This article is a companion piece to my recent account, which describes English-language provincial assessments in Quebec.[1] As reported in my previous article, Quebec’s education and large scale student assessment systems/programs, although similar to other Canadian provinces […]

Most jurisdictions and testing organizations utilize framework documents, while others may not. Among those that do, there is a wide range of content included, often presented in various formats. An assessment framework is a foundational document that identifies […]

Jurisdictions/testing organizations have transitioned from paper-based to digital assessments for many reasons. In my 2023 article,[1] I provide highlevel descriptions of several benefits of digital assessments, related to authenticity, engagement, equity and inclusion, item and test development […]

Established in 1996, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is a crown agency of the Ontario Government that has distinguished itself as a world-class large-scale assessment organization that provides valuable services to the people of Ontario […]

Quebec’s education and large-scale student assessment systems/programs, although similar to other Canadian jurisdictions in many respects, are unique in important ways. For instance, following pre-primary education (kindergarten) the education systems in most of Canada are […]