1. OSSLT Thursday March 30, 2017

2. What is the OSSLT? EQAO?
OSSLT – Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
EQAO – Education Quality and Accountability Office
You have written EQAO assessments in grades 3, 6, 9 (math) and now grade 10 (OSSLT)
The OSSLT is a GRADUATION REQUIREMENT!

3. YOU CAN TRY AGAIN IF YOU NEED TO!
WHY GRADE 10?
By having the test in Grade 10 it allows time for remediation before graduation.
A pass is 300/400 or 75% (Level 3)
YOU CAN TRY AGAIN IF YOU NEED TO!
Lots of practice
Preparing since you started school
Diagnostic Test
Literacy Activities
Mock Test and Feedback Sessions

4. ***** DON’T BE LATE *****
THURSDAY MARCH 30, 2017
All students in Ontario write this test on the same date at the same time.
Check the board outside the main office to see which room you will be in
THERE IS NO OTHER DATE UNTIL NEXT YEAR ….
***** DON’T BE LATE *****

5. TEST DAY: In your seat - 8:25 am Booklet #1 – 8:30-9:45 am Break – 9:45-10:00 am In your seat – 10:00am Booklet #2 – 10:10-11:25 am Questionnaire – 11:25-11:35 am LUNCH – 11:35 – 12:36 pm Per. 4 – 12:37 – 1:32 pm Per. 5 – 1:36 – 2:41 pm

6. YOUR PACKAGE WILL CONTAIN:
Test Booklet #1: Session 1 (75 minutes)
Answer Booklet #1
Test Booklet #2: Session 2 (75 minutes)
Answer Booklet #2

7. BE ON TIME!!! Late for booklet one Write booklet 1 in time remaining
No instructions
Late after the break
Only write booklet 2
Chances of passing minimal

8. WHAT TO BRING/NOT TO BRING:
Do not bring….
Coloured pens
Liquid paper
Electronic devices
Cell phones
Dictionaries
Backpacks
Bring……
Pencil/Eraser
Blue/black pen
Highlighter
Your watch
A novel to read if you finish early

9. TEST ROOM PROTOCOL: Sit where assigned. Packages are labeled.
Do not touch your OSSLT until instructed to do so.
Listen carefully to scripted instructions read by the room supervisor (teachers CANNOT answer questions)
Adhere to MSS Code of Conduct

10. MORE ADVICE…
Check that your barcode matches the 12 digit number on your test.
Write/print clearly - evaluators can’t mark your test if they can’t read it.
Follow Instructions!

12. MULTIPLE CHOICE SECTIONS:
More than one answer may seem correct
READ and REREAD QUESTIONS CAREFULLY!!!
Read the four answers and rule out any that are incorrect.
CHOOSE THE BEST OR MOST CORRECT ANSWER.

13. ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS:
Answer all multiple choice questions in the Answer Booklet
To change your answer, erase carefully
Make sure your final answer is darker than the one you have erased!

14. USE ALL THE SPACE PROVIDED!
WRITTEN QUESTIONS:
Answer all written response questions in the answer booklets on the lines provided
The number of lines indicates how long your answer should be!
USE ALL THE SPACE PROVIDED!

15. Use the space provided for rough notes to plan your response
Work completed in the space for rough notes will not be scored

17. WRITTEN QUESTIONS: News Report Who, what, why, where, when
1 headline and two questions.
Multiple paragraphs
Relate your article and title to photograph provided

18. WRITTEN QUESTIONS: Dialogue Reading Read carefully – reread if needed
Answer the questions and be specific with your responses.
Provide examples from the reading in support your response

19. If you write with inappropriate language, your work may not be scored and the principal will be notified
NO TEXTING SHORT FORMS … (TTYL!)

20. YOU CANNOT LEAVE BEFORE THE TEST IS OVER!
If you finish early, use the extra time to review your answers

21. HELPFUL TIPS: Get a good night’s sleep Eat a good breakfast
Get to school early

22. ADDITIONAL TIPS: Visit the EQAO website for additional support
Student Resources
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

23. RESULTS?
You will get your results in June

24. See you on Thursday March 30, 2017
GOOD LUCK!
See you on Thursday March 30, 2017
at 8:25 am!