How are students faring in mathematics as they progress through school in Ontario? Which groups of students are gaining ground, and which students are falling behind? Are trends the same as in the past? Presenters will share findings from a project in which EQAO linked the 2021–2022 and 2024–2025 assessment outcomes in mathematics of students who participated in the primary (Grade 3), junior (Grade 6) and Grade 9 assessments. We explore instructional implications across grades and for key student groups, and offer insights to inform future teaching and learning.

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At EQAO, Maggie works primarily on projects that focus on identifying instructional insights for use by Ontario educators. She completed her doctoral studies at OISE with Dr. Eunice Jang, specializing in educational measurement. Maggie now has around 20 years’ experience across the Northern Hemisphere in program evaluation and research initiatives that have mainly aimed to improve language, literacy and mathematics learning outcomes for a range of learners. Maggie uses a range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies in her work. Her interests lie in technology in education, creativity, outdoor education, educational program evaluation, language and literacy learning, and mathematics learning.

Elli Weisdorf is an elementary educator and OISE Doctor of Education student with over 25 years of professional experience and a deep commitment to equitable, research-informed mathematics instruction. As a seconded Education Officer for School Support & Outreach at EQAO, she works with school and board teams to interpret assessment data and inform improvement planning. A former Elementary Mathematics Facilitator and current AQ Instructor with the York Region District School Board, Elli is also an author and advocate dedicated to removing barriers to student success through inclusive, anti-oppressive math practices.