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27-597: Students from the school were dispersed to the existing Central Peel Secondary School in Brampton, new Brampton Centennial Secondary School , and the J. A. Turner Secondary School in Toronto Township. The Brampton High School structure was used in 1967 as one of Sheridan College 's first two campuses, the second being in Port Credit . Most of their 1200 students in 1969 were at the Brampton campus. In 1972, in response to

54-444: A 2010 survey by EQAO, more than 95 per cent of elementary school principals and 80 per cent of grade three and six teachers use EQAO test results to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement in reading, writing and math programs. More than 95 per cent of principals also reported that they use the data to guide overall school improvement initiatives. Ontario student achievement results have had mixed success and failure since

81-673: A freeze in new government construction, one official commented "the old Brampton high school is going to fall down pretty soon, I suppose." Sheridan moved out in 1977. The structure was put up for sale in 1977 at a cost of $ 1 million, when the Peel Board of Education deemed that fire safety renovations were too costly to pursue. This Ontario school-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Central Peel Secondary School Coordinates : 43°41′55″N 79°45′05″W  /  43.69861°N 79.75139°W  / 43.69861; -79.75139 From Misplaced Pages,

108-599: A number of groups, including the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) and the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO). Since the beginning, EQAO has received extensive criticism, especially about areas such as validity of the test, timelines for the tests, uses of the data results, and security. The ETFO published a video on August 17, 2010, titled "Is EQAO Failing Our Children?". This video provides an outlook on EQAO from

135-513: A picture of the students' overall learning. Classroom tests: EQAO tests: EQAO's mandate is to conduct province-wide tests at key points in every student's primary, junior and secondary education and report the results to educators, parents and the public. The specific responsibilities of the office include: EQAO conducts province-wide tests annually. Students attending publicly funded elementary and secondary schools in Ontario are required to take

162-425: A structured and systematic perspective, forcing students to demonstrate their knowledge in a way very different from that which is typically done in the classroom. The test does not allow for the student to grow or learn from the process, due to the fact that feedback is prohibited throughout the time writing the test. The majority use of multiple-choice questions limits critical thinking , and restricts creativity in

189-1496: Is a high school that is located in Brampton , Ontario , Canada, and it is operated by the Peel District School Board . As of 2024 , the school enrolment stands at 1223. Central Peel opened in 1960. Central Peel offers an Advanced Placement program and a Strings program. See also [ edit ] Education in Ontario List of secondary schools in Ontario References [ edit ] ^ "About Us" . Central Peel Secondary School . Retrieved 2011-07-06 . ^ "Profile" . Education Quality and Accountability Office . Retrieved 2011-07-06 . ^ "Central Peel Secondary School (899828)" . Secondary school profile . Ontario Ministry of Education . 2011-01-04 . Retrieved 2011-07-06 . ^ "About Us" . Central Peel Secondary School . Retrieved 2024-10-27 . ^ "Central Peel Secondary School" . Randy Selzer: Your Real Estate Agent in Mississauga . Retrieved 2024-03-06 . ^ "Programs" . Central Peel Secondary School . Retrieved 2024-07-31 . External links [ edit ] Official website Rapid Facts: Central Peel Secondary School at

216-654: Is focused on the monetary expenses used each year to conduct the EQAO tests. The annual report states that $ 33 million was used in 2009/2010, plus an additional $ 77 million spent by the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat, in hopes to improve future test scores. Some critics believe that the money poured into these annual tests could be better spent on things such as smaller class sizes, new schools, new classrooms, additional technology in classrooms, additional educational assistants, and additional classroom materials. Some critics believe that

243-439: Is presented as evidence of validity rather than of reliability. Some have also pointed out that EQAO's staff tends to be drawn from the provincial education establishment. For example, former chair Charles Pascal, is a former deputy minister of education. The office's impartiality has been questioned when it has issued test results that might be taken as reflecting well on the provincial government. Another major area of criticism

270-430: Is the foundation for what is taught in classrooms every day. Therefore, students should not need to study or do extra preparation for the test. All of the information in the test will have been covered by the classroom teacher throughout the entire school year. The best way for parents to support their children in writing the test is simply to be supportive and a play an active role in their children's learning every day of

297-427: Is the idea that the traditional paper-and-pencil test does not assess all aspects of student learning. While the test is able to assess students' reading and writing, it struggles to effectively assess performance-based skills such as being able to work effectively in a group, designing a project or model, and speaking clearly. Another challenge associated with EQAO testing is that students' ability to do their best on

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324-446: Is to visit the EQAO website in order to find links explaining the format and sample test items, a result guide that explains how to interpret the marks, as well as a parent bulletin regarding the test. The school boards also provide parents with information sessions regarding the tests, to ensure that the parents are fully aware of the purpose, format and implementation of the test. One of the biggest challenges surrounding EQAO testing

351-464: The EQAO began. For example, in the five years preceding 2018, grade six student reading scores increased from 79 to 82 per cent of students meeting the provincial standard (up from an all-time low in 1999 of only 48 per cent). Similar improvements were seen for writing with the percentage of students meeting the provincial standard increasing from 78 to 80 per cent in the last five years (up from an all-time low in 1999 of only 48 per cent). However, over

378-442: The EQAO testing system is with regards to Ontario's French Immersion program, which is consistently growing in attendance and popularity. Studies have shown that students enrolled in early French Immersion programs demonstrate a lag in their English literacy skills in the grade three EQAO test. These lower scores cause undue stress and concern for parents, students and teachers of these students. It has been recommended that EQAO offers

