Grand Erie EQAO, OSSLT Results Close Learning Gap

EQAO math scores for grade 3, 6 and 9 students increase for the third year in a row

BRANTFORD, ONT. – At Grand Erie District School Board, most grade 3, 6, and 9 students’ EQAO test scores continue to increase yearly, and OSSLT academic results continue to match the provincial average. 

“We’re proud of the learning progress made by students and staff as part of our ongoing system-wide learning,” says Susan Gibson, chair of the board. “These results reflect the hard work of our students and staff and the support of families.” 

Highlights of Grand Erie’s EQAO results over three years include:

• Grade 3 math results increased by 5%
• Grade 6 math results increased by 7%
• Grade 9 math results increased by 2%
• OSSLT academic results align with provincial averages (90%)

“On behalf of the Senior Leadership team, the results show continued growth in Grand Erie’s journey of academic excellence. With a collective effort by educators, administrators, instructional coaches, support staff, system staff and leaders. They’re to be commended for their outstanding commitment to student achievement every day in classrooms across the district,” says JoAnna Roberto, director of education. “We’ll continue to focus on innovative strategies and professional learning opportunities centrally and school-based to cultivate an environment where all students reach their full potential.” 

Grand Erie continues to focus on early reading and mathematics with an emphasis on ‘knowing the learner.’ The board aims to ensure instructional strategies and assessment tools enable educators to understand and adapt to their students’ individual strengths and needs. 

The 2023-24 Annual Learning and Operating Plan continues to be responsive to student learning and includes specific strategies to improve learning results in early literacy, math, and graduation pathways.

“These are the results of a focused approach to curriculum and foundational skills responsive to student needs for them to succeed. The data insights will guide our work to improve further,” says Lisa Munro, superintendent of curriculum and student achievement. 

Grade 3 Results:

Grade 6 Results:

Grade 9 Results:

Grade 10 OSSLT Results:

*% Grand Erie students meeting or exceeding the provincial standard.