Sample Tests
The sample test, including the alternative versions of the sample test, have been updated. Prior to completing the Grade 9 assessment, students can become familiar with the assessment format and tools, and the types of questions on the assessment, by completing the sample test through the e-assessment platform or the EQAO website. The alternative version of the sample test is for students with special education needs or special circumstances who require a different format of the assessment (e.g., Braille format). Details about the available formats can be found in this user guide.
EQAO Formula Sheet for the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
The EQAO Formula Sheet for the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics has been updated to include the side-length relationship for right triangles formula. The latest version is available on the EQAO website. The formula sheet is available in the e-assessment platform and students can also use a hard copy of this formula sheet during the assessment.
English-French and French-English Glossaries
The Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics Glossaries have been updated to ensure all pertinent terms are included. The latest versions are available on the EQAO website.
Released Questions, 2025
The Released Questions, 2025 document has been released this month to support teachers. It can be found in the Resources for Teachers and Students section of the Grade 9 mathematics page of the EQAO website.
French Immersion Programs
When a class is identified as French Immersion, the Grade 9 assessment questions will be automatically provided to students in English or French, based on the option selected by the school board. Refer to the French Immersion Program section for more information.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
EQAO has been making efforts to improve our security and access controls, and one of the key improvements is implementing MFA. School administrators, principals and board users will be required to use MFA. Click here to learn more about the setup and login process for MFA.
Scheduling Assessment Sessions
Starting this year, EQAO is encouraging schools to schedule assessment administration prior to the last two days of the administration window. These two days should be reserved for students who may have missed the originally scheduled dates or for extenuating circumstances.
Quality Assurance Monitors
Quality assurance procedures help to ensure that EQAO assessments and tests produce valid and reliable data, which in turn produces confidence in the reliability and validity of EQAO data. As such, EQAO is reinstating its practice of contracting quality assurance (QA) monitors to visit a random sample of schools to observe the assessment or test administrations. A QA monitor may be reaching out to your school to schedule a visit.
Principal Accounts
EQAO has introduced separate accounts for Principals and School Administrators within the e-assessment system. The biggest distinction between the two roles is that only Principals can complete the Principal Questionnaire, while School Administrators retain most existing permissions but are excluded from this responsibility. Going forward, Principals will serve as the main point of contact for all EQAO notifications. Refer to the Principal and School Administrator Accounts section for more information.
Safe Exam Browser and Windows 11 24H2
Due to a recent update to the Windows 11 system, devices using Windows 11 24H2 will need to update their Safe Exam Browser to 3.8.0 in order to run the assessment. The previous version of Safe Exam Browser, 3.4.0, is not compatible with Windows 11 24H2. You can find installation instructions for public schools here and for private and First Nation schools here. If you are using Windows 10 or any Windows 11 versions below 24H2, you can proceed using SEB 3.4.0.
Chromebook Technical Requirements
Recent updates regarding Google’s support of Kiosk have prompted a change to the technical requirements for the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. There are two methods to configure Chromebooks in order to administer the EQAO assessments. Each method has a set of pre-requisites. Refer to this section to follow the required steps for publicly funded schools before the assessment administration.