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Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division (Grades 1–3) and Junior Division (Grades 4–6), 2015–2016

Principal Questionnaire

Results as of August 18, 2016 1 of 40

Response rate for the Province: 2 338 out of 3 292 (71%)

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Number of Respondents 2 338

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1. Which of the following grade levels were taught in your school this year? Check all that apply.

Jr. kindergarten 2 198 94%Sr. kindergarten 2 195 94%Grade 1 2 217 95%Grade 2 2 191 94%Grade 3 2 239 96%Grade 4 2 226 95%Grade 5 2 228 95%Grade 6 2 101 90%Grade 7 1 689 72%Grade 8 1 662 71%Grade 9 18 1%Grades 10 to 12 17 1%

2. On September 30, 2015, what was the total enrolment of students in your school?

50 or fewer 28 1%51–150 211 9%151–250 522 22%251–350 521 22%351–450 403 17%451–550 263 11%551 or more 378 16%No response 12 1%

* Numbers and percentages are based on the total number of principals who completed the questionnaire.† Percentages may not add up to 100, due to rounding.

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3. This year, what percentage of the total enrolment of students in your school were absent on an average day?

0–2% 418 18%3–5% 1 233 53%6–10% 551 24%11–20% 102 4%more than 20% 5 <1%No response 29 1%


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4. What is your gender?Female 1 498 64%Male 795 34%No response 45 2%

5a. Including this year, for approximately how many years have you been a principal?

2 years or less 437 19%3–5 years 535 23%6–10 years 702 30%11 years or more 644 28%No response 20 1%

b. Including this year, for approximately how many years have you been the principal of this school?

2 years or less 1 130 48%3–5 years 955 41%6–10 years 215 9%11 years or more 19 1%No response 19 1%

c. Are you the principal of more than one school?Yes 126 5%No 2 201 94%No response 11 <1%


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6a. Do you have a teaching assignment this year?Yes 113 5%No 2 217 95%No response 8 <1%

b. If yes, what percentage of your time is allocated to your teaching assignment?‡

10% or less 20 18%11–25% 43 38%26–50% 39 35%More than 50% 7 6%No response 4 4%

* Numbers and percentages are based on the total number of principals who completed the questionnaire.† Percentages may not add up to 100, due to rounding.‡ Numbers and percentages are based on the number of principals who answered “yes” to Question 6a.

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7. How often did staff members at your school meet for the following reasons this year? Consider both formal and informal meetings.a. To discuss general school issues

Never or hardly ever 6 <1%A few times 134 6%Once a month 1 297 55%Once every 2 weeks 360 15%At least once a week 532 23%No response 9 <1%

b. To reflect on school-level data (e.g., EQAO, diagnostic tests) for planning purposes

Never or hardly ever 81 3%A few times 1 159 50%Once a month 859 37%Once every 2 weeks 174 7%At least once a week 58 2%No response 7 <1%

c. To track student progressNever or hardly ever 65 3%A few times 888 38%Once a month 900 38%Once every 2 weeks 310 13%At least once a week 162 7%No response 13 1%


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d. To participate in school-based professional learning activities (e.g., PLCs, school growth teams)

Never or hardly ever 28 1%A few times 758 32%Once a month 1 219 52%Once every 2 weeks 252 11%At least once a week 72 3%No response 9 <1%

e. To reflect on the delivery of the language curriculum (e.g., to plan lessons, discuss instructional strategies and materials)

Never or hardly ever 155 7%A few times 1 107 47%Once a month 696 30%Once every 2 weeks 240 10%At least once a week 130 6%No response 10 <1%

f. To coordinate language instruction among teachersNever or hardly ever 279 12%A few times 1 129 48%Once a month 571 24%Once every 2 weeks 218 9%At least once a week 130 6%No response 11 <1%


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g. To reflect on the delivery of the mathematics curriculum (e.g., to plan lessons, discuss instructional strategies and materials)

Never or hardly ever 60 3%A few times 851 36%Once a month 959 41%Once every 2 weeks 324 14%At least once a week 138 6%No response 6 <1%

h. To coordinate mathematics instruction among teachersNever or hardly ever 147 6%A few times 932 40%Once a month 819 35%Once every 2 weeks 292 12%At least once a week 135 6%No response 13 1%


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8. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your school?a. Students take pride in this school.

