Results from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test ...kprcontentlibrary.kprdsb.ca:8080/docushare/dsweb...Literacy Test (OSSLT), Spring, 2015 Attachment 2 PROG Item 8.1.1 February

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

Results from the Ontario Secondary School

Literacy Test (OSSLT), Spring, 2015

Attachment 2 PROG Item 8.1.1 February 9, 2016

Results from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, Spring, 2015. KPR Teaching & Learning Page 2 of 12

Table of Contents

Page

Background 3

Part A: Results at a Glance for First Time Eligible Students 4

1.0 Overview of OSSLT Results 5

2.0 Results by Gender 6

3.0 Results by Program 7

4.0 Results for Students with Special Needs 9

Appendix A: School by School Results Over Time



Background

The literacy diploma requirement can be met by successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) or of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC).

The most recent test was written at KPRDSB in March, 2015 by all students who entered

secondary school in September 2013 and who are working towards a secondary school diploma. These students are referred to as the First Time Eligible (FTE) students.

It was also written by students who had entered secondary school earlier, but had been unsuccessful on the test and who had not opted to take the OSSLC. These students are referred to as the Previously Eligible (PE) students. The make-up of the PE student population changes each year due to the difference in student entry-years and to eligibility for the OSSLC. Because of this, year-to-year comparisons are not advised for PE students.

Information on success rates by gender, students with special needs and by program

enrolment (academic / applied / locally developed) is provided. Current enrolment of Grade 10 ELL students in KPR is low.

Ministry of Education policy on Assessment and Evaluation states that “the primary

purpose of assessment is to improve student learning”. EQAO assessment data is available for analysis by boards and schools in order to determine strategies to improve student learning in reading and writing skills.

EQAO also reports the results to boards and schools. Public reports are posted on the

EQAO website. More detailed reports are posted for secure access by schools and boards.

Students have been supported in their preparation for writing the OSSLT through

sustained activities at the classroom, school, and system level.



Part A: Results at a Glance for First Time Eligible Students The following chart includes information for participating students (excludes deferred and absent students).

Observations

Seventy-eight percent of KPR first time eligible participating students were successful on the OSSLT, lower than the provincial success rate.

Participation Rate The participation rate* for KPR grade 10 students is outlined in the chart below and compared to the provincial participation rate. Percentage

ParticipatingPercentage

deferredPercentage absent

KPRDSB 96% 1% 3% Province 93% 5% 2% *Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding Additional Information: Students who are not successful on their first attempt have the option of taking the test again during their third year of secondary school, or taking the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC).

78% 82%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

KPRDSB Province

Per

cen

tag

e o

f S

tud

ents

2015 Results for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)



Results Overview

Observations:

Over five administrations of the OSSLT, the success rate for KPRDSB students has remained about the same.

Observations:

Over five administrations of the OSSLT the success rate for KPRDSB students has remained below the provincial success rate.

79% 78% 75% 78% 78%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

March 2011 March 2012 May 2013 March 2014 March 2015

Five Year Trend in OSSLT Success for KPRDSB First Time Eligible, Fully Participating

79% 78%75%

78% 78%83% 82% 82% 83% 82%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

March 2011 March 2012 May 2013 March 2014 March 2015

Five Year Trend in OSSLT Scores for First Time Eligible KPRDSB and Province

KPRDSB

Province



2.0 Results by Gender for First Time Eligible Students

Observations: KPRDSB results for both male and female students are below the provincial success rates,

however results for KPRDSB males increased by two percent compared to last year (2014).

84%

72%

86%

78%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Female Male

Percentage of Students Successful on the OSSLT by Gender for KPRDSB and Province

KPRDSB

Province



3.0 Results by Program for First Time Eligible Students

What three types of English courses are offered in Ontario Secondary Schools? What are the differences between academic, applied and locally developed courses?

Academic courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline and also explore related concepts. Academic courses develop students’ knowledge and skills by emphasizing theoretical, abstract applications of the essential concepts and incorporating practical applications as appropriate. Applied courses also focus on the essential concepts of the discipline, but develop students’ knowledge and skills by emphasizing practical, concrete applications of these concepts and incorporating theoretical applications as appropriate. Academic and applied courses differ in the balance between essential concepts and additional material, and in the balance between theory and application. As quoted from the Ministry of Education (1999). Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9 to 12: Program and Diploma Requirements, page 14. Locally Developed Compulsory Credit (LDCC) English courses may be required for students who may be up to four years behind grade level with significant gaps in knowledge, conceptual understandings, and skills. In addition, Locally Developed English courses support students in developing and enhancing strategies that they need to be competent readers and writers so that they will be able to understand English text and write for various purposes. As quoted from the Ministry of Education (2005). Locally Developed Compulsory Credit Courses: Grades 9 and 10: English, page 1.



Results by Program

Observations:

KPRDSB success rates by program match the provincial success rates for Academic and

Applied programs. The success rate for KPR students in Applied English courses is six percent higher than the provincial success rate in that course.

