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Key Facts: EQAO Exam

A free, computer-based set of Ontario provincial assessments for Grades 3, 6 and 9 covering reading and mathematics; results are reported by achievement level, and this bank practises the multiple-choice and selected-response questions.

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1A Grade 3 class collects 247 bottle caps. They collect 156 more the next week. How many bottle caps do they have in total?

A.403

B.391

C.413

D.393

Explanation: Add the two amounts: 247 + 156 = 403. Line up the ones, tens and hundreds, then add, regrouping 13 ones into 1 ten and 3 ones.

2Which number is the same as 4 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones?

A.46

B.406

C.460

D.4006

Explanation: Four hundreds is 400, zero tens is 0, and six ones is 6, so the number is 400 + 0 + 6 = 406. The zero holds the tens place.

3A rectangle is 6 cm long and 4 cm wide. What is its perimeter?

A.10 cm

B.20 cm

C.24 cm

D.12 cm

Explanation: Perimeter is the distance around: add all four sides, 6 + 4 + 6 + 4 = 20 cm. You can also use 2 x (6 + 4) = 20 cm.

4Meagan needs 100 popsicle sticks to build 1 tower. She has 2 boxes with 500 sticks in each box. How many complete towers can she build?

A.5

B.10

C.50

D.1000

Explanation: Two boxes of 500 give 1000 sticks. Dividing 1000 by 100 sticks per tower gives 10 towers.

5Which unit is best for measuring the length of a school hallway?

A.Millimetres

B.Centimetres

C.Metres

D.Kilometres

Explanation: A hallway is several metres long, so metres are the most sensible unit. Millimetres and centimetres are too small, and kilometres are far too large.

6A tally chart shows favourite fruits: apples 8, bananas 5, oranges 8, grapes 3. What is the mode of the data?

A.Bananas

B.Grapes

C.Apples and oranges

D.8

Explanation: The mode is the most frequent value. Both apples and oranges have 8, the highest count, so the data has two modes: apples and oranges.

7Which fraction is greater than one half?

A.1/4

B.2/5

C.3/8

D.5/8

Explanation: One half equals 4/8. Since 5/8 is greater than 4/8, it is greater than one half. The others are all less than one half.

8What time is shown when the hour hand points just past 3 and the minute hand points to the 6?

A.3:06

B.3:30

C.6:15

D.6:03

Explanation: The minute hand on the 6 means 30 minutes past the hour. With the hour hand just past 3, the time is 3:30.

9A pattern starts 5, 10, 15, 20, ... What number comes next?

A.22

B.24

C.25

D.30

Explanation: Each term increases by 5. Adding 5 to 20 gives 25, the next term in the pattern.

10Which shape has exactly 4 equal sides and 4 right angles?

A.Rectangle

B.Square

C.Triangle

D.Pentagon

Explanation: A square has four equal sides and four right angles. A rectangle has four right angles but its sides are not all equal unless it is a square.

About the EQAO Exam

The EQAO assessments measure how well students in Ontario are meeting expectations in The Ontario Curriculum at key points in their schooling. The Primary Division assessment (Grade 3) and Junior Division assessment (Grade 6) cover reading, writing and mathematics, while the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics covers the de-streamed Grade 9 math course. This practice bank focuses on the multiple-choice and selected-response portions and excludes the open writing tasks. Grade 3 and Grade 6 reading is assessed through narrative and informational texts using skills such as understanding explicitly stated ideas, making inferences and connecting ideas. Mathematics for Grades 3 and 6 covers number sense and operations, fractions and decimals, measurement, geometry, patterning and algebra, and data and probability. The Grade 9 assessment covers number, algebra and linear relations, geometry and measurement, data, and financial literacy. The assessments are computer-based for most students and delivered in stages or sessions, with question types including single-selection, multiple-selection, drag-and-drop, drop-down menu and, new for 2025-2026, key-entry items in Grade 9 math. EQAO reports results by achievement level rather than as a single pass or fail score, and the data informs school and provincial improvement planning.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Grade 3 and 6 mathematics is delivered in four stages; the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics has two sessions of about 60 minutes each, with extra time available.