Strongly disagree or disagree 17 1%Neither agree nor disagree 75 3%Agree or strongly agree 2 240 96%No response 6 <1%

b. Teachers take pride in this school.Strongly disagree or disagree 17 1%Neither agree nor disagree 92 4%Agree or strongly agree 2 222 95%No response 7 <1%

c. There is strong school spirit in this school.Strongly disagree or disagree 40 2%Neither agree nor disagree 184 8%Agree or strongly agree 2 105 90%No response 9 <1%

d. Students at this school respect one another.Strongly disagree or disagree 44 2%Neither agree nor disagree 146 6%Agree or strongly agree 2 141 92%No response 7 <1%

e. There is co-operation at this school among students.Strongly disagree or disagree 31 1%Neither agree nor disagree 113 5%Agree or strongly agree 2 183 93%No response 11 <1%


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f. There is co-operation at this school among teachers.Strongly disagree or disagree 56 2%Neither agree nor disagree 155 7%Agree or strongly agree 2 118 91%No response 9 <1%

g. There is co-operation at this school among all staff members.Strongly disagree or disagree 122 5%Neither agree nor disagree 216 9%Agree or strongly agree 1 990 85%No response 10 <1%

h. There is co-operation at this school between students and teachers.


i. There is co-operation at this school between teachers and parents or guardians.


j. There is respect for diversity (e.g., cultural, ethnic, special needs) at this school.



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9. This question is not reported. Currently under field-testing.


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10. To what extent did your school provide the following opportunities for students this year?a. Extended mathematics activities (e.g., mathematics club, mathematics competition)

Not at all 470 20%To a small extent 681 29%To some extent 910 39%To a great extent 268 11%No response 9 <1%

b. Extended science- and technology-related activities (e.g., science fair)


c. Extended reading activities (e.g., book club, school-wide reading period)

Not at all 203 9%To a small extent 587 25%To some extent 1 114 48%To a great extent 420 18%No response 14 1%

d. Extended writing activities (e.g., writing contest)Not at all 485 21%To a small extent 932 40%To some extent 793 34%To a great extent 115 5%No response 13 1%


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e. Extended speaking activities (e.g., school radio, debate club, play, poetry recital)

Not at all 311 13%To a small extent 752 32%To some extent 965 41%To a great extent 297 13%No response 13 1%

f. Other extended learning activities (e.g., chess club, concert, trivia challenge, guest speaker)

Not at all 59 3%To a small extent 370 16%To some extent 1 031 44%To a great extent 871 37%No response 7 <1%


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11. How successful was your school in accomplishing the following with respect to improvement planning for literacy and mathematics this year?For reading:a. Analyzing data pertaining to your students’ achievement

Not among our activities 194 8%We struggled with this 207 9%Somewhat successful 902 39%Successful 883 38%Very successful 143 6%No response 9 <1%

b. Identifying strategies to improve instruction relative to the curriculum strands and expectations

Not among our activities 190 8%We struggled with this 144 6%Somewhat successful 922 39%Successful 916 39%Very successful 150 6%No response 16 1%

c. Implementing early identification activities and programsNot among our activities 113 5%We struggled with this 124 5%Somewhat successful 744 32%Successful 989 42%Very successful 353 15%No response 15 1%


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d. Coordinating instruction among teachers to meet improvement goals


e. Clarifying expectations for student achievementNot among our activities 157 7%We struggled with this 134 6%Somewhat successful 885 38%Successful 982 42%Very successful 164 7%No response 16 1%

f. Setting benchmarks (indicators of progress) for monitoring the school’s progress


g. Establishing one or more school improvement teamsNot among our activities 340 15%We struggled with this 224 10%Somewhat successful 692 30%Successful 772 33%Very successful 301 13%No response 9 <1%


