Attention Grade 3 parents.
The EQAO testing will happen next week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
There are 4 language sections, and 2 math sections.
The students are given as long as they need to finish each section...in one continuous sitting (e.g., they can't stop, eat lunch and go back and finish a section)
I've administered this test many times. From my experience it takes most kids about 50-60 minutes to finish a section. Some take longer, and some finish much quicker.
There are 100 minute blocks between nutrition breaks for the kids to write each section.
Clear as mud?
What that all means is most kids finish with plenty of extra time before we start the next section. It is REALLY IMPORTANT that the kids who finish early remain quiet (and at their desks) so others can concentrate and finish at their own pace, without distraction.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE send your kids with some quiet activities do after they've finished. For example colouring books, reading books/magazines, word searches, sketch books are all great quiet independent activities.
No electronics (as they are very distracting to those around them).
If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email.
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