Passing Score

No pass or fail. Achievement is reported on four levels, with Levels 3 and 4 meeting the provincial standard; EQAO also reports a scale score.

Exam Fee

Free. EQAO assessments are publicly funded provincial assessments with no fee to students. (Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), Government of Ontario)

EQAO Exam Content Outline

30%

Grade 3 and 6 Reading

Reading comprehension of narrative and informational texts: explicitly stated ideas, inferences, main idea, text structure, vocabulary and selected-response language conventions.

37%

Grade 3 and 6 Mathematics

Number sense, operations, fractions and decimals, measurement, geometry and spatial sense, patterning and algebra, and data and probability from the Ontario curriculum.

33%

Grade 9 Mathematics

Number, algebra and linear relations, geometry and measurement, data, and financial literacy from the de-streamed Grade 9 mathematics course.

How to Pass the EQAO Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No pass or fail. Achievement is reported on four levels, with Levels 3 and 4 meeting the provincial standard; EQAO also reports a scale score.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Grade 3 and 6 mathematics is delivered in four stages; the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics has two sessions of about 60 minutes each, with extra time available.
Exam fee: Free. EQAO assessments are publicly funded provincial assessments with no fee to students.

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EQAO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise the three reading skills directly: find explicitly stated details, make inferences from clues in the text, and connect ideas to what you already know.

2For mathematics, review the strands of the Ontario curriculum: number sense, fractions and decimals, measurement, geometry, patterning and algebra, and data and probability.

3For Grade 9 math, master slope, linear relations, solving equations, exponents, the Pythagorean theorem and financial literacy such as interest and budgeting.

4Get used to the online question types by completing EQAO's free sample test, including drag-and-drop, drop-down menu and the new Grade 9 key-entry items.

5Use the Grade 9 formula sheet during practice so you know what is provided and what you need to recall, including the updated right-triangle side-length relationship.

6Read each question and any passage or diagram carefully, eliminate clearly wrong choices, and check that your answer actually responds to what is asked.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the EQAO assessments and who writes them?

EQAO assessments are provincial assessments run by Ontario's Education Quality and Accountability Office. The Grade 3 (Primary Division) and Grade 6 (Junior Division) assessments cover reading, writing and mathematics, and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics covers the Grade 9 math course. They measure learning against The Ontario Curriculum.

How many questions are on the EQAO assessments?

It varies by assessment. The Grade 3 and Grade 6 mathematics component has 40 operational scored questions delivered in four stages, and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics has 50 operational questions across two sessions. Each also includes unscored field-test items that do not count toward results.

Is there a pass or fail on EQAO?

No. EQAO does not report a single pass or fail. Results are reported on four achievement levels, with Levels 3 and 4 representing the provincial standard, and EQAO also reports scores on a scale. The results inform school and provincial improvement, not individual graduation in Grades 3, 6 or 9.

What question types appear on EQAO assessments?

EQAO uses single-selection, multiple-selection, drag-and-drop and drop-down menu questions, plus short written responses on the language assessments. New for 2025-2026, the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics also includes key-entry questions, where students type their answer instead of choosing from options.

What math topics are covered in Grade 9 EQAO?

The Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics covers five strands: Number, Algebra, Data, Geometry and Measurement, and Financial Literacy. Common topics include slope and linear relations, solving equations, exponents, the Pythagorean theorem, area, working with data, and budgeting and interest.

Is the EQAO different from the OSSLT?

Yes. The Grade 3, 6 and 9 EQAO assessments measure reading, writing and mathematics learning and are not graduation requirements. The OSSLT is a separate Grade 10 literacy test that students must pass as a requirement for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.