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h. Meeting the timelines in your school’s improvement planNot among our activities 303 13%We struggled with this 247 11%Somewhat successful 783 33%Successful 787 34%Very successful 201 9%No response 17 1%

i. Providing evidence of the school’s progress in meeting improvement goals


j. Engaging all staff in improvement activitiesNot among our activities 231 10%We struggled with this 247 11%Somewhat successful 786 34%Successful 810 35%Very successful 240 10%No response 24 1%


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k. Engaging the school council in improvement activitiesNot among our activities 480 21%We struggled with this 429 18%Somewhat successful 883 38%Successful 451 19%Very successful 75 3%No response 20 1%

l. Engaging all parents and guardians in improvement activitiesNot among our activities 378 16%We struggled with this 646 28%Somewhat successful 945 40%Successful 323 14%Very successful 39 2%No response 7 <1%


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e. Clarifying expectations for student achievementNot among our activities 205 9%We struggled with this 151 6%Somewhat successful 930 40%Successful 900 38%Very successful 141 6%No response 11 <1%



g. Establishing one or more school improvement teamsNot among our activities 418 18%We struggled with this 254 11%Somewhat successful 700 30%Successful 696 30%Very successful 253 11%No response 17 1%


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l. Engaging all parents and guardians in improvement activitiesNot among our activities 447 19%We struggled with this 686 29%Somewhat successful 901 39%Successful 268 11%Very successful 27 1%No response 9 <1%


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e. Clarifying expectations for student achievementNot among our activities 61 3%We struggled with this 154 7%Somewhat successful 896 38%Successful 998 43%Very successful 217 9%No response 12 1%



g. Establishing one or more school improvement teamsNot among our activities 142 6%We struggled with this 209 9%Somewhat successful 625 27%Successful 880 38%Very successful 468 20%No response 14 1%


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l. Engaging all parents and guardians in improvement activitiesNot among our activities 228 10%We struggled with this 689 29%Somewhat successful 973 42%Successful 355 15%Very successful 76 3%No response 17 1%


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12a. Did you use last year’s EQAO data (demographic data, assessment and questionnaire results) at your school?

Yes 1 076 46%No 1 240 53%No response 22 1%

12b. If yes, how did you use last year’s EQAO data (demographic data, assessment and questionnaire results) at your school? Check all that apply.‡

a. To identify how well students are meeting curriculum expectations 915 85%

b. To identify areas of strength and areas for improvement in elementary programs 1 001 93%

c. To guide school improvement initiatives 998 93%d. To identify where improvements have occurred 747 69%e. To identify what resources are needed and to support their acquisition 643 60%

f. To support change in teaching practices 874 81%g. To communicate with parents and guardians about student achievement 762 71%

h. To learn more about students at the school (e.g., attitudes, activities outside school) 779 72%

i. In ways other than those listed above 144 13%

* Numbers and percentages are based on the total number of principals who completed the questionnaire.† Percentages may not add up to 100, due to rounding.‡ Numbers and percentages are based on the number of principals who answered “yes” to Question 12a.

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13a. Did you communicate your school’s EQAO results from last year to school staff?

Yes 1 050 45%No 1 262 54%No response 26 1%

13b. If yes, how were your school’s EQAO results from last year communicated to school staff? Check all that apply.‡

a. Discussed with staff at all-staff meetings 836 80%b. Discussed with staff at other meetings (e.g., grade-level or division meetings, PLCs) 820 78%

c. Discussed with members of the school improvement team 861 82%d. Referred staff to the EQAO Web site 523 50%e. In ways other than those listed above 158 15%

* Numbers and percentages are based on the total number of principals who completed a questionnaire.† Percentages may not add up to 100, due to rounding.‡ Numbers and percentages are based on the number of principals who answered “yes” to Question 13a.

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14a. Did you share information either about EQAO assessments or about the results with parents and guardians this year?