405-836: The Kartographer extension Education Quality and Accountability Office The Education Quality and Accountability Office ( EQAO ) is a Crown agency of the Government of Ontario in Canada. It was legislated into creation in 1996 in response to recommendations made by the Royal Commission on Learning in February 1995. EQAO is governed by a board of directors appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council . Cameron Montgomery has been

432-463: The Ministry of Education hopes to increase the quality of education in Ontario, while also using the tests to make plans for future improvement. EQAO tests are intended to measure the student's ability to: EQAO tests have different goals and intentions than normal classroom tests. These tests are not the same, but when considering the EQAO test results along with the classroom results, they can provide

459-1909: The Peel District School Board site v t e Schools part of Peel District School Board in Brampton , Caledon , and Mississauga , Ontario Secondary or high schools Applewood Heights Bramalea Brampton Centennial Cawthra Park Central Peel Chinguacousy Clarkson David Suzuki Erindale Fletcher's Meadow Glenforest Gordon Graydon Harold M. Brathwaite Heart Lake Humberview John Fraser Lincoln M. Alexander Lorne Park Louise Arbour Mayfield Meadowvale Mississauga North Park Judith Nyman Port Credit Rick Hansen Sandalwood Heights Stephen Lewis Streetsville Thomas L. Kennedy Turner Fenton West Credit The Woodlands Middle or junior high schools Balmoral Drive Senior Public School Green Glade Senior Public School Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Central_Peel_Secondary_School&oldid=1254248065 " Categories : Peel District School Board High schools in Brampton Educational institutions established in 1960 1960 establishments in Ontario Hidden categories: Pages using gadget WikiMiniAtlas Articles with short description Short description matches Wikidata Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata Coordinates on Wikidata Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2024 All articles containing potentially dated statements Official website different in Wikidata and Misplaced Pages Pages using

486-410: The chair of the board since February 2019. EQAO has an annual budget of approximately $ 33 million CDN. The stated purpose of EQAO tests is to ensure that there is accountability between school boards and schools in the publicly funded system in Ontario. Educational accountability is important to three key stakeholders: taxpayers, elected officials, and teachers. By providing yearly standardized tests,

513-1111: The 💕 High school in Brampton, Ontario, Canada Central Peel Secondary School Address [REDACTED] 32 Kennedy Road North Brampton , Ontario , L6V 1X4 Canada Coordinates 43°41′55″N 79°45′05″W  /  43.69861°N 79.75139°W  / 43.69861; -79.75139 Information School type Public , High school Motto Vires Acquirit Crescendo (Gathering Strength as it Grows) Founded 1960  ( 1960 ) School board Peel District School Board Superintendent Jan Courtin Area trustee David Green Steve Kavanagh Suzanne Nurse School number 899828 Administrator Belinda Medeiros Principal Laura Garner Grades 9–12 Enrolment 1223 (2024 ) Language English Colour(s) Green and Gold     Mascot Griffin Team name Central Peel Griffins Central Peel Secondary School

540-415: The respective tests at their grade level: For students with special education needs, some accommodations that are consistent with regular classroom assessment practices are permitted on the provincial tests. Special provisions may also be permitted for English language learners. In extenuating circumstances, the principal may exempt a student from writing the test if they are unable to complete part or all of

567-431: The same five years math scores degraded from 54 per cent of students achieving the provincial standard in 2013 to only 49 per cent in 2018. Previous EQAO math testing had a high score of 63 per cent in 2009. The dramatic 14 per cent decrease in math scores in only ten years has resulted in the province launching an entire new math curriculum for the 2019–2020 school year. EQAO tests are based on The Ontario Curriculum, which

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594-399: The school year. This support includes being aware of what the students are learning, being in constant communication with the classroom teacher about the student's learning development and needs, and providing a welcoming environment at home where students are able to complete any homework or assignments they may have. An additional way that parents can help students in preparing for the test

621-449: The students. In addition, the test provides only one form of assessment. Authentic assessment is that which provides students with multiple ways to demonstrate their learning (example, through writing, speaking, demonstration, and hands-on interactions). Other subjects such as science, business, visual arts, music and physical education are not being assessed in the test despite being part of the education system. Another recognized flaw in

648-403: The teacher knows best about the students' learning, and that a standardized-test does not adequately assess the authentic learning that has gone on in the classroom throughout the year. Teachers are able to see the students everyday, track their learning progress, and provide the students with beneficial feedback to continue improving their work. EQAO tests on the other hand, approach learning from

675-494: The teachers perspective, discussing how the test may be causing more damage to children than good. This video can be seen on YouTube here . While technical reports are available on the agency's website, some have complained that the office publishes little technical information about its tests. An evaluation conducted for EQAO, published by it in 2013, and posted on the website mentions no aspects of reliability or validity other than inter-rater agreement, and inter-rater agreement

702-433: The test may be affected by feelings of stress and test anxiety . Some students may feel pressured to do well, because of external pressures from the teacher and parents, or pressure from themselves to succeed, and therefore may struggle to complete the test in a way that truly demonstrates their knowledge and learning. The establishment of the EQAO, and in particular standardized testing in Ontario, has been criticized by

729-466: The test, even with the appropriate accommodations. The question on EQAO's tests are developed by Ontario educators and linked directly to the learning expectations in The Ontario Curriculum. Educators use the results of Ontario's province-wide tests in combination with other important information, such as demographic information, to help improve student learning and achievement. According to

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