Students in Grade 3 and 6 won’t have to take part in provincially mandated Education Quality and Accountability Office tests next school year.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce says they want everyone to get used to a new Math curriculum.
“We want to make sure that our students, our educators, and the entire education eco-system is able to embrace and learn the new curriculum. We are unveiling a new elementary Math curriculum and we don’t want to impose any stress on our young people.”
Lecce stresses “We want them to focus on adapting to this learning and to a curriculum that I think really reflects the priorities of parents and ultimately the necessary skill sets required in the job market.”
He adds the province is also looking at a digital means to deliver the EQAO testing in future years.