Yes 1 325 57%No 991 42%No response 22 1%


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About the assessmentsa. Parent-teacher conference 351 26%b. Newsletter 913 69%c. EQAO template letter 851 64%d. School-created letter 448 34%e. "EQAO Tests in Elementary School: A Guide for Parents" 796 60%f. Report or profile of school-level assessment results 276 21%g. School council meeting presentation and/or discussion 867 65%h. Event for parents and guardians with a focus on EQAO 133 10%i. Part of other event for parents and guardians 96 7%j. School Web site 507 38%k. Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter) 196 15%l. In ways other than those listed above 85 6%

* Numbers and percentages are based on the total number of principals who completed the questionnaire.‡ Numbers and percentages are based on the number of principals who answered “yes” to Question 14a.

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m. Parent-teacher conference 285 22%n. Newsletter 663 50%o. EQAO template letter 497 38%p. School-created letter 256 19%q. "EQAO Tests in Elementary School: A Guide for Parents" 376 28%r. Report or profile of school-level assessment results 455 34%s. School council meeting presentation and/or discussion 852 64%t. Event for parents and guardians with a focus on EQAO 62 5%u. Part of other event for parents and guardians 61 5%v. School Web site 436 33%w. Social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter) 76 6%x. In ways other than those listed above 50 4%

* Numbers and percentages are based on the total number of principals who completed the questionnaire.‡ Numbers and percentages are based on the number of principals who answered “yes” to Question 14a.

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15a. Did you share information or resources related to EQAO assessments with parents and guardians this year?To prepare for the assessments

Yes 1 886 81%No 444 19%No Response 8 <1%

15b. If yes, which information or resources related to EQAO assessments did you share with parents and guardians? Check all that apply.‡

a. "EQAO Tests in Elementary School: A Guide for Parents" 1 420 75%b. EQAO Web site 1 423 75%c. Sample tests, student responses and/or scoring guides 1 061 56%d. EQAO videos (e.g., "About Ontario’s Province-Wide Tests") 186 10%e. PowerPoint presentation "What Parents Need to Know About Province-Wide Testing" 209 11%

f. Information or resources other than those listed above 440 23%

* Numbers and percentages are based on the total number of principals who completed a questionnaire.† Percentages may not add up to 100, due to rounding.‡ Numbers and percentages are based on the number of principals who answered “yes” to Question 15a.

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15c. Did you share information or resources related to EQAO assessments with parents and guardians this year?To Report on the Results

Yes 1 010 43%No 1 307 56%No Response 21 1%

15d. If yes, which information or resources related to EQAO assessments did you share with parents and guardians? Check all that apply.‡

a. School and/or board report from EQAO 751 74%b. School and/or board report prepared by school or board 446 44%c. "6 Questions to Ask When Looking at Your School’s Results" 318 31%

d. Information about how EQAO results inform the school improvement plan 456 45%

e. Information or resources other than those listed above 171 17%

* Numbers and percentages are based on the total number of principals who completed the questionnaire.† Percentages may not add up to 100, due to rounding.‡ Numbers and percentages are based on the number of principals who answered “yes” to Question 15c.

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16. How often did you expect teachers to share the following with parents and guardians this year? a. The links between EQAO assessments and The Ontario Curriculum

Never 555 24%Once 1 067 46%2–3 times 702 30%No response 14 1%

b. The links between EQAO results and instructional and/or assessment practices

Never 624 27%Once 1 014 43%2–3 times 685 29%No response 15 1%

c. Instructional strategies for their child Never 51 2%Once 141 6%2–3 times 886 38%About once a month 991 42%About once every 2 weeks 175 7%At least once a week 85 4%No response 9 <1%

d. Suggestions for what to do at home to support learning Never 24 1%Once 97 4%2–3 times 734 31%About once a month 1 104 47%About once every 2 weeks 230 10%At least once a week 139 6%No response 10 <1%


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e. Suggestions for resources to use at home to support learningNever 33 1%Once 116 5%2–3 times 769 33%About once a month 1 093 47%About once every 2 weeks 206 9%At least once a week 109 5%No response 12 1%

f. Information about their child’s progressNever 18 1%Once 53 2%2–3 times 830 36%About once a month 981 42%About once every 2 weeks 317 14%At least once a week 123 5%No response 16 1%


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17. How successful was your school in accomplishing the following this year?a. Helping parents and guardians understand the links between EQAO assessments and The Ontario Curriculum