Enrolment distribution of fully participating students by Program for KPRDSB and Province

KPRDSB Province

Academic 62% (1,343) 78% (97,615)

Applied 34% (736) 21% (26,213)

Locally Developed 4% (95) 3% (2,064) Observations:

KPRDSB has a lower proportion of grade 10 students enrolled in Academic English (62%)

compared to the province (78%)

KPRDSB has a higher proportion of grade 10 students enrolled in Applied English (34%) compared to the province (21%)

KPRDSB has a higher proportion of grade 10 students enrolled in Locally Developed English (4%) compared to the province (3%)

12%

56%

94%

13%

50%

93%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Locally Developed Applied English Academic English

Percentage of Students Successful on the OSSLT by Program for KPRDSB and Province 2015

KPRDSB

Province



Results by Special Needs Designation for First Time Eligible Students

Observations: The KPRDSB success rate for students with Special Needs (excluding gifted) is 49%. The

provincial success rate is 54%.

Observations: The KPRDSB success rate for students with special needs is two percent higher than it was

five years ago while the provincial rate has decreased two percent.

49%54%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

KPRDSB Province

Percentage of Students with Special Education Needs Successful on the OSSLT for KPRDSB 2015

March2011

March2012

May2013

March2014

March2015

KPRDSB 47% 50% 43% 48% 49%

Province 52% 52% 51% 51% 54%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Per

cen

tag

e o

f S

tud

ents

Five Year Trend in OSSLT Results for Students with Special Education Needs: KPRDSB and Province

KPRDSB

Province



Appendix A: School by School Results for students in All types of Grade 10 English Courses

OSSLT First Time Eligible, fully participating Student Results for Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

EQAO OSSLT success rates

for students in ALL types of Grade 10 English courses

March

2011 March

2012 May

2013 March

2014 March

2015

KPR DSB 79% 78% 75% 78% 78%

Province 83% 82% 82% 83% 82%

Adam Scott CVI 84% 84% 82% 82% 84%

Bowmanville HS 71% 79% 78% 84% 78%

Campbellford DHS * 72% 63% 70% 67% 75%

Clarington Central SS 78% 77% 75% 73% 78%

Clarke HS * 87% 77% 87% 79% 86%

Cobourg Collegiate school not open yet 77%

Cobourg District CI East 77% 83% 79% 76% no data

Cobourg District CI West 89% 94% 85% 86% 92%

Courtice SS 80% 77% 79% 81% 80%

Crestwood SS 85% 78% 74% 83% 88%

East Northumberland SS 81% 78% 69% 79% 76%

Kenner CVI 70% 80% 71% 65% 67%

Lakefield DSS * 75% 60% 66% 78% 54%

Norwood District HS * 77% 79% 64% 66% 74%

Port Hope HS * 77% 70% 71% 71% 70%

Thomas A Stewart SS 85% 74% 74% 78% 73%

* small sample size (under 50) fully participating in 2015

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Research Office, Nov. 2015



School by School Results for Academic English

Grade 10 Literacy ‐ OSSLT First Time Eligible, fully participating Student Success Results for Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board schools

EQAO OSSLT success rates for students in Gr.10

Academic English

March

2011 March

2012 May

2013 March

2014 March 2015

KPR DSB 95% 95% 94% 95% 94%

Province 95% 93% 94% 94% 93%

Adam Scott CVI 98% 98% 97% 97% 96%

Bowmanville HS 92% 95% 93% 97% 93%



Clarke HS * 97% 100% 98% 97% 96%

Cobourg Collegiate school not open yet 93%


Cobourg District CI West 96% 98% 92% 93% 98%

Courtice SS 92% 94% 93% 94% 89%

Crestwood SS 100% 96% 92% 98% 98%


Kenner CVI 95% 94% 95% 94% 94%

Lakefield DSS * 97% 90% 90% 93% 90%


Port Hope HS * 97% 98% 100% 94% 90%


* small sample size (under 50) in 2015 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Research Office, Nov.2015



School by School Results for Applied English

Grade 10 Literacy ‐ OSSLT First Time Eligible, fully participating Student Success Results for Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board schools

EQAO OSSLT success rates for students in Gr.10

Applied English

March

2011 March

2012 May

2013 March

2014 March 2015

KPR DSB 59% 56% 51% 55% 56%

Province 55% 53% 51% 50% 50%

Adam Scott CVI * 60% 65% 67% 52% 58%

Bowmanville HS 48% 55% 57% 63% 51%



Clarke HS * 66% 45% 84% 60% 77%

Cobourg Collegiate * school not open yet 65%


Cobourg District CI West * 59% 67% 12% 43% 65%

Courtice SS 61% 58% 56% 65% 70%

Crestwood SS 73% 55% 52% 62% 76%


Kenner CVI * 35% 76% 50% 51% 39%

Lakefield DSS * 52% 38% 62% 72% 46%


Port Hope HS * 56% 50% 50% 49% 52%


* small sample size (under 50) in 2015 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Research Office, Nov.2015


Documents

Results from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test ...kprcontentlibrary.kprdsb.ca:8080/docushare/dsweb...Literacy Test (OSSLT), Spring, 2015 Attachment 2 PROG Item 8.1.1 February