m.

All students working toward an Ontario Secondary School Diploma are required to

write the OSSLT in Grade 10.

Successful completion of the OSSLT is a graduation requirement. If you are not

successful you can write the test again or take the Ontario Secondary School Literacy

Course.

About the testAll grade 10 students (and second time

writers) will write the literacy test on Thursday March 26 @ 8:30 a.m.

You must pass the test in order to graduate

A 70% is required for a “pass” or Level 3 which is considered the provincial standard

If you do not pass the test you can re-write the test or take the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course

About the test continuedThe OSSLT is a provincial test of literacy

(reading and writing) skills students have acquired by Grade 10. It is based on the literacy skills expected in The Ontario Curriculum across all subject areas up to the end of Grade 9.

About the test continuedThe Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

(OSSLT) has reading and writing activitiesThe questions can be: multiple choice, short

writing tasks and long writing tasksYou will also write a News Report and a Series

of Paragraphs (an essay)There are two bookletsEach booklet is 75 minutes longYou will have a 15 minute break in between

bookletsWe provide you with a drink and snack during

the break!!

NEW LAYOUT for 2015Each Booklet comes

with a QUESTIONS book and a ANSWERS book

You will record ALL your answers in the ANSWERS BOOKLET.

Don’t write anything in the QUESTIONS book- it will not be marked!

You have 75 minutes for Booklet 1 and then you will have a 15 minute break

*English Language Learner Students and Special Education students are entitled to extra time. The times for these students will be different.

What is on the test?Reading Selections

Information ParagraphNews ReportDialogueReal-life NarrativeGraphic Text

Types of Questions Multiple Choice Open Response (Six lines of writing)

What is on the test?Writing Selections

Long Writing Tasks News Report (One page; a headline and photo

will be given) Series of Paragraphs Expressing and Opinion

(two pages, or 5 paragraphs). Example: Are famous people good role models for young people?

Short Writing Tasks 6 lines of writing

Multiple Choice Questions

Written AnswersWrite in Blue or Black ink.The lined space indicates the length of the writing expected. Write on every line.

There is space for Rough Notes. Nothing you write in this space will be scored.

What to bring?1. Pencil with an eraser (for Multiple Choice)2. Black or Blue Pen or Pencil (for Written

Answers)3. Bottled water is permitted

What NOT to bring?1. NO electronic devices (cell phone, ipod,

etc.)2. NO food or drink (only water)3. NO dictionary or notes to help you with

the test

CAUTIONEQAO is an important assessment and ANY

evidence of academic dishonest (cheating) is taken very seriously by the school and by the Ministry of Education

EQAO looks for patterns of correct and incorrect answers- if your answers are very similar to another person it is possible that your results will be held back until an investigation is completed to determine if cheating occurred- don’t take any chances!

ResultsYour test is sent to the Ministry of Education’s EQAO office to be marked.

Your result should be included in your June report card.

Individual Student Report:“Successful or Unsuccessful”

Steps to Success1. Read all the instructions carefully. 2. Underline key words so that you are

clear on what is expected. 3. Answer all questions.4. Stay on topic for written answers.5. Write in complete sentences with correct

spelling, grammar and punctuation.6. Don’t get discouraged if you can’t

complete a question. Do your best and move on to another question.

You will not be allowed to ask any questions during the test.

Help SessionsHelp sessions will be offered starting

Tuesday March 10- March 25 in the Centennial Room during lunch and afterschool.

Come and ask questions, have teachers review your practice answers... Etc.

TEST DAYKnow your room location

Your room location will be on a personalized letter you will receive tomorrow

Test room locations will also be posted on the Literacy Board in front of the library.

Arrive to school by 8:00 am.Bring a pencil and pen. No white-out.Use the time provided. You cannot leave early.

Review your answers if time permits.Get a good night’s sleep.Eat breakfast.

Who wants a prize?What time should you be at school?

8:00 a.m.

Who wants a prize?What 3 things should/can you bring to the test?

1. Pen2. Pencil with eraser3. Water

Who wants a prize?What 3 things are you NOT allowed to bring?

1. NO electronic devices (cell phone, ipod, etc.)

2. NO food or drink (only water)

3. NO dictionary or notes to help you with the test

Who wants a prize?Where can you check for your room location if you forget or loose your personalized letter?

Literacy Board in front of the library

Who wants a prize?When and where are the help sessions?

March 10- 24 in the Centennial Room

Who wants a prize?When is the literacy test?Thursday March 26, 2015

GOOD LUCK!