We struggled with this 732 31%Somewhat successful 1 163 50%Successful 389 17%Very successful 26 1%No response 28 1%

b. Helping parents and guardians understand the links between EQAO results and the school improvement plan

We struggled with this 758 32%Somewhat successful 1 095 47%Successful 430 18%Very successful 23 1%No response 32 1%

c. Being responsive to the needs of individual parents and guardians (e.g., flexible meeting times)

We struggled with this 115 5%Somewhat successful 501 21%Successful 1 046 45%Very successful 658 28%No response 18 1%

d. Keeping all parents and guardians informed about school activities

We struggled with this 37 2%Somewhat successful 308 13%Successful 1 060 45%Very successful 917 39%No response 16 1%


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18. To what extent did your school consider parents’ and guardians’ input about the following this year?a. School activities for parents, guardians and families

Did not ask for input 62 3%To a small extent 273 12%To some extent 1 108 47%To a great extent 886 38%No response 9 <1%

b. Parent and guardian workshopsDid not ask for input 208 9%To a small extent 463 20%To some extent 1 030 44%To a great extent 615 26%No response 22 1%

c. Volunteer opportunities at the schoolDid not ask for input 36 2%To a small extent 183 8%To some extent 959 41%To a great extent 1 148 49%No response 12 1%

d. Ways that the school communicates with parents and guardians

Did not ask for input 51 2%To a small extent 220 9%To some extent 984 42%To a great extent 1 071 46%No response 12 1%


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e. School improvement plan activitiesDid not ask for input 255 11%To a small extent 724 31%To some extent 1 095 47%To a great extent 252 11%No response 12 1%

f. The school’s code of conductDid not ask for input 271 12%To a small extent 468 20%To some extent 1 083 46%To a great extent 501 21%No response 15 1%


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19. How successful was your school in having parents, guardians and families participate in the following this year?a. Mathematics activities for families (e.g., family mathematics nights)

Not offered 1 131 48%We struggled with this 303 13%Somewhat successful 381 16%Successful 279 12%Very successful 238 10%No response 6 <1%

b. Mathematics workshops for parents and guardiansNot offered 1 391 59%We struggled with this 328 14%Somewhat successful 296 13%Successful 186 8%Very successful 129 6%No response 8 <1%

c. Literacy activities for families (e.g., family literacy nights)Not offered 1 244 53%We struggled with this 268 11%Somewhat successful 482 21%Successful 241 10%Very successful 95 4%No response 8 <1%

d. Literacy workshops for parents and guardiansNot offered 1 493 64%We struggled with this 275 12%Somewhat successful 347 15%Successful 158 7%Very successful 45 2%No response 20 1%


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e. Information sessions about ways to support their child (e.g., academically, socially)

Not offered 669 29%We struggled with this 249 11%Somewhat successful 780 33%Successful 467 20%Very successful 159 7%No response 14 1%

f. Information sessions about the administration of EQAO assessments

Not offered 1 560 67%We struggled with this 215 9%Somewhat successful 328 14%Successful 173 7%Very successful 52 2%No response 10 <1%

g. Information sessions about EQAO resultsNot offered 1 686 72%We struggled with this 187 8%Somewhat successful 286 12%Successful 137 6%Very successful 25 1%No response 17 1%


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20. To what extent did the parents and guardians of the students at your school do the following this year?a. Participated in discussions about EQAO results and how they relate to the school improvement plan

Not at all 1 092 47%To a small extent 824 35%To some extent 386 17%To a great extent 25 1%No response 11 <1%

b. Participated in school activities for parents, guardians and families


c. Showed support for teachers’ effortsNot at all 63 3%To a small extent 308 13%To some extent 1 181 51%To a great extent 770 33%No response 16 1%

d. Volunteered in classroom activitiesNot at all 62 3%To a small extent 572 24%To some extent 1 115 48%To a great extent 581 25%No response 8 <1%


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e. Worked collaboratively with teachers to ensure that students met learning goals

Not at all 112 5%To a small extent 656 28%To some extent 1 227 52%To a great extent 336 14%No response 7 <1